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Mass Notification System Modernization After Security Breach
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A cybersecurity breach compromised the city's primary mass notification system, leaving alerting channels fragmented and unreliable. The absence of a unified solution creates measurable emergency preparedness gaps and potential compliance exposure, with no confirmed EOP version or review date on record.
The opportunity
The FY2027 IT budget and a direct federal public safety grant allocation create a near-term funding window to address this critical gap. Acting now reduces operational and compliance risk while restoring reliable, unified alerting for residents and first responders ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →CAD System Replacement for Public Safety Dispatch
Public Safety · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city's aging Computer-Aided Dispatch system has reached end of viable life, creating operational risk for emergency response continuity. A formal RFP is scheduled for October 2026, with $4.6 million proposed in the FY2027 IT budget to fund the replacement.
The opportunity
With dedicated funding proposed and a firm October 2026 RFP milestone, this project is positioned for near-term procurement action. Engaging now supports bid readiness, aligns with the formal purchasing threshold process, and ensures uninterrupted dispatch operations for residents and first responders.
FY2027 IT Budget ($4.6M)
Discuss this project →Fire Operations Software Replacement Before Contract Expiration
Fire & EMS Operations · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The Fire Department's current operations software contract expires in September 2026, creating a hard deadline for procurement and implementation of a replacement. Failure to act promptly risks operational continuity disruption for fire personnel and the communities they serve.
The opportunity
The September 2026 deadline demands action now to allow adequate evaluation, procurement, and transition time. Cooperative purchasing agreements are available to streamline procurement, reduce bid overhead, and align with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
TLGPC/BuyBoard
Discuss this project →Outdoor Warning Siren System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's outdoor warning siren infrastructure has been identified as a strategic priority requiring modernization to close critical emergency alerting gaps. Aging hardware and fragmented notification channels increase public safety risk, particularly as mass notification systems face ongoing reliability and security challenges.
The opportunity
This initiative carries active planning status with funding identified, aligning with the current budget cycle and broader emergency preparedness investment. Advancing modernization now strengthens community-wide alerting capability, reduces operational risk, and supports eligible public safety grant funding pathways.
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Strengthen Cybersecurity Posture and Credential Management
Cybersecurity & Compliance · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
A recent breach of the city's mass-notification system exposed systemic cybersecurity vulnerabilities, including gaps in identity and access management and endpoint security. Texas cybersecurity training mandates and a missed 2026 certification deadline heighten compliance risk across city operations.
The opportunity
A direct BJA FY 2026 grant allocation for public safety technology, combined with the city's $4.6M proposed IT budget, creates a funded pathway to close active compliance gaps. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses regulatory deadlines and reduces operational exposure for residents and staff.
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city's public-facing web portals and digital documents must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by April 2027, and current tooling indicates remediation gaps remain. Failure to comply elevates legal exposure and limits equitable public access to essential government services.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline makes this a non-discretionary, near-term initiative with a defined compliance timeline. The city's $4.6M IT improvement budget and cooperative purchasing memberships provide viable funding and procurement pathways to act within the current fiscal cycle.
TLGPC/BuyBoard
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