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Emergency Operations Plan & Outdoor Warning System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a publicly verifiable Emergency Operations Plan and has no outdoor warning sirens, creating critical gaps in community notification and TDEM compliance. These deficiencies elevate public risk during severe weather and expose the jurisdiction to consequences of non-compliance during an active period of departmental reorganization.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 budget adoption window is imminent, with Fire Department funding increasing 13.73%, and EMPG/HSGP grant awards expected soon. Acting now aligns investment with new leadership priorities, available federal funding pathways, and urgent compliance and preparedness mandates.
EMPG/HSGP
Discuss this project →Emergency Communications Consolidation & Alert Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department relies on fragmented local alert channels and county-dependent dispatch systems, with no unified emergency notification platform. Siloed tools create critical gaps in reach and reliability for staff and residents during incidents, while compliance mandates for EOP review and state emergency notification standards remain unmet.
The opportunity
An upcoming dispatch agreement renewal, departmental reorganization, and FY2027 budget cycle — including a $24M+ capital improvement program and a 13.73% Fire Department funding increase — create a near-term window to act. EMPG and HSGP grant awards are expected soon, and the JAG Local Formula program closes in October, offering eligible funding paths with limited local match requirements.
EMPG/HSGP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital portals must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards under active compliance mandates, with identified legal and accessibility consequences for non-compliance. Residents relying on these portals for services face barriers if gaps remain unaddressed, elevating both equity and liability risk.
The opportunity
The active budget cycle presents a timely funding window to remediate accessibility gaps before legal exposure escalates. Addressing compliance now supports equitable public access, reduces institutional risk, and aligns with current fiscal-year planning priorities.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Risk Management Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent fleet-involved accident and sharp budget increases in liability/property insurance (73.4%) and workers' compensation (40.7%) signal escalating safety costs and operational risk. The addition of a new aerial ladder truck heightens the urgency for structured fleet oversight and driver behavior monitoring.
The opportunity
Rising insurance costs create a quantifiable business case for fleet safety investment, and cooperative purchasing agreements can accelerate procurement within the current fiscal cycle. Integration with existing GIS and fleet management systems supports a cost-effective, mission-aligned path forward.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT & Cybersecurity Modernization After Departmental Reorganization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Following a Fire/Police departmental split and new Fire leadership, the department faces gaps in mobile device management and endpoint security within a $1M+ annual IT spend environment. Cybersecurity compliance requirements are present, and a slightly declining IT budget increases the urgency of prioritizing high-impact modernization investments.
The opportunity
Active grant funding for public safety cybersecurity initiatives carries near-term deadlines, and the current budget cycle presents a timely window to align modernization priorities with available external funding. New leadership and reorganization create a natural inflection point to establish stronger credential and endpoint management practices.
FY 2026 JAG Local Formula
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