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Automated Flood Warning & Low-Water Crossing Monitoring
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The city currently depends on manual monitoring of low-water crossings, leaving a critical public safety gap during flood events. A FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant of $927,110 has been awarded to automate these systems, with implementation obligations tied to the city's 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The opportunity
Funding is fully secured and reflected in the FY 2026–2027 budget, making this a near-term, high-certainty procurement with defined implementation obligations. Acting now ensures compliance with hazard mitigation commitments and delivers measurable protection for residents at low-water crossings.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Discuss this project →Emergency Communications Consolidation & Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city operates a fragmented emergency communications ecosystem across multiple platforms, creating gaps in resident alert coverage worsened by voluntary-only registration. This fragmentation reduces mass notification reliability and reach during time-critical emergencies, elevating public safety risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget includes approved increases for emergency communications, and an active FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant provides a funded pathway for consolidation. Acting now aligns with the HLRECC Strategic Growth Concept Plan and a leadership transition that supports new initiative adoption.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Plan Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city has an adopted 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan requiring active implementation, yet significant preparedness gaps remain—including an undocumented Emergency Operations Plan and manual low-water crossing monitoring—leaving residents and staff exposed to preventable risk.
The opportunity
An awarded FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant and an approved FY 2026–2027 budget create immediate funding pathways for implementation. Leadership transition and near-term obligations make this a time-sensitive window to formalize preparedness programs and reduce operational and compliance risk.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Discuss this project →Credential Security & Compliance Modernization
Cybersecurity · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city faces an active Texas cybersecurity compliance obligation requiring immediate action on password and credential security. The current credential management platform is inadequate, and fraud prevention policy gaps compound the operational and regulatory risk to city systems and public data.
The opportunity
Compliance urgency and an approved FY 2026–2027 IT budget create a clear, near-term window to remediate credential security gaps and reduce audit exposure. Incoming leadership transitions further accelerate the need to establish a defensible, policy-aligned security posture before the next fiscal cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Body-Worn Camera Contract Replacement Planning
Public Safety · Law Enforcement Technology
High Priority
About this project
The city's body-worn camera contract is expiring within 18 months, requiring active procurement planning to avoid a lapse in officer accountability and evidentiary recording continuity. A concurrent leadership transition in the Police Department adds urgency to establishing clear requirements and a replacement timeline.
The opportunity
A submitted JAG grant for law enforcement equipment may offset procurement costs, and the upcoming FY budget cycle supports near-term funding alignment. Acting now ensures uninterrupted public safety recording capability and positions the department to evaluate solutions under new leadership.
JAG Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Management
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city currently lacks fleet telematics capabilities, leaving vehicle operations and maintenance costs unmanaged. Police vehicle liability insurance has risen 12.5% and maintenance spending is significantly over budget, creating measurable financial and operational risk.
The opportunity
A submitted ICAM Pilot Program grant signals near-term funding availability, and rising maintenance overruns provide a strong cost-justification case. Acting within the current grant cycle and upcoming FY planning window positions the city to reduce liability exposure and improve fleet accountability.
ICAM Pilot Program
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