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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan and an independent mass-notification system, relying instead on a shared regional platform that limits local control and resilience. This fragmented approach creates significant gaps in district-specific emergency response, leaving residents and staff exposed during critical incidents.
The opportunity
A proposed Homeland Security Grant for 2027 provides a near-term, funded decision window to address communications and preparedness gaps before the next budget cycle closes. Acting now enables the county to establish independent emergency notification capability, reduce operational risk, and align with federal grant eligibility requirements.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Upgrade
Public Safety · Emergency Communications
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's department is executing a $1.2M technology upgrade—including consoles, tower equipment, generator, and radio communications—funded in part by $1M in State Revenue. This active, in-flight initiative addresses critical gaps in public safety infrastructure and communications reliability for county residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Funding is allocated and the project is underway, creating a defined near-term procurement window. Purchases exceeding $50,000 require a formal bid process, making early requirements planning essential. A proposed Homeland Security Grant Program award for the upcoming fiscal year further supports radio communications expansion, and aligning procurement now ensures continuity of public safety operations.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Website ADA Compliance & Digital Accessibility
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Marion County has identified a gap in website ADA compliance, creating legal exposure and barriers to public access for residents with disabilities. The FY 2026/2027 budget includes a dedicated $15,000 allocation to address this gap, signaling an active and funded initiative with a defined timeline.
The opportunity
With funding already allocated and the FY 2026/2027 cycle underway, this project falls below formal bid thresholds, enabling a streamlined procurement path. Acting now reduces legal risk, improves equitable access to county services, and ensures compliance before the fiscal window closes.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Liability Risk Reduction
Fleet Management · Risk Mitigation
High Priority
About this project
Marion County faces a 54.76% increase in self-insurance expenditures for FY 2027, signaling rising liability exposure with no fleet-specific safety technology or internal review process in place. This visibility gap limits the county's ability to defend claims, manage risk, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of public assets.
The opportunity
Rising self-insurance costs create a defined financial urgency heading into the next budget cycle, and an existing interlocal operational relationship provides a natural entry point for fleet oversight adoption. Addressing this gap now can reduce liability exposure, improve asset accountability, and support long-term cost containment for county operations.
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