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EOP Compliance & Emergency Communications Unification
Emergency Management · Public Utility Operations
High Priority
About this project
Garland Power & Light faces an overdue Emergency Operations Plan filing under Texas 16 TAC §25.53, which mandates annual updates. Emergency communications remain fragmented across systems, and no after-action review has been completed following a recent winter weather incident, elevating regulatory and operational risk.
The opportunity
Relevant grant opportunities with fall 2026 deadlines provide a clear funding path, and an active OMS procurement signals an open planning window. Addressing compliance and communications gaps now reduces regulatory exposure and strengthens outage response for the communities GP&L serves.
City of Garland cooperative agreements
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Endpoint Management Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A legacy endpoint management environment and growing NERC/CIP compliance obligations create measurable operational and regulatory risk. With $132,000 specifically appropriated in the adopted FY 2026-27 budget for cybersecurity software and monitoring, the organization has both the mandate and the funding to act.
The opportunity
Cybersecurity-aligned grant windows closing in fall 2026 complement the already-allocated budget, reducing reliance on discretionary funds. Acting within this fiscal cycle addresses compliance mandates, reduces exposure, and positions the organization ahead of audit and regulatory review cycles.
FY 2026-27 budget appropriation
Discuss this project →Utility Network Implementation & IT Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Utility Operations
High Priority
About this project
Garland Power & Light has closed an RFP for a Utility Network Implementation project with $200,000 appropriated in the FY 2026-27 budget, yet legacy endpoint management tooling presents a gap that limits the utility's ability to support the network buildout and ongoing hardware and software needs. Without modernized IT infrastructure management, operational continuity and cybersecurity posture—including NERC/CIP obligations—remain at risk.
The opportunity
Allocated budget, a recently closed RFP, and cooperative purchasing agreements create an active and streamlined procurement window in the current fiscal cycle. Acting now enables the utility to advance IT governance under new leadership, reduce compliance exposure, and deliver reliable service outcomes to the public.
FY 2026-27 budget appropriation
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Document Remediation Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Garland Power & Light faces mandatory ADA Title II web accessibility obligations, with a WCAG 2.1 compliance deadline creating near-term legal and regulatory exposure. Gaps in accessible document and PDF remediation compound the risk, leaving the utility vulnerable to enforcement action and limiting equitable public access to essential utility information.
The opportunity
The WCAG 2.1 deadline is non-discretionary, making this a time-sensitive compliance priority aligned with the current fiscal planning cycle. Addressing document remediation now reduces legal exposure, supports equitable service delivery, and may align with the utility's active web infrastructure investments and cooperative procurement agreements.
Fleet Telematics & Liability Risk Reduction
Fleet Operations · Liability Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
Garland Power & Light has absorbed $181,000 in liability claims across 26 incidents, with evidentiary gaps in claim validation linked to the absence of telematics and in-vehicle video. Without automated data capture, the utility remains exposed to unverifiable claims and continued financial risk.
The opportunity
The volume and cost of existing claims establish a clear ROI case for telematics adoption, with risk reduction and claims management savings offsetting implementation costs. Addressing this within the current fiscal cycle positions the utility to reduce ongoing liability exposure and strengthen operational accountability.
City of Garland cooperative agreements
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