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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Hays County lacks a documented county-wide Emergency Operations Plan, has an unconfirmed mass notification system, and a staffing gap in emergency preparedness leadership. These gaps elevate operational and compliance risk, leaving residents and staff vulnerable during declared emergencies or large-scale incidents.
The opportunity
The county has applied for over $400,000 in emergency response grants, with FY 2026 HSGP and EMPG funding directly aligned to this initiative. An approved communications budget and upcoming leadership transition create a timely window to advance EOC modernization and close critical preparedness gaps.
FY 2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Assessment & Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's mass notification capabilities reflect a fragmented ecosystem with unknown operational status, creating measurable gaps in emergency communications readiness. Without a verified, consolidated alerting infrastructure, residents and staff face elevated risk during time-sensitive emergencies.
The opportunity
Active emergency response grant applications—including Homeland Security and Emergency Management Performance Grant programs—create a near-term funding pathway for this effort. Transitional leadership and an approved emergency communications budget signal strong institutional readiness to act within the current fiscal cycle.
FY 2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Website Rebuild & Web Accessibility Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Hays County faces an unresolved WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance gap across its public-facing digital services, creating legal exposure and barriers to resident access. A fragmented web services stack compounds the risk, limiting equitable access to county information and online resources.
The opportunity
A $159,185 budget has been formally approved for this rebuild, making it a funded, active initiative aligned with the incoming IT Director's priorities in July 2026. Acting within this fiscal window enables the county to close its compliance gap, reduce legal risk, and improve digital equity for all residents.
IT Infrastructure Modernization & Endpoint Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county is advancing a strategic IT and cybersecurity modernization initiative encompassing network infrastructure upgrades and a comprehensive cloud productivity ecosystem. A newly onboarded IT Director signals an active evaluation period, while gaps in endpoint visibility and credential management introduce operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program explicitly supports IT infrastructure investments, and the county's $2M annual IT spend reflects strong budget capacity. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns modernization efforts with leadership priorities and available grant funding.
FY 2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Credential Management & Compliance Modernization
Cybersecurity & IT Compliance · Credential & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The county faces a mandated August 2026 cybersecurity training deadline with significant consequences for non-compliance, alongside a strategic .gov domain migration requiring strengthened credential and access management controls. Without centralized password security, the county's systems, staff, and public data remain exposed to preventable risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program provides an eligible funding pathway for cybersecurity investments, and the August 2026 compliance deadline makes action within the current fiscal cycle essential. Addressing credential management now reduces audit exposure, supports the .gov migration, and protects county operations and residents.
FY 2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet & Equipment Operations Monitoring Expansion
Fleet Management · Operational Reliability
High Priority
About this project
The county is actively expanding fleet operations, including hiring a Fleet Operations Specialist and funding vehicle upfitting, while existing technology payments reflect an ongoing monitoring relationship. The primary operational driver is equipment reliability and continuity, with an opportunity to consolidate or scale current capabilities.
The opportunity
Approved fleet and equipment budgets signal organizational readiness to evaluate and expand monitoring capabilities in the current fiscal cycle. Addressing reliability gaps now supports uninterrupted service delivery and positions the county to maximize return on already-committed fleet investments.