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Emergency Notification System Renewal and Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department's emergency notification system contract expires September 30, 2026, requiring an immediate renewal or replacement decision. Past incidents exposing public communication gaps, combined with Texas mandates for EOP and NIMS compliance, elevate both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
FY 2026–2027 budget authorizes up to $2.5M for public-safety equipment, and EMPG and HSGP grants provide additional eligible funding pathways. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures continuity of public alerting, supports compliance, and leverages cooperative purchasing for streamlined procurement.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The department operates a sizable emergency apparatus fleet under high call volume, yet telematics coverage for fire apparatus has not been confirmed, leaving a critical gap in collision liability documentation and claims evidence. Unresolved risks around equipment damage and incident recordkeeping expose the agency to financial and operational liability.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget authorizes up to $2.5M for vehicles and equipment, and an active Vehicle Replacement Program creates a funded, time-aligned path to modernize fleet safety infrastructure. Acting within this budget cycle reduces liability exposure, strengthens incident documentation, and supports the department's public safety mission.
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Web Accessibility · Digital Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The department manages a fragmented digital ecosystem with separate platforms handling web content and agenda management, creating inconsistent public-facing communications. WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance is mandated by 2028, and failure to consolidate and remediate now poses growing legal, reputational, and equity risk.
The opportunity
The 2028 compliance deadline creates a defined planning horizon, and website modernization is already an active strategic initiative with budget alignment in the current fiscal cycle. Consolidating platforms now reduces long-term costs, improves public access, and positions the department to meet federal accessibility mandates ahead of enforcement.
Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Hardening
Cybersecurity · IT Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The department relies on a managed IT provider for core technology infrastructure, with prior cybersecurity investment tied to CJIS compliance. No current urgent mandates are identified, but credential security and endpoint management gaps present ongoing operational risk to public safety systems.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs including EMPG and HSGP offer eligible funding pathways for cybersecurity-adjacent initiatives, aligning with the current fiscal planning cycle. Addressing infrastructure hardening now reduces long-term risk exposure and positions the department ahead of evolving compliance requirements.