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Web Accessibility & ADA-Compliant CMS Migration
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Hutchinson County faces firm ADA compliance deadlines for its public-facing website and PDF documents, with mandates due September 2026 and April 2028. The current website provider contract is expiring, and failure to act risks legal exposure, public access inequity, and service delivery gaps for residents.
The opportunity
A hard CMS go-live deadline of October 1, 2026, combined with approved departmental budgets for both the new platform and PDF remediation tools, creates a near-term procurement window aligned with the county's active fiscal planning cycle. Acting now ensures compliance, reduces legal risk, and delivers equitable digital access to all residents.
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Discuss this project →Emergency Management & EOC Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county faces documented emergency preparedness gaps—including EOC resource concerns, outdated fire shelters, and recent wildfire exposure—that elevate operational and life-safety risk. An incumbent alerting system requires evaluation for integration or replacement to ensure reliable, coordinated emergency response.
The opportunity
Departmental emergency management budgets have increased, and active federal grant pathways—including SHSP and HMGP, with a recent HMGP award confirming eligibility—provide strong funding leverage. Advancing EOC modernization now aligns with current grant cycles, reduces operational risk, and strengthens community resilience before the next disaster event.
Cybersecurity Training & IT Infrastructure Compliance
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county faces regulatory pressure around data residency for Office 365 email migration, mandatory cybersecurity training requirements, and gaps in credential security and endpoint management. Without near-term action, the county risks compliance failures and increased exposure across its active, multi-platform IT environment.
The opportunity
SLCGP grant funding is available to support cybersecurity initiatives, and budget adjustments for Office 365 and email archiving have already been approved, reducing procurement barriers. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the county to close compliance gaps, strengthen endpoint security, and maximize available public funding.
Fleet Safety Modernization and Vehicle Replacement
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's aging fleet — including fuel trucks and squad cars — presents growing safety and financial risk, compounded by upcoming auto insurance renewals. An existing telematics deployment in the Sheriff's department offers a foundation for county-wide expansion, but coverage gaps remain.
The opportunity
The SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) grant provides an eligible funding pathway for fleet safety initiatives, aligning with the current insurance renewal cycle and fiscal planning window. Acting now reduces liability exposure and supports safer operations for county staff and the public.