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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City's Emergency Operations Plan has not been substantively updated since 2016, alert system exercises are undocumented, and leadership continuity in emergency management remains unclear amid active Fire Chief vacancies. Recent severe weather incidents—including home explosions and flash floods—underscore the operational and public safety risk of delayed action.
The opportunity
An approved capital-financing program of up to $15 million for an emergency command center, combined with the FY2027 budget adoption in September 2026, creates a well-funded, near-term window to act. Grants such as HSGP and EMPG offer additional eligible funding pathways, and consolidating fragmented alert and dispatch systems now reduces long-term cost and continuity risk.
Mass Notification System Integration & Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City operates separate mass notification and 911 Emergency Communications Center systems, creating a fragmented alert ecosystem with coordination gaps. No documented alert system exercises exist, and recent severe weather events elevate the operational and public safety risk of an unvalidated, siloed notification infrastructure.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget adoption in September 2026 is the critical funding milestone, with emergency notification already proposed in the Crime Control District budget. Grants such as HSGP and EMPG may offset costs, and cooperative procurement is available to accelerate the process and protect public funds.
Cybersecurity Compliance & Password Management Remediation
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The City faces a critical, overdue mandate for annual certified cybersecurity training and local-government compliance certification, with a hard deadline of August 31, 2026, and no documented evidence of completion. The absence of any deployed password management solution compounds the risk, leaving staff credentials and municipal systems exposed.
The opportunity
The August 2026 compliance deadline creates immediate urgency, and grant funding — including JAG-aligned opportunities — is available to offset implementation costs. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures certification is met on time and positions the City ahead of FY2027 budget finalization.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city faces a documented WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance mandate with a 2028 deadline, requiring accessible public-facing digital services for all residents. A concurrent City Clerk Archives Digitization initiative signals broader digital modernization interest, making this an opportune moment to address accessibility gaps holistically.
The opportunity
Early action enables phased implementation and structured budget planning ahead of the 2028 mandate, reducing last-minute compliance risk. The digitization initiative provides a natural entry point to align accessibility improvements with the upcoming FY budget cycle and available state or federal funding pathways.
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Discuss this project →Fire & EMS Fleet Safety and Telematics Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
Fire and EMS vehicles currently operate without dash cameras or telematics, creating unmonitored risk during high-stakes responses. Citywide vehicle and liability insurance costs have surged 37.9% and workers' compensation 33.3%, signaling escalating financial exposure from gaps in fleet oversight and driver safety documentation.
The opportunity
An approved $15 million capital-financing program covering Fire Department vehicles and equipment provides a direct funding pathway for fleet safety investment. Acting now supports FY budget alignment, reduces insurance liability, and strengthens the safety and training infrastructure the department is actively prioritizing.
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Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization & Endpoint Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The City's current annual IT and software spend reflects a significant infrastructure gap, with $12.7M in FY2026 capital improvement funding now allocated across IT replacement, new technology, and cybersecurity initiatives. An overdue cybersecurity compliance certification and absence of foundational endpoint controls elevate operational and regulatory risk heading into the next budget cycle.
The opportunity
FY2026 CIP funding is actively allocated and the FY2027 budget adoption in September 2026 creates a defined window to advance modernization priorities. Grant programs aligned with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure offer additional funding pathways, and leadership transitions signal openness to accelerated technology decisions.