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Mass Notification System Replacement and Emergency Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's incumbent mass notification platform has an unresolved contract and end-of-life status, while critical gaps persist: no public Emergency Operations Plan, interdepartmental communication silos, and reactive alerting practices. A planned transition to a 311-based app with emergency push notification capability is budgeted for FY2026-27, with NIMS compliance and a newly created Emergency Manager role adding urgency.
The opportunity
A dedicated $20,000 budget allocation in the proposed FY2026-27 budget creates a clear, funded procurement path for this replacement within the current planning cycle. Acting now closes preparedness gaps, supports NIMS compliance, and positions the city to leverage cooperative purchasing and rural communications grant programs aligned to this initiative.
HGACBuy
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a public Emergency Operations Plan and faces critical gaps in interdepartmental coordination and proactive communication. Compliance mandates including NIMS adoption and the NFIRS-to-NERIS transition, alongside a newly budgeted Emergency Manager position, are driving the need for a formal, structured emergency management framework.
The opportunity
An active FY2026–27 budget cycle includes funded allocations for emergency notification and preparedness infrastructure, and grant programs aligned to communications equipment and public safety technology are available with moderate local match requirements. Establishing a formal EM framework now positions the department to meet compliance mandates, support regional all-hazards coordination, and reduce operational risk to residents and first responders.
RVFDAP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently lacks documented video monitoring and telematics across its multi-unit emergency vehicle fleet, creating gaps in driver accountability, incident documentation, and operational safety. Dash cameras, GPS/event telematics, and driver coaching have been explicitly identified as needed to address these risks.
The opportunity
A $25,000 allocation for vehicle and fleet monitoring is included in the proposed FY2026-27 budget, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement. Acting within this budget cycle ensures funded, timely deployment that strengthens emergency response accountability and fleet safety outcomes.
HGACBuy
Discuss this project →Civic Reporting & Transparency Portal Modernization
Digital Service Delivery · Civic Engagement
High Priority
About this project
The city has identified a 311-style public reporting platform and civic transparency dashboard as strategic priorities, but neither has confirmed dedicated funding. Without these tools, residents lack accessible service request channels and visibility into government operations, increasing public trust risk.
The opportunity
Both initiatives may be bundled with an already-allocated FY2026–27 digital modernization investment, offering a cost-efficient path to implementation. Acting within the current budget cycle positions the city to improve service equity, resident engagement, and operational accountability without requiring standalone appropriations.
Strengthen Credential Management and Cybersecurity Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The department faces an annual cybersecurity training mandate with no confirmed solutions in place for credential management or endpoint protection. With Microsoft 365 in active use, unaddressed gaps in password hygiene and endpoint security create measurable compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
An active budget cycle with $861,112 in annual IT and software spend signals capacity to address these gaps within the current fiscal year. Formalizing credential management and security training now reduces audit exposure and aligns with recurring compliance requirements.