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EOP Modernization & Mass Notification Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A confirmed countywide IPAWS notification failure and an approaching EOP review deadline expose the department to significant operational and compliance risk. Mandated EOP updates and NIMS compliance, combined with reliance on county-level planning, underscore the need for a more localized, integrated emergency notification and preparedness capability.
The opportunity
The RVFDAP grant, anticipated in October 2026, offers a near-term funding pathway specifically for emergency communications equipment, and the budget-approved Smith County 2026 hazard-mitigation initiative signals strong institutional readiness. Acting ahead of the September 2026 budget hearing positions this project for timely funding alignment and reduces compounding compliance and public-safety risk.
RVFDAP
Discuss this project →IT & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The department has launched an IT and cybersecurity modernization initiative encompassing a computer refresh and email systems upgrade, with legacy remote monitoring tools identified for replacement. The FY25/26 budget reflects a 21% increase in IT and software spend, signaling urgency to modernize before aging infrastructure creates operational or security risk.
The opportunity
Budget approval and a 21% IT spending increase create a near-term window to act before the September 2026 budget hearing and tax-rate adoption. Modernizing endpoint management and cybersecurity now reduces operational risk, aligns with the current fiscal cycle, and leverages established cooperative procurement pathways eligible for this type of investment.
DIR-TSO-2656
Discuss this project →Privileged Access & Credential Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Existing password and privileged access management tools present credential security and access governance gaps that elevate risk of unauthorized system access. Modernizing these controls is a defined priority within the department's broader cybersecurity initiative, with legacy tooling identified as a displacement target.
The opportunity
Cybersecurity enhancements are budget-approved within FY25/26, including a 21% increase in IT spending, with a September 2026 budget hearing serving as a key milestone. A cooperative contract procurement path is already in place, reducing administrative burden and accelerating time to implementation.
DIR-TSO-2656
Discuss this project →CAD/AVL Emergency Fleet Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department is advancing an active CAD/AVL fleet modernization initiative, with an existing real-time apparatus tracking system in place. A 2021 apparatus collision and the subsequent deployment of traffic-blocker vehicles underscore a documented roadway safety risk, while the absence of dash cameras or event video systems leaves a critical gap in incident prevention and liability documentation.
The opportunity
Fleet capital projects are budget-approved and aligned with the upcoming September 2026 budget hearing and tax-rate adoption, creating an immediate procurement window. This project is eligible for cooperative contract vehicles and aligns with the current fiscal cycle, enabling the department to close safety and accountability gaps with available funding.
DIR-TSO-2656
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department's public-facing website does not meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, creating legal exposure and excluding residents with disabilities from essential digital services. Unaddressed accessibility gaps carry increasing litigation risk and conflict with federal civil rights obligations under the ADA and Section 508.
The opportunity
Proactively remediating digital accessibility aligns with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle and positions the department ahead of potential enforcement actions or complaints. Eligible remediation efforts may qualify for state or federal funding, reducing the local cost burden while improving equitable public access.