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Unified Mass Notification & Emergency Communications
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
DRUC currently has no unified mass notification system and relied on public media during a recent water crisis, resulting in public confusion and delayed response. With no documented Emergency Operations Plan on record and uncertain emergency preparedness funding, the gap in coordinated communications poses significant operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The recent high-visibility water crisis has created executive-level urgency and a clear procurement window with no incumbent system to displace. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions DRUC to close a critical communications gap, strengthen community resilience, and align with regional water-resource accountability obligations due by end of 2026.
Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works
High Priority
About this project
DRUC operates an aging fleet with rising maintenance costs, and an active procurement for a new facilities vehicle is already underway. A funded budget increase for maintenance vehicles, combined with active Transportation Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero commitments, signals an unmet need for fleet visibility and lifecycle management.
The opportunity
An open procurement window and approved budget increase create immediate conditions to act without a lengthy bid process. Aligning fleet telematics investment with Vision Zero and safety planning goals now supports compliance, reduces long-term maintenance costs, and strengthens stewardship of public assets.
IT Infrastructure & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
Multiple software and hardware support contracts across Coffee County departments are expiring June 30, 2024, creating an immediate procurement decision window. Without timely action, departments risk service gaps, unmanaged endpoints, and disruption to daily operations totaling over $80,000 in annual IT spend.
The opportunity
The hard contract expiration deadline creates a defined, time-sensitive window to consolidate and modernize IT support before coverage lapses. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the county to reduce operational risk, improve endpoint visibility, and align procurement with available budget authority.
Off-Site Backup Infrastructure for Library Data Resilience
IT Infrastructure · Data Resilience
High Priority
About this project
The Coffee County Library is facing rising operational costs—including AI-related cost increases—that are straining its current server and data storage model. Without a resilient off-site backup solution, the library risks data loss, service disruption, and reduced ability to serve the public reliably.
The opportunity
An increased technology grant budget is already allocated for this initiative, creating a clear funding pathway within the current planning cycle. Acting now allows the library to secure scalable, cost-effective infrastructure before costs rise further and grant windows close.
tech grant budget
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Water Resource Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
DRUC faces active water-resource accountability pressure, including a regional drought-management plan draft due December 31, 2026, and recurring annual water-audit and reporting obligations. Gaps in planning and modernization elevate operational and compliance risk for the communities and water systems the utility serves.
The opportunity
The December 31, 2026 plan deadline creates a defined, time-sensitive project window with confirmed executive sponsorship and budget commitment. Acting now ensures compliance, supports regional watershed resilience goals, and positions the organization to responsibly steward public water resources ahead of the fiscal deadline.
state appropriation for Duck River
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