The Management Information Department is responsible for assisting most departments in the city with the highest level of computer technologies available at the lowest possible costs.

In October, 1999, we began a new era with HTE's city-wide software which has benefited us greatly. We have reduced paper flow significantly with the near paperless purchasing system.

The HTE software package runs on our new AS/400e Model i520 IBM Express System. Our new system is now a state of the Art System that can automatically shutdown at the first sign of electrical outage without fear of any type of data loss. AS soon as the fear has passed, the system restarts itself and reinitializes to a working condition so that no one need fear losing any work time. We have also doubled our storage capability at 105GB while maintaining our Raid System to guard against any untimely disk losses.

Additionally, we are in the process of installing our new VoIP Telephone System across the City with modern capabilities that most companies are already using such as Voice Messaging, Call Forwarding, Caller ID, and a few other functions that will work toward maintaining an efficient workflow of information between City Hall and our Citizens.
 

Charley G. Kidder, Jr. is starting his tenth year with the city in January 2006 and is directly responsible for advising all city departments as to their Personal Computer, Network, Messaging, and AS/400 needs, maintaining the most cost-efficient computer technologies, arranging training for the HTE new and updated modules, and directing the department for the city's best technological future.  The Management Information Systems Department is also now responsible for the new VoIP Telephone System that should be fully deployed citywide by January 15, 2006.

E-Mail Address:  ckidder@myharlingen.us

 Office Phone #: (956) 216-5034

Education:
1985     BSBA-Accounting, University of Houston-Victoria

Other Training/Education:  
1990 - AS/400 CLP, DDS, RPG @ El Centro College in Dallas.

Historical Information:
9 years        City of Harlingen, MIS Director
3 ½ years    Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc., Data Processing Supervisor
8 years        Texwood Industries, Inc., Accounting Supervisor/Programmer/Operator
3 ½ years    J.A. McFaddin Estate, Accounting

Organizations/Offices Held:
Organization                        Type                   Offices Held                         Term
Lions Club                             Service         President of Harlingen Lions      2005-2006
First Presbyterian Church     Religious        Elder-Evangelism Committee      2005-2006 
Horizon Youth Services       Non-Profit       Board of Directors-Treasurer        2005-2006 

Sergio Mujica, System Analyst

Mr. Sergio Mujica has been with the city for 15 years and is primarily responsible for our Network Systems. The City's LAN/WAN includes Municipal Court LAN, City Hall LAN, Lon C. Hill LAN, Warehouse LAN, TBGC LAN, Auditorium LAN, and Public Services LAN.

Email Address: smujica@myharlingen.us

Mrs. Yolanda Hernandez has been with the city for 24 years.  She is responsible for  maintaining the City of Harlingen website, producing brochures for various departments, and publishing the monthly City of Harlingen Newsletter.

Email Address: yhernandez@ci.harlingen.tx.us

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David Castro, PC Computer Specialist

Mr. David Castro has been with the city for almost five years.  He is very talented and very few PC problems stump him.  He is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving problems with PC's, printers, and most electronic devices as necessary.  He also assists Mr. Mujica when called upon.

Email Address: davidcastro@myharlingen.us