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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Benton County faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including an undocumented Emergency Operations Plan and a flagged mass notification system, compounded by recent disaster declarations. An active EOP mandate and FEMA Public Assistance eligibility underscore the compliance and operational urgency of closing these gaps.
The opportunity
FY 2026–27 budget planning is underway, and FEMA eligibility provides a viable funding pathway to address documented preparedness deficiencies. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and positions the county to leverage available federal assistance before the planning cycle closes.
FEMA Public Assistance
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Benton County faces a firm federal mandate to achieve WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all public-facing digital properties by April 2027/2028, with no solution or remediation roadmap currently in place. Active audit remediation pressure compounds the legal and public access risk, leaving residents with disabilities without equitable access to county services.
The opportunity
The April 2027/2028 deadline creates an immediate planning horizon — procurement and implementation must begin soon to allow adequate testing and remediation cycles. Recent increases in fiscal capacity, including a site-development grant and mineral severance tax revenues, provide budget flexibility to fund this compliance initiative within the current FY planning cycle.
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Discuss this project →Reduce Fleet Liability Through Telematics Adoption
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
Benton County Sheriff's Department has sustained recurring fleet damage and significant insurance losses with no telematics infrastructure in place to monitor driver behavior or vehicle incidents. Resistance to dash cameras and the absence of visibility tools leave the county exposed to ongoing liability and rising operational costs.
The opportunity
Public safety fleet capital expenditures are already reflected in the county's budget, and cooperative purchasing agreements can streamline procurement and accelerate deployment. Acting within the current FY planning cycle converts an existing cost center into a measurable risk-reduction investment for taxpayers.
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