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MHIS presents modest 1% FY27 increase, highlights cybersecurity, Buckley High upgrades and free public Wi‑Fi grant
Summary
MetroHartford Innovation Services (MHIS) told the council its FY27 budget request is $6,013,394 (a 1% increase) and emphasized investments in cybersecurity, data‑center modernization, school and city network upgrades and a state‑funded public Wi‑Fi expansion into Upper Albany and Clay Arsenal.
MetroHartford Innovation Services (MHIS) presented its FY27 recommended budget on April 22, proposing $6,013,394 compared with a $5,956,521 adopted budget for FY26 — a difference of $56,873 (about 1%). Chief Innovation Officer Charice Snipes said the increase largely covers vendor maintenance and licensing costs while enabling continued modernization of critical systems and cybersecurity protections.
MHIS framed its work as the technology backbone for both Hartford City operations and Hartford Public Schools. "Our mission is to provide reliable IT services," Snipes said, adding that modernization of legacy systems, proactive cybersecurity and improved data governance are the department's top priorities. She reported MHIS currently has 41 positions, with 20 city staff and 21…
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