STORY:
Two-thirds of Seattle Agencies Are Compliant

30-percent of mission critical systems still need Y2K computer bug fixes

(Everything2000) - The City of Seattle reports that 70 percent of its critical computer systems and applications are ready for the Year 2000 date change.

With six months remaining until the end of this century, the report is an important review of the work that's been done and the tasks that remain to be completed in order to minimize the potential impact of Year 2000 on the City's crucial public service operations, such as water supply, power generation, police and fire protection and transportation.

"The City of Seattle is well underway with work to avoid Y2K problems with its critical systems, and I am confident that we'll be ready for Y2K," says Mayor Paul Schell in a press statement. "While we've made significant progress on Y2K, we recognize that there's still more work to be done. Our explicit goal is that the City will be able to operate next year just as it does today."

As of July 1, 59 of 86 critical computer systems and applications that are vital to the City's most essential services have been fixed, replaced, converted or upgraded. The remaining 27 are currently undergoing all necessary Y2K modifications. A majority of this work will be completed in July and August.

Mayor Schell announced plans for a Citizen Awareness Campaign on Y2K beginning this fall, which will include a number of community forums, brochures explaining the City's Y2K efforts as well as tips for preparing for Y2K, information at City libraries and neighborhood service centers, and a special website dedicated to Y2K.

Source: Business Wire

DATE: 07/15/99

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