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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The authority has no verifiable Emergency Operations Plan, no HSEEP-style exercises on record, and has experienced multiple recent incidents—including a freshwater intake emergency that triggered a local disaster declaration. Texas mandates and NIMS adoption requirements represent unmet compliance obligations, elevating operational and legal risk.
The opportunity
A recently awarded HUD ESSG grant creates a near-term, funded entry point to close critical preparedness gaps, with emergency management designated a top strategic priority. Acting within the current grant window reduces compliance exposure and strengthens resilience for residents and staff.
HUD ESSG
Discuss this project →Critical Infrastructure Resilience & Backup Power
Emergency Management · Infrastructure Resilience
High Priority
About this project
Recent disaster declarations and infrastructure incidents—including a freshwater intake failure and a major downtown fire—have exposed critical resilience gaps. The authority is actively procuring standby generators to restore operational continuity, with a $2M grant already earmarked for this initiative.
The opportunity
With $2M in confirmed grant funding secured and active procurement underway, the decision window is compressed. Acting now ensures continuity of essential public services, addresses documented preparedness gaps, and aligns expenditures with available state infrastructure funding before the cycle closes.
GLO Grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Compliance & Credential Security Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
HUD Notice PIH 2026-17 mandates a 36-hour cyber-incident reporting requirement, and HOTMA compliance is required by January 1, 2027. Identified gaps in password security, email protection, and firewall coverage create compounding operational and regulatory risk for the authority and the residents it serves.
The opportunity
The January 2027 HOTMA deadline creates a non-negotiable compliance window, and existing annual IT spend of $390,000 confirms active budget allocation to address these gaps. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the authority to remediate credential and perimeter security risks before audit exposure increases.
Web Accessibility & Digital Document Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance is mandated, yet no remediation plan or supporting technology is currently in place, leaving the authority exposed to legal liability and accessibility discrimination risk. Residents relying on digital services and documents have no verified path to equitable access.
The opportunity
Unaddressed accessibility mandates create compounding legal and reputational risk with each passing fiscal cycle, making near-term action a matter of both compliance and public trust. This initiative aligns with current IT budget activity and may be eligible for state or federal funding tied to digital equity and accessibility requirements.