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Mass Notification & Emergency Communication Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A 2024 water contamination incident revealed a critical public alerting failure — Wireless Emergency Alerts were not activated, drawing significant public criticism. With an existing mass-notification contract approaching renewal and an Emergency Preparedness Gap score of 3, the risk to resident safety and public trust remains elevated.
The opportunity
The contract renewal window and FY27 budget decision cycle in September 2026 create a near-term action point, with $261.8K allocated specifically for emergency management and public safety technology. Addressing this gap now strengthens alerting reliability, restores public confidence, and aligns with available funding capacity.
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Discuss this project →Continuity of Operations Plan Update
Emergency Management · Operational Resilience
High Priority
About this project
A recognized gap in operational resilience planning has prompted a funded, high-urgency initiative to update the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Public scrutiny following a 2024 water contamination incident—where emergency alerts were not deployed—has elevated the urgency of closing preparedness and communication gaps.
The opportunity
With the FY27 budget and CIP decision window approaching in September 2026, this funded initiative is positioned for near-term action. Advancing the COOP update now strengthens operational continuity, addresses public accountability concerns, and aligns with emergency preparedness priorities eligible for public safety funding allocations.
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Discuss this project →Cloud Disaster Recovery for Operational Continuity
IT Modernization · Business Continuity
High Priority
About this project
A funded, high-urgency initiative to implement cloud-based disaster recovery has been identified to address gaps in IT operational continuity and data resilience. Without a resilient recovery solution, critical public services face prolonged disruption risk during system failures or incidents.
The opportunity
This project is positioned for the FY27 budget cycle, supported by an 8.8% proposed budget increase and confirmed cooperative purchasing vehicles that streamline procurement. Acting now ensures continuity of operations aligns with the broader COOP update effort and available financial headroom.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Systems Enhancement & Credential Security
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A funded, high-urgency cybersecurity initiative identifies centralized credential and password management as an active compliance need, with a mandatory training deadline of August 2026. Without action, the agency faces elevated risk of unauthorized access, audit exposure, and operational disruption across public safety systems.
The opportunity
The BJA FY 2026 JAG Program provides a direct funding pathway for cybersecurity and IT improvements, and the FY27 budget reflects strong public safety IT capacity. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns procurement with both the compliance deadline and available grant funding.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
A funded, high-urgency initiative to update aging computers and servers has been identified, with current endpoint and unified device management tooling flagged as underperforming. Gaps in infrastructure management elevate operational risk and limit the city's ability to maintain secure, reliable services for staff and residents.
The opportunity
A major technology contract expiring in September 2026 opens a strategic refresh window aligned with the FY27 budget and CIP decision cycle. JAG grant funding is applicable to IT improvements, reducing the net cost of investment and supporting timely action ahead of fiscal deadlines.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Web & Digital Content Accessibility Compliance
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Existing CMS and digital platforms require modernization to meet the federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard, with a compliance deadline of April 2027. Gaps in accessible web and PDF content expose the organization to legal risk and limit equitable public access to government services.
The opportunity
The FY27 budget decision window in September 2026 is the critical planning milestone to fund this initiative ahead of the April 2027 federal deadline. Acting now allows for phased implementation, reduces compliance risk, and ensures all residents can access public-facing digital services equitably.
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