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Emergency Management & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Hays County has documented critical gaps in emergency preparedness, including vague and misdirected wildfire alerts, an unverified Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), and staffing capacity concerns. Annual CEMP updates are a compliance mandate, and the current mass notification platform presents an unresolved integration or replacement risk.
The opportunity
An allocated FY2026 budget of $132K for Office of Emergency Services upgrades provides near-term spend authority, and the FY2027 budget adoption deadline of September 15, 2026 creates an immediate decision window. Acting now addresses overdue compliance requirements and strengthens public safety outcomes for county residents.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county faces a hard WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, requiring remediation or replacement of its current public-facing web environment. Without timely action, the county risks regulatory non-compliance and unequal access to digital services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
A confirmed FY2026 budget allocation of $159K for a website rebuild provides an immediate and defined funding path. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures the project is scoped, procured, and implemented ahead of the April 2027 regulatory deadline, reducing compliance risk and improving equitable public access.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Posture and IT Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county operates under an active cybersecurity compliance mandate with recognized gaps in security posture and IT management tooling. A newly appointed IT Director has identified strengthening cybersecurity and advancing technology modernization as immediate priorities, signaling urgency to address structural vulnerabilities.
The opportunity
A direct FY2026 JAG Program allocation provides an eligible funding path for cybersecurity and IT management improvements, complemented by a $1.2M IT infrastructure budget. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns investment with leadership priorities and reduces compliance and operational risk ahead of FY2027 budget planning.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Fleet-Wide Telematics & Driver Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's fleet lacks comprehensive driver behavior monitoring and telematics-based coaching, contributing to recurring vehicle damage costs and deductible expenditures. An open Equipment and Fleet Manager position underscores active operational focus, while the absence of fleet-wide visibility creates ongoing safety and fiscal stewardship risk.
The opportunity
Existing fleet technology investment signals budget readiness, and cooperative purchasing vehicles can streamline procurement within the current fiscal cycle. Expanding telematics capabilities now reduces preventable damage costs, supports staff accountability, and strengthens the county's stewardship of public assets.
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Discuss this project →Modernizing CAD/RMS and Public Safety Operations
Public Safety Technology · Records Management
High Priority
About this project
Hays County Sheriff's Office is mid-implementation on a CAD/RMS system alongside a proposed long-term public safety AI agreement, signaling a broad, multi-year operational transformation. Gaps in emergency notification reliability and unverified emergency plan currency elevate compliance and public safety risk during this transition.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget adoption deadline of September 15, 2026 creates an immediate planning window, and the county's $5.3M+ annual IT and software spend reflects strong capacity to advance complementary public safety initiatives. Federal grant funding is available to support eligible technology components, aligning with current procurement and fiscal cycles.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
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