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Two Counties Allocate $16.2M for New Tech and IT Projects

Among the top projects for one of the counties is a $7.94 million human resources information system replacement.

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Listed in Brazos and Bexar counties’ capital improvement plans is significant funding for new tech and IT projects.

Brazos County, home to 242,014 residents, has allocated the following funds in its FY 2023 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan:

  • $2,338,890 for a digital evidence management system and patrol video refresh.
  • $326,210 to replace mobile data terminal units.
  • $243,420 for a storage area network refresh project.
  • $189,760 for a server refresh project.
  • $76,870 for a remote data center uninterruptible power supply replacement.
  • $40,970 to replace four Internet small computer system interface (ISCSI) switches.
  • $18,460 for an uninterruptible power supply refurbishment for the county’s IT data center.

Meanwhile, Bexar County, the state’s fourth-largest with approximately 2 million residents, has listed the following IT projects in its FY 2023 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.

  • $7,940,000 to replace its current human resources information system.
  • $2,236,722 for multiple data center infrastructure enhancements, including a CyberSense acquisition, CyberVault expansion, data domain expansion and HyperFlex expansion.
  • $1,652,000 to implement a comprehensive, fully integrated enterprise asset management software platform for the county’s facilities management department.
  • $900,000 to replace all in-car computers outside of warranty for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
  • $156,245 to replace existing Guardian radio frequency identification (RFID) devices to track inmates.
  • $34,615 to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Judson Service Center to ensure compliance with the county’s fire marshal office.
  • $27,916 for updated surveillance cameras at the Judson Service Center to prevent theft and property damage.
Combined, both counties have allocated $16,182,078.
Katya Maruri is an Orlando-based e.Republic staff writer. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in global strategic communications from Florida International University.