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Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Technology Services Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20260812-007) to accept and appropriate $287,544 in grant funds from the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office for the Network Threat Management program for critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Funding: $287,544 is available from Office of the Governor Public Safety Office. A City funding match of $71,886 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services.
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Lead Department
Austin Government Relations.
Client Department
Austin Technology Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $287,544 is available from Office of the Governor Public Safety Office. A City funding match of $71,886 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. A fiscal note is attached.
Prior Council Action:
August 12, 2026 – Council approved Ordinance No. 20260812-007 adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.
July 23, 2026 – Council approved Resolution No. 20260723-062 to submit application for and accept funding for the Network Threat Management project.
For More Information:
EErika Dzangare, Austin Government Relations Grant Deputy Officer, 512-973-6008.
Additional Backup Information:
Purpose and Background
The purpose of this grant is to continue strengthening the City's cybersecurity infrastructure through the implementation of Network Detection and Response (NDR) capabilities across critical City systems. This initiative began in 2024 and has been supported primarily through grant funding. NDR technology enhances network security by continuously monitoring network traffic, identifying potential threats through threat intelligence, and providing timely alerts to appropriate personnel when suspicious activity or potential cyberattacks are detected....
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