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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department has no publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, no documented review cycles, and lacks NIMS-compliant emergency management practices. Non-compliance puts preparedness fund eligibility at direct risk and leaves residents and staff without a coordinated response framework.
The opportunity
Multiple federal grant programs with strong award potential and no cost-share requirements provide clear, near-term funding paths for this initiative. Acting within the current grant window closes a critical compliance gap and restores eligibility for ongoing preparedness funding.
DOJ COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city and county currently operate separate mass notification systems, creating redundancy, inconsistent public alerting, and elevated operational risk during emergencies. This fragmented setup, combined with documented emergency preparedness gaps and NIMS compliance mandates, poses direct risk to coordinated emergency response.
The opportunity
Active federal grant programs — including FEMA Hazard Mitigation funding — support mass notification and emergency preparedness initiatives, and cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place to streamline procurement. Consolidating now aligns with the current budget cycle, reduces compliance exposure, and strengthens unified public alerting across jurisdictions.
DOJ COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA/WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The City of Hart's public website does not meet WCAG 2.1 standards, creating direct legal exposure and barriers to equitable access for residents with disabilities. A full website redesign for ADA compliance has been formally identified as a high-urgency strategic initiative, elevating both legal and operational risk.
The opportunity
Funding is already allocated for FY2026–2027, and the active budget cycle creates a near-term procurement window to act before the fiscal year closes. Addressing WCAG compliance now reduces legal liability, ensures equitable public access, and fulfills a formally prioritized mandate.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT & Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The department currently lacks an enterprise cybersecurity stack, leaving critical systems and public data exposed to evolving cyber threats. This gap is a recognized strategic risk, and the absence of an incumbent solution means modernization can proceed without displacement barriers.
The opportunity
This initiative is budget-approved for FY2026–2027, and applicable federal grant programs provide additional funding pathways with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current fiscal window positions the department to close security gaps, meet compliance expectations, and protect public infrastructure.
DOJ COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Modernization and Telematics Risk Mitigation
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Aging fleet assets and limited telematics or in-vehicle video coverage create unaddressed risk exposure in municipal transportation operations. The city's settlement policy underscores the financial and liability stakes of incidents, making fleet monitoring and modernization an operational priority.
The opportunity
Fleet modernization is a budget-approved strategic initiative for FY2026–2027, with cooperative purchasing available to streamline procurement and potential federal grant eligibility to offset costs. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the city to reduce incident liability, improve operational visibility, and protect public funds.
DOJ COPS TEP
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