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Modernize Emergency Communications & Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Austin faces documented alert reliability failures, severe communication breakdowns during winter weather events, persistent 911 issues, and a fragmented mass notification stack that puts residents at risk. A newly established Office of Joint Emergency Communications signals institutional urgency to consolidate and strengthen these critical systems.
The opportunity
Firm compliance deadlines—including an HMAP update due September 2026 and Winter Weather AAR corrective actions due January 2027—create near-term urgency, while an approved $75,000 emergency management software budget and additional Joint Emergency Communications funding are ready to deploy.
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Discuss this project →IT Centralization and Endpoint Security Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Governance
High Priority
About this project
Austin is consolidating IT operations under the ONE-ATS initiative, encompassing application rationalization and network threat management amid an active cybersecurity audit. A leadership transition in the CISO role has elevated urgency around IT governance, endpoint visibility, and security posture across city departments.
The opportunity
Secured grant funding for cybersecurity and homeland security, combined with approved budget increases for information security, creates a timely pathway to advance this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns investment with available funding, reduces audit exposure, and strengthens citywide operational resilience.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Safety Analytics Expansion
Fleet Safety · Public Works Technology
High Priority
About this project
Austin has a documented history of fleet-involved collisions and liability settlements, yet telematics coverage remains incomplete and dash cameras are not deployed fleet-wide. These gaps limit evidence capture and unified safety analytics, increasing operational and financial risk to the city.
The opportunity
Increased fleet mobility funding and open grant opportunities create a near-term window to close coverage gaps and unify safety infrastructure. Acting within the current budget cycle reduces liability exposure and supports ongoing fleet electrification and connected vehicle initiatives.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Austin has identified compliance gaps across public-facing digital portals that limit equitable resident access and expose the city to legal risk. Remediation must meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard ahead of the April 2027 federal deadline.
The opportunity
With a hard compliance deadline of April 26, 2027 and grant opportunities actively pursued to offset remediation costs, the current fiscal window is the optimal time to close accessibility gaps. Acting now reduces legal exposure and ensures all residents can equitably access city services online.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Audit Remediation and Credential Security
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Austin is navigating an active cybersecurity audit with an interim CISO following leadership turnover, leaving credential management and cyber liability insurance compliance as unresolved critical gaps. Existing password security measures are considered insufficient, elevating organizational risk during an already vulnerable transition period.
The opportunity
Secured grant funding earmarked for cybersecurity and information security—including operational technology—creates an immediate, funded pathway to act. The interim CISO appointment and live audit establish a clear mandate to advance credential security initiatives within the current fiscal window.
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