The department’s operating budget, detailed in the city’s FY 2026 adopted budget, reflects a 13.5 percent increase from the previous year. IT Solutions supports citywide operations through the management of infrastructure, systems and services, including project planning, application development, telecommunications and administrative support.
While the city’s adopted budget outlines operational funding, it does not separately identify capital technology investments. Instead, those appear in the FY 2026 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan, including:
- Technology Infrastructure: $4.9 million
- PC Refresh – General: $2.5 million
- PC Refresh – Other Funds: $1.8 million
- IT Radio Refresh – General Fund: $1 million
- IT Radio Refresh – Other Funds: $1.1 million
- Business Applications: $1 million
- ERP System Enhancements: $466,000
The combined funding reflects Fort Worth’s continued investment in modernizing internal systems and supporting service delivery through enterprise platforms, infrastructure and life cycle replacements. Vendors with capabilities in IT hardware, ERP modernization, public safety communications and enterprise software may find increased opportunity as these projects advance.
In addition to expanding IT investments, the FY 2026 budget also establishes a new Emergency Management and Communications Department. The department consolidates emergency preparedness and public safety communications functions and is supported by a $20.7 million operating budget and 181 authorized positions. According to the budget, the new department will oversee the modernization of the city's emergency communications center and 911 systems.
While the city's budget does include mentions of technology projects in other departments, it does not detail specific funds for said projects.
