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Emergency Operations Plan Rewrite and Platform Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The existing Emergency Operations Plan was rejected by the state and requires a full rewrite under Texas Government Code §418.106, while fragmented public-safety platforms create coordination gaps. Recent incidents—including a partial building collapse and a boil-water notice—underscore active deficiencies, and a planned $150K remediation project remains unfunded.
The opportunity
Budget hearings in September 2026 present an immediate decision window, with FY2026-27 capital allocations and federal preparedness grant programs such as EMPG providing viable funding pathways. Acting now aligns with compliance mandates, new Fire Department leadership, and the opportunity to consolidate fragmented systems into a unified, resilient emergency management posture.
Mass Notification System Modernization for Severe Weather Response
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The current mass notification system has been identified as too slow for severe-weather warnings, creating critical timing and redundancy gaps in public safety alerting. Recent emergency incidents, including a partial building collapse and a boil-water notice, underscore the operational risk of delayed or fragmented public communications.
The opportunity
Grant programs including EMPG and the Next Generation Warning System Grant explicitly fund communication equipment, offering accessible funding paths with limited local match. With the FY2026–27 budget being finalized and a $4.9M Public Safety Equipment Replacement Fund active, the current window is well-positioned for procurement action.
Cybersecurity Posture Remediation & IT Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A cybersecurity incident in October 2024 went without public notification until June 2025, creating significant accountability pressure and exposing gaps in the department's security posture. With a funded Smart City data governance and security framework underway, the need to harden existing IT infrastructure and prevent future exposure is both operationally and reputationally urgent.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 budget includes over $626K designated for technology replacement, and EMPG/HSGP grant programs explicitly cover IT and cybersecurity equipment—reducing reliance on local funds. Acting within the current budget and grant cycle positions the department to demonstrate public accountability and reduce breach risk before the next fiscal year.
Web Accessibility & Digital Content Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital portals and documents have identified WCAG 2.1 AA compliance gaps, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable resident access to government services. The current content management environment does not fully address document accessibility needs, leaving the municipality at ongoing compliance and litigation risk.
The opportunity
This initiative is active and funded within the Smart Cities Master Plan, making the current fiscal cycle the right moment to scope and stage remediation by risk severity. Advancing compliance now reduces legal exposure, broadens resident access, and aligns with FY planning and cooperative procurement pathways already in use.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Enhancement
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department operates an existing telematics solution under a Clean Fleet Policy, but a identified fire-apparatus evidence gap points to insufficient incident documentation and driver behavior monitoring for fire vehicles. Without enhanced capabilities, the department faces operational blind spots that limit accountability and post-incident analysis.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 capital fleet replacement program and a $1M budget line create a near-term procurement window, and a newly appointed Fire Chief presents a timely opportunity to reassess fleet technology strategy. Advancing this initiative now aligns with active capital funding cycles and supports stronger safety outcomes for crews and the public.
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Discuss this project →EOC Resilience & Fire Station Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The department has active strategic initiatives for EOC resilience and fire station facilities modernization, with a $5M capital transfer earmarked for fire station upgrades in the FY2026-27 budget. Simultaneously, the emergency operations plan requires a full rewrite under Texas Government Code §418.106, and current mass notification capabilities have documented gaps in severe-weather response timing.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 budget is active and being finalized, with committed capital and alignment to federal grant programs such as EMPG and HSGP that support emergency management infrastructure. Addressing EOC resilience and facility modernization together now maximizes funding efficiency, reduces compliance exposure, and strengthens continuity of public safety operations.