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Joint Emergency Communications & Operations Plan Overhaul
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City faces critical, well-documented emergency preparedness gaps—including alert reliability failures, fragmented interagency coordination, and communication breakdowns—highlighted by after-action reviews and public scrutiny. Corrective actions are mandated by a January 29, 2027 compliance deadline, elevating operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
A dedicated $1.4M budget has been identified for emergency communications, with strong executive sponsorship behind the creation of a new Office of Joint Emergency Communications. Acting within the current planning cycle ensures compliance, strengthens community resilience, and positions the City to meet its hard regulatory deadline.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City has experienced severe fleet-involved accidents, including a fatality, and faces active civil liability claims with no comprehensive telematics or driver safety monitoring in place. A formal fleet and transportation modernization initiative—including an EV pilot and telematics deployment—is underway, making resolution both operationally urgent and strategically aligned.
The opportunity
Transportation safety funding has increased by $33M, providing a clear and substantial budget pathway for immediate action. Advancing telematics and driver monitoring now reduces civil liability exposure, supports the active modernization initiative, and aligns with existing GIS and public safety infrastructure for efficient deployment.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →APD Records System & Cybersecurity Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · Public Safety IT
High Priority
About this project
The Austin Police Department's Records Management System agreement expires September 30, 2026, creating an immediate operational continuity and cybersecurity risk. Active CJIS compliance mandates and password management requirements demand modernized endpoint and privileged access controls, with an Interim CISO currently positioned to drive adoption decisions.
The opportunity
Identified cybersecurity grants totaling $348K with an $87K local match—including SLCGP and JAG funding signals—are available to offset modernization costs ahead of the hard contract deadline. Acting within the current fiscal window aligns procurement with grant eligibility, reduces compliance exposure, and strengthens public safety data integrity.
Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The City's public-facing digital portals must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by April 26, 2027, with a broader strategic initiative underway to modernize the overall digital services experience. Gaps in accessibility compliance expose the City to legal risk and limit equitable access to services for all residents.
The opportunity
The firm April 2027 compliance deadline creates a clear and actionable planning window within the current fiscal cycle, and the City's active digital modernization initiative broadens the scope for lasting public impact. Addressing accessibility now reduces legal exposure, advances equity, and may align with state or federal funding eligibility.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →APD Records Management System Replacement
Public Safety IT · Records Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The Austin Police Department's Records Management System agreement expires September 30, 2026, creating an immediate risk to operational continuity, data integrity, and cybersecurity compliance. Failure to act ahead of this deadline could disrupt critical law enforcement data workflows and expose the city to CJIS-related compliance gaps.
The opportunity
The 2026 contract expiration creates a defined procurement window aligned with current fiscal planning cycles, and the city's substantial public safety IT budget supports a transition of this scope. Acting now allows time for a competitive, compliant procurement process and positions the department to modernize data management and integration capabilities before service disruption occurs.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Digital Accessibility & Public Portal Modernization
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The City has an active initiative to modernize its public-facing digital services and achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance, with a hard federal deadline of April 26, 2027. Gaps in accessible design expose the City to legal and compliance risk while limiting equitable resident access to essential services.
The opportunity
The April 2027 WCAG compliance deadline creates a defined planning window, and the broader digital modernization mandate supports platform consolidation within the current fiscal cycle. Minimal incumbent presence provides flexibility to adopt a solution aligned with long-term accessibility and resident experience goals.
Texas DIR
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