UC Ready tool is funded by UCOP and currently, there is no cost associated. However, it is suggested to only add only relevant users to keep the cost low for UCOP.
In short, yes. The decision to have off-site storage for R1 and R2 is upon the Unit after carefully assessing the risk and budget. The Unit head can work with UITRL to assess risk, and the Unit head will make the decision.
Collaboration and coordination should happen so that for such a system, a comprehensive DR plan is developed. bIT service team will assign a designated member for UITRL, and Unit head will assign UITRL coordinator within its unit.