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Modernize Emergency Operations and Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Significant emergency preparedness gaps—exposed by a 2016 wildfire—include failed IPAWS activation, communication breakdowns, and inadequate EOC equipment. An overdue Emergency Operations Plan compounds compliance risk as regional flood threats and active EOC drills underscore the urgency to act.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–27 budget cycle prioritizes public safety and equipment, creating a near-term funding catalyst aligned with EOC modernization and mass notification improvements. Addressing these gaps now reduces operational and compliance risk while strengthening coordinated response for residents and first responders.
ADA & Web Accessibility Compliance Remediation
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The city faces a firm April 2027 WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline, with an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan already in place but remediation still underway. Existing digital portals contain accessibility gaps that expose the city to legal liability and limit equitable resident access to public services.
The opportunity
The defined April 2027 deadline creates a near-term procurement window requiring action now to allow adequate remediation time. A city mobile app initiative broadens scope, and the FY 2026–27 budget cycle presents a timely opportunity to fund accessible digital infrastructure that serves all residents equitably.
Fleet Camera Coverage Gap Remediation
Public Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
Public-safety fleet operations have a documented gap in event-activated camera coverage, leaving incidents without reliable always-on or triggered recording. This unaddressed risk exposes the agency to operational liability and limits accountability in the field.
The opportunity
The FY 2026-27 budget's emphasis on public safety and equipment signals an active procurement window aligned with this need. Closing the camera coverage gap now supports officer accountability, strengthens evidentiary documentation, and aligns with the current budget cycle's priorities.
IT Leadership Transition: Endpoint & Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
An open IT Director position signals a leadership transition that creates near-term technology review and adoption decisions. Existing endpoint and cybersecurity tooling may have coverage gaps, elevating operational risk during a period of reduced IT oversight and strategic direction.
The opportunity
Leadership transitions are a proven catalyst for technology modernization, and the current window—ahead of FY 2026–27 budget decisions—offers a timely opportunity to align endpoint management and cybersecurity investments with incoming priorities before the new director's preferences are established.
Modernize Mobile & Digital Resident Communications
Digital Government Services · Emergency Communications
High Priority
About this project
Gatlinburg's mobile app initiative aims to strengthen digital content delivery and resident communications, with direct ties to public safety and emergency notification. An April 2027 WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline and an overdue Emergency Operations Plan elevate both accessibility and operational risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–27 budget cycle, with its emphasis on public safety and infrastructure, creates a timely window to advance this initiative alongside compliance and emergency communications goals. Acting now allows the city to consolidate planning efforts, meet accessibility mandates, and strengthen resident-facing services before the compliance deadline.