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Emergency Mass Notification & Alert System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The June 2026 flooding disaster exposed critical gaps in the city's mass notification capabilities, with documented public criticism of delayed alerts and a mandatory evacuation order revealing real-time communication failures. The current alert system is insufficient, and consolidating to a more reliable regional solution is now a high-priority operational and public accountability imperative.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects active public safety investment, and cooperative purchasing agreements enable fast, compliant procurement aligned with ongoing emergency management mandates. Acting now addresses documented preparedness gaps, reduces liability exposure, and positions the city to meet regional coordination requirements before the next disaster event.
Texas SmartBuy / Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Endpoint & Credential Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city currently lacks documented endpoint management and credential/password management platforms, creating measurable exposure across municipal systems. A funded IT & Cybersecurity Modernization initiative and recently procured IT management services signal institutional readiness, but critical security gaps remain unaddressed.
The opportunity
A $124K cybersecurity grant has been awarded and is available for near-term deployment, with JAG funding providing additional runway for IT and criminal justice technology improvements. Acting within the current fiscal cycle maximizes grant utilization and reduces the window of operational and compliance risk.
Cybersecurity grant ($124k)
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The city faces a non-negotiable mandate to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility across all public-facing web portals and documents by 2028. Current platform integrations do not fully close document accessibility gaps, leaving residents at risk of unequal access to public services and the city exposed to compliance liability.
The opportunity
An active, funded website accessibility initiative reduces procurement friction and supports near-term project launch, with cooperative purchasing agreements available to streamline acquisition. Beginning remediation and testing now ensures adequate lead time before the 2028 deadline and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Texas SmartBuy / Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Program
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent City Water Works vehicle accident resulting in an employee injury has exposed the absence of fleet-wide safety monitoring, including dash cameras and telematics. No documented fleet safety infrastructure is currently in place, creating measurable liability and operational risk for the city.
The opportunity
A $3.6M awarded transportation grant offers a conditional funding pathway for fleet safety technology, and a newly hired Fleet & Transit Supervisor signals organizational readiness to act. Cooperative purchasing agreements can accelerate procurement within the current fiscal cycle, reducing time-to-deployment and ongoing risk exposure.
Transportation grant ($3.6M)
Discuss this project →Strengthen IT Resilience and Disaster Recovery Readiness
IT Modernization · Disaster Recovery
High Priority
About this project
A recent flood event exposed critical gaps in disaster recovery and business continuity, prompting emergency plan activation and public criticism over delayed alerts. Foundational IT infrastructure gaps remain unaddressed, elevating operational risk to city services and residents during future disruptions.
The opportunity
A newly established IT management services contract and an FY 2026–2027 budget increase signal strong organizational readiness and financial capacity to act now. Dedicated cybersecurity grant funding and cooperative purchasing agreements provide accessible, cost-effective procurement pathways aligned with the current fiscal cycle.
Texas SmartBuy / Texas DIR
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