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Emergency Operations Plan Update and Recertification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department's Emergency Operations Plan has not been substantively updated since 1992, with no documented exercises or audits on record. State mandates require formal review and recertification, and the absence of validated procedures represents a critical compliance and operational safety risk to the community.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 budget includes a 16% Fire Department increase with one-time technology upgrade funds, and a budget vote in September 2026 creates a near-term funding window. Addressing recertification now satisfies state mandates, reduces liability exposure, and positions the department for improved emergency response outcomes.
Fire Fleet Telematics & Emergency Vehicle Safety
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The fire fleet currently operates without dash cameras or telematics, creating accountability gaps and unmonitored liability exposure in high-risk emergency vehicle operations. With citywide auto liability costs ongoing and no visibility into vehicle behavior, the absence of monitoring tools elevates operational and financial risk for the department and the public it serves.
The opportunity
The FY2026-2027 budget includes a 16% Fire Department increase with one-time funds explicitly designated for apparatus and technology upgrades, creating a direct and time-sensitive funding pathway. The September 2026 budget vote is the critical near-term milestone, and vehicle replacement grants may further support fleet modernization efforts this cycle.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city's website platforms and PDF-based workflows have documented gaps against the federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standard. An existing monitoring tool signals awareness, but current coverage may be insufficient to meet the April 2027 compliance deadline and ensure equitable digital access for all residents.
The opportunity
The April 2027 WCAG 2.1 Level AA deadline is a hard federal mandate, and citywide digital-service improvement initiatives are actively seeking procurement ahead of the FY2026–2027 budget cycle. Acting now allows the city to align funding, avoid compliance risk, and deliver accessible services to every resident.
Citywide Cybersecurity Modernization and Endpoint Protection
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city is actively pursuing cybersecurity modernization encompassing cloud migration, network monitoring, and endpoint management, backed by a $7.8M annual IT and software budget. Gaps in unified endpoint visibility and credential security present operational risk to city systems and the residents who depend on them.
The opportunity
Citywide IT budget allocations are active, with a September 2026 budget vote set to finalize funding for public-safety and IT systems — creating a near-term window to advance endpoint and credential security initiatives. JAG program funding may be available for public-safety-justified cybersecurity investments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles can streamline procurement.