PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: April 8, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Texas Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (Grant No. 5326101, Federal/State Award ID No. EMW-2023-CY-00026, Assistance Listing No. 97.137) in the amount of $200,124.42 to implement the City’s Next Generation Firewall Project for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $200,124.42 in the HSGD State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $200,124.42 in the HSGD State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Fund; (4) a local cash match in the amount of $62,538.88; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with the HSGD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $262,663.30 - Financing: HSGD State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Fund ($200,124.42) and Data Services Fund ($62,538.88)
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BACKGROUND
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act <https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text>, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was signed into law on November 15, 2021. One component of the act is the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), which appropriated $1 billion over four years (2022-2025) to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of, state, local, or tribal governments. The grant requires a 30 percent match.
Texas began receiving and awarding SLCGP funds in FY2022, with funding provided annually by Federal Emergency Management Agency and administered at the State level by the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Grants Division. The City was awarded funding under the mitigation category which specifically helps local governments implement security tools and controls that reduce vulnerabilities, prevent incidents, and limit the impact of cyber threats on municipal operations.
The City’s Information and Technology Services Dept. will utilize these grant funds to support the implementation of Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) projects aimed to provide increased security protection against modern threats for information systems, assets, and data owned and operated by the City.
NGFWs provide stronger, smarter network protection by identifying real threats, improving visibility, and reducing risk in modern, cloud-connected environments.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Data Services Fund |
$ 62,538.88 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
HSGD State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Fund |
$200,124.42 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$262,663.30 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |