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Flood Monitoring & Early Warning System Expansion
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a self-built flood monitoring pilot while the county runs a separate alerting platform, creating a fragmented response ecosystem with critical coordination gaps. Incomplete emergency planning, unresolved grant requirements, and a jurisdiction-wide responder communications gap elevate risk to residents and infrastructure.
The opportunity
The flood monitoring pilot is a funded, top strategic priority, and the FY 2026–2027 budget workshop in July/August 2026 offers a near-term window to formalize and expand capabilities. Addressing ecosystem fragmentation now strengthens coordinated response, satisfies grant compliance requirements, and positions the district for continued hazard mitigation funding.
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Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2026
Emergency Management · Flood Mitigation
High Priority
About this project
De Witt County's Hazard Mitigation Action Plan requires a formal 2026 update, with documented gaps in flood mitigation actions and emergency planning creating measurable compliance and operational risk. Without an updated plan, the county risks losing eligibility for federal hazard mitigation funding and leaves critical infrastructure and residents underprotected.
The opportunity
The 2026 update deadline creates a firm, time-bound window to act before grant eligibility and compliance standing are jeopardized. Proposed county investments in alert systems and critical infrastructure communication align with the current budget cycle, making this an ideal moment to advance a funded, mission-critical initiative.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Countywide Mass Notification & Critical Infrastructure Communication
Emergency Management · Critical Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
A documented responder communications gap and a fragmented alerting ecosystem—where the district operates independently from the county's existing platform—leave critical infrastructure and residents underserved during emergencies. Proposed FY 2026–2027 budget investments of $600,000 signal urgency to close these gaps before they become a public safety liability.
The opportunity
The July/August 2026 budget workshop is the near-term decision window for funded investments in countywide alerting and critical infrastructure communications. Acting within this cycle enables consolidation of the split ecosystem, strengthens interoperability, and positions the jurisdiction to leverage available emergency management grant funding.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Compliance & Access Control Remediation
Cybersecurity Compliance · Access Control
High Priority
About this project
A documented mandate requires annual cybersecurity compliance and strengthened password and access controls by August 31, 2026. Failure to meet this deadline elevates operational and data security risk for the district and the public it serves.
The opportunity
The August 31, 2026 deadline creates immediate urgency, and the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program offers a conditional funding path for qualifying information systems. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces compliance exposure and leverages available grant resources.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Document Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active initiative to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by April 26, 2028, with document accessibility identified as an additional gap. Failure to comply creates legal exposure and limits equitable public access to digital services and information.
The opportunity
Beginning procurement and implementation planning now allows the district to avoid last-minute compliance risk and align spending with the upcoming FY 2026–2027 budget cycle. Proactive investment supports equitable access, reduces legal liability, and positions the district for available state or federal accessibility funding.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Monitoring
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has documented recurring equipment failures, a work-truck damage event, and field safety hazards with no existing telematics system in place. This gap increases liability exposure and operational risk for field crews managing road, bridge, and infrastructure assets.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget cycle includes active investment in road and bridge infrastructure software, creating a near-term funding window for fleet safety solutions. Addressing this now reduces incident liability, supports GIS integration goals, and may be procured through cooperative purchasing vehicles to streamline acquisition.
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