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Emergency Operations Plan & Hazard Mitigation Adoption
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City of Friona has no standalone Emergency Operations Plan and depends on a countywide notification system with known delivery gaps. A March 2025 disaster declaration and a hard September 14, 2026 deadline to adopt the Parmer County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan make this a non-deferrable compliance and public safety priority.
The opportunity
The September 14, 2026 adoption deadline, coinciding with the FY 2026–2027 budget hearing, creates an immediate window to act with dedicated emergency management funding already identified. A new City Manager onboarded in August 2026 brings receptiveness to new initiatives, and cooperative procurement vehicles are available to streamline acquisition.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Training & Credential Access Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
Texas-mandated cybersecurity training must be completed by August 31, 2026, creating a hard regulatory deadline for municipal staff. Identified gaps in credential and access management elevate operational risk for public safety systems, with a dedicated Police Technology Fund allocation signaling readiness to act.
The opportunity
Back-to-back deadlines — the August 31, 2026 training mandate and a September 14 budget hearing — compress the decision window. The BJA FY 2026 JAG Program (October 2026 deadline) offers an eligible external funding path, and remaining FY2026-2027 Police Technology Fund dollars are available now.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Police IT Modernization & Technology Fund Activation
Public Safety Technology · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city's FY2026–2027 budget includes a dedicated Police Technology Fund, though recent cuts reduced it to $15,000 against $49,160 in total annual IT and software spend, signaling constrained resources for critical public safety technology needs. Gaps in IT management and police technology infrastructure elevate operational risk for department continuity and service delivery.
The opportunity
The September 14, 2026 budget hearing is an immediate window to secure technology allocations, and the BJA FY 2026 JAG Program—with an October 2026 deadline—offers an eligible external funding path to supplement the internal Police Technology Fund. Acting now aligns investment decisions with both fiscal-year planning and available federal grant resources.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Modernization
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city has identified WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance gaps across public-facing digital portals, with a federal compliance deadline of April 26, 2028. Active citywide digital-service modernization and a new website initiative are underway, making remediation planning urgent to avoid costly rework and legal exposure.
The opportunity
Integrating accessibility improvements into in-progress digital modernization efforts is significantly more cost-effective than retroactive remediation after launch. Aligning this work with the current fiscal planning cycle and active website initiative creates a natural, low-disruption entry point for compliance and equitable public access.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Video & Telematics Coverage Expansion
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
Aging patrol vehicles, rising police insurance costs, and documented gaps in vehicle video and telematics coverage leave the department without full incident documentation or accountability. Most logged incidents involve vehicle collisions, making complete fleet monitoring a growing operational and liability risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget cycle and an active Police Technology Fund create a near-term funding pathway to address documented coverage gaps. Closing these gaps now strengthens officer accountability, supports incident documentation, and may help offset rising insurance costs over time.
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