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Emergency Operations Plan Update and Unified Coordination
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Hillsboro's Emergency Operations Plan is undocumented and unreviewed, with a mandated update deadline of November 2027. Coverage gaps in mass notification, a fragmented EOC structure, and recent resource-exhausting incidents including wildfires and a biosecurity threat compound operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The 2027 compliance deadline, an active FY 2026–2027 budget cycle, and available federal preparedness funding create a time-sensitive window to unify emergency coordination and close critical coverage gaps. Leadership transitions currently underway may accelerate re-evaluation of existing systems and support for a more integrated approach.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The current mass notification system has documented coverage gaps that require residents to self-register, limiting reliable reach during emergencies such as wildfires and biosecurity threats. With an EOP compliance deadline of November 2027, unresolved notification gaps elevate both operational and regulatory risk for the community.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget cycle, with a public hearing scheduled for September 1, 2026, provides a near-term funding window to address these gaps. Acting now supports EOP compliance, strengthens community-wide emergency reach, and positions the project for alignment with available state and federal preparedness funding.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Password Management Compliance
Cybersecurity · Municipal IT Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Hillsboro currently operates without a password management platform, leaving credential and access controls across municipal systems—including police workflows—dependent on an outsourced IT model with limited oversight. A Texas cybersecurity training compliance deadline of August 31, 2026 is approaching, elevating both regulatory and operational risk.
The opportunity
The August 2026 compliance deadline creates immediate urgency, and federal grant funding—including the BJA JAG Program—explicitly supports law enforcement information systems and technology improvements. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns procurement with available funding and reduces exposure before the mandate takes effect.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Centralize IT Infrastructure and Endpoint Management
IT Modernization · Endpoint Security
High Priority
About this project
The city currently relies on an outsourced consultant for computer maintenance, leaving no centralized endpoint visibility or management capability. This gap creates operational risk and undermines stated strategic priorities around technology infrastructure modernization and digital transformation, both of which remain unfunded.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget cycle and growing general fund capacity create a timely window to act, and the BJA JAG Program explicitly supports information systems and technology improvements for law enforcement. Transitioning to an in-house model can consolidate costs and advance compliance and efficiency goals within the current planning cycle.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Hillsboro faces a federally mandated WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2028, requiring remediation of public-facing digital services to ensure equitable access for all residents. Existing document workflows and an active website modernization initiative signal known gaps that carry growing legal and operational risk if left unaddressed.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget cycle presents an optimal window to fund remediation before costs escalate, with active capital planning and cooperative purchasing agreements already in place to streamline procurement. Acting now aligns with the city's stated digital modernization priorities and positions Hillsboro to meet compliance ahead of the federal deadline.
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Police Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
A recent head-on collision involving a police vehicle has exposed an active officer and public safety risk, with no telematics or dash camera systems currently in place across the municipal fleet. Fleet and equipment lifecycle modernization is an adopted strategic priority, making this a compliance-aligned, operationally urgent gap to address.
The opportunity
A federal law enforcement equipment grant of over $2 million—for which the city has been invited to apply—provides a directly aligned, high-priority funding path. Acting within the current budget cycle and grant window enables procurement through existing cooperative purchasing agreements, reducing time-to-deployment and protecting officer safety now.
Federal law enforcement equipment grant
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