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Technology Master Plan Development
IT Modernization · Infrastructure Planning
High Priority
About this project
The entity has a budget-approved initiative to develop a comprehensive Technology Master Plan to guide IT strategy and modernization, encompassing network upgrades, phone systems, and endpoint management. Multiple IT subscriptions are maturing in 2026, creating active decision windows that require coordinated planning to avoid service gaps and cost inefficiencies.
The opportunity
With FY2026 budget allocations already in place and maturing subscriptions creating near-term decision points, acting within the next 90 days ensures alignment with funded timelines and avoids reactive, uncoordinated procurement. Federal grant programs support IT management and cybersecurity initiatives, offering additional funding pathways to maximize public investment.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization and Credential Security
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The FY2026 budget allocates significant funding for cybersecurity improvements — including firewalls, penetration testing, XDR, and email security — while active Texas mandates require credential and password management controls with no current solution in place. The HHSC directive further reinforces endpoint management obligations, creating compounding compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
FY2026 funds are already allocated for these capabilities, and state compliance mandates create legal urgency for immediate action. Federal grant programs aligned with cybersecurity and IT management may further offset costs, making this an optimal window to close critical security gaps and reduce institutional risk.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Digital Document Management & Paperless Conversion
IT Modernization · Records Management
High Priority
About this project
The entity is actively converting paper-based records to digital format and implementing new document and contract management software as part of its FY2026 strategic plan. Continued reliance on manual, paper-driven processes creates operational inefficiencies, records accessibility gaps, and risks to service continuity for staff and residents.
The opportunity
This initiative is budget-approved with a defined FY2026 decision window, and web and digital services funding further supports implementation. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures alignment with strategic plan timelines, reduces operational risk, and advances equitable public access to government services and records.
Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The entity faces a federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility mandate with a hard deadline of April 26, 2028, and no current compliance measures in place. This gap creates legal exposure and risk of non-compliance, limiting equitable public access to digital services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
FY2026 budget allocations for web and digital services confirm funding is available now, and the 2028 deadline requires remediation to begin promptly to allow adequate implementation time. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal risk and ensures equitable, uninterrupted access to public-facing digital services.
Fleet Safety & Traffic Monitoring Modernization
Fleet Safety · Traffic Monitoring
High Priority
About this project
The city is actively planning dual-facing dash camera deployment for Solid Waste vehicles and a budget-approved traffic monitoring system, while existing fleet tracking infrastructure presents a consolidation opportunity. Liability exposure tied to employee transportation of program participants adds operational and risk-management urgency to this initiative.
The opportunity
Fleet safety investments are funded and under active consideration, with the PROTECT Competitive Grant Program identified as a potential funding pathway if telematics align with transportation resilience objectives. Acting within the current FY cycle positions the city to reduce liability, improve operational oversight, and strengthen public safety outcomes.
PROTECT Competitive Grant Program
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan and Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's Emergency Operations Plan is unverified, no confirmed mass-notification system is in place despite an active regional transition, and no HSEEP exercises are on record. These gaps create significant public safety and operational continuity risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
FY2026 budget line items for emergency management signal available funding, and the regional notification transition creates a timely window to close preparedness gaps. Acting now supports compliance, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with current grant eligibility for emergency preparedness initiatives.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
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