City Council Hearing: FY2027 BCIT/BDE; June 3, 2026

The City Council hearing held on June 3, 2026, by the CharmTV Citizens' Hub focused on the FY2027 budget presentation for the Baltimore City Office of Information Technology (BCIT). CIO TJ Moyet outlined key priorities including IT governance, AI policy development, and critical modernization projects such as the $11.7 million investment in a public safety computer-aided dispatch (CAD) replacement. The budget also supports cybersecurity enhancements, broadband and digital equity initiatives, and improvements to the CityWatch camera network. Council members discussed procurement progress on the CAD system RFP, vendor engagement for permitting system fixes with Accela, and efforts to improve cross-agency data integration. The municipal ID program's vendor software solicitation was noted as recently released. The meeting included commitments to hire dedicated staff for key projects and emphasized ongoing vendor collaboration and technology upgrades to enhance city services and public safety.