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IT seeks funding for CityBot AI, cites OpenGov expansion and cybersecurity grants
Summary
The information‑technology director outlined FY26 priorities including expansion of OpenGov permitting, an ArcGIS enterprise rollout, municipal fiber to the Quidicus Water Treatment Plant funded by a ~ $151,000 Community Compact municipal fiber grant, and a proposed CityBot AI web/chat tool (first year cost ~$46,000, then $32,000 annually).
The city’s information technology department told the budget committee on May 27 that its FY26 requests emphasize cybersecurity, software upgrades, GIS modernization and a proposed AI chat tool called CityBot. The IT presenter said the city expanded OpenGov use in FY25 and completed a new ArcGIS enterprise portal that will act as the authoritative GIS source across departments.
The department described several grant wins that underpinned capital work. The…
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