Orlando Allocates $26M for IT in FY 2024-25 Budget

The city of Orlando has allocated $25.9 million to its information technology department in its FY 2024-25 annual budget.

In total budget documents, the city has set aside $1.8 billion for the fiscal year beginning in October, a 3 percent increase from the previous fiscal year.

Other notable figures include a general fund budget of $708.6 million and $201.5 million for the capital improvement program, which covers stormwater, water reclamation, transportation and economic development projects.

According to budget documents, the IT department aims to implement “resilient, standardized, simplified and secure solutions that meet today’s business needs and are built with scalability and agility for meeting future needs.”

Specific funding allocations for the department include:

• $13.6 million for IT contracts 
• $3.2 million for systems support and development 
• $3 million for computer operations 
• $2.9 million for strategic support 
• $2 million for IT security and architecture 
• $1.2 million for the city’s chief information officer 

Also noted in city budget documents are the following goals and objectives:

SHORT-TERM GOALS

• Complete enterprise and department system upgrade 
• Update compliance, strategy and security projects 
• Complete phase two of the city’s pension system project 
• Implement a public safety systems upgrade 

MEDIUM-TERM GOALS

• Implement an API management solution 
• Replace its Internet and leased fiber solution provider 
• Replace its external public Wi-Fi solution 
• Enhance the city’s resilience and security posture 

LONG-TERM GOALS

• Complete a hardware and software life cycle replacement 
• Begin working on phase one of the city’s Fire Department Records Management System  
• Enhance the city’s resilience and security posture  
• Facilitate a Netcom upgrade life cycle replacement 

More information about the city’s FY 2024-25 budget can be found online.