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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization and Warning System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department's Emergency Operations Plan is approximately 10 years overdue, and public warning systems remain fragmented across separate city and county platforms, compounding preparedness and compliance gaps. FEMA NIMS adoption requirements tied to grant eligibility further elevate the urgency of closing these operational deficiencies.
The opportunity
A budget-approved mass-notification modernization initiative and an upcoming FY 2026–2027 budget hearing create a near-term decision window to address critical preparedness gaps. Acting now supports FEMA grant eligibility, consolidates fragmented warning infrastructure, and strengthens community safety outcomes ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
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Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation & Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city and county currently operate separate, fragmented mass notification platforms, reducing reach and reliability during public safety incidents. This fragmentation—compounded by an overdue Emergency Operations Plan and FEMA NIMS compliance requirements tied to grant eligibility—creates measurable operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
A funded, budget-approved initiative with executive sponsorship positions this project for near-term procurement action. Cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place, streamlining acquisition. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces compliance exposure and strengthens community-wide emergency response outcomes.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Compliance & IT Infrastructure Hardening
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The department operates under active Texas cybersecurity mandates requiring annual training and incident reporting, with no existing tooling identified to support compliance. A budget-approved infrastructure modernization initiative creates a timely opening to address these gaps before audit or incident exposure increases.
The opportunity
The BJA FY 2026 JAG Program grant deadline in October 2026, combined with a 9% departmental budget increase and 20% capital outlay growth, creates a near-term funding window. Aligning procurement with the September 2026 budget hearing supports compliance, reduces operational risk, and maximizes available public funding.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility Compliance for Public Digital Portals
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department has an identified gap in meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for public-facing digital portals, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable access to government services for residents. Unresolved, this compliance gap increases liability risk and undermines the department's commitment to inclusive service delivery.
The opportunity
With a 2028 compliance deadline and increased capital outlay spending already reflected in the current budget cycle, now is the right time to scope, fund, and phase this initiative before remediation costs escalate. Proactive planning aligns with upcoming budget hearings and positions the department to pursue eligible state or federal funding pathways.
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