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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Cass County lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented after-action reports for recent incidents, and operates a fragmented mass notification environment across two competing platforms. These gaps elevate operational risk, complicate coordinated response, and leave compliance and public accountability obligations unmet.
The opportunity
A confirmed public safety grant, alignment with HSGP and COPS TEP funding paths, and an active hazard mitigation planning cycle create a near-term window to close preparedness gaps. The recent onboarding of a new Emergency Management Coordinator signals institutional readiness to act within the current budget and planning cycle.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county has documented gaps against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, creating legal exposure under federal accessibility mandates and limiting equitable digital access for residents with disabilities. With a hard compliance deadline of April 24, 2027, this is an active strategic priority requiring near-term action.
The opportunity
The 2027 deadline establishes a defined procurement and implementation window, and the FY26 budget reflects a proactive stance toward maximizing grant opportunities and digital access investment. Acting within the current budget cycle reduces legal risk and advances equitable service delivery for all residents.
Cybersecurity and MFA Compliance Hardening
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county faces active mandates requiring cybersecurity remediation and multifactor authentication enforcement, with a critical IT infrastructure deadline of December 2026. Legacy monitoring tools and fragmented systems create consolidation gaps, elevating compliance and operational risk across county services.
The opportunity
Named grant programs and cooperative purchasing agreements provide accessible funding paths, while the active budget approval cycle creates a near-term procurement window. Acting now aligns remediation with compliance deadlines, reduces breach exposure, and positions the county to maximize available public funding.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization and Hardware Refresh
IT Modernization · Operational Continuity
High Priority
About this project
A critical hardware upgrade is required by December 2026, with a recent catastrophic switch failure exposing significant infrastructure fragility. Without a documented modernization program, the county faces elevated operational risk to service continuity and staff productivity.
The opportunity
The budget approval process is currently underway, creating a near-term procurement window aligned with the December 2026 deadline. The county's Enhanced Access Policy and cooperative purchasing agreements support cost-effective, compliant acquisition eligible for available grant funding.
CoPro+
Discuss this project →Strengthen Data Backup and IT Disaster Recovery
IT Modernization · Data Resilience
High Priority
About this project
A recent catastrophic switch failure exposed critical gaps in the county's data protection and IT resilience posture. Without a structured backup and disaster recovery program, operational continuity, public service delivery, and data integrity remain at significant risk heading into a mandated December 2026 infrastructure upgrade deadline.
The opportunity
The December 2026 IT upgrade deadline and the county's active FY26 grant-seeking strategy create a near-term window to bundle resilience investments with existing modernization efforts. Cooperative purchasing agreements and state/federal funding eligibility can reduce local match requirements while advancing long-term operational continuity.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →ERP Transition Infrastructure Readiness Planning
IT Modernization · Operational Continuity
High Priority
About this project
The county is preparing for a major ERP system transition planned for 2027, requiring near-term investment in infrastructure, integration readiness, and cross-departmental change management. A critical IT hardware upgrade deadline of December 2026 adds urgency, and a recent infrastructure failure underscores operational risk if pre-planning is delayed.
The opportunity
The active FY budget cycle and available cooperative purchasing agreements create a streamlined, near-term procurement window ahead of the 2027 transition. Acting now reduces implementation risk, supports continuity of county services, and aligns capital planning with existing funding and procurement vehicles.
CoPro+
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