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Stand Up Police Department Fleet & Safety Technology
Public Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The City of Ithaca is transitioning from a county sheriff contract to its own police department, creating immediate procurement gaps in fleet management, incident documentation, and liability reduction. Open leadership roles and high-profile incidents elevate operational and audit risk during this critical stand-up phase.
The opportunity
Recently approved city budget and capital improvement funding are active, and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) presents a near-term funding pathway aligned to fleet safety and law enforcement technology. Acting within the current grant window reduces liability exposure and supports a compliant, mission-ready department launch.
Emergency Operations Plan & NIMS Compliance Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a standalone Emergency Operations Plan and depends on county infrastructure for mass notification, with no formalized city-county coordination framework in place. NIMS implementation mandates and required EOP review cycles represent active compliance obligations, elevating both regulatory and operational preparedness risk.
The opportunity
Compliance deadlines tied to EOP review cycles and NIMS create a defined, near-term window for action. Dedicated emergency management grants—including HSGP and EMPG-aligned funding—offer viable budget pathways with limited local match requirements, supporting investment without straining general fund resources.
Establish City-Owned Mass Notification Capability
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city currently depends on county-level systems for emergency mass notification, creating a critical autonomy gap that limits direct, timely communication with residents and staff during incidents. This dependency, combined with identified emergency preparedness gaps and an overdue EOP review cycle, elevates both operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
Active grant programs—including the Homeland Security Grant Program and Emergency Management Performance Grant—support mass notification and preparedness investments, often with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current funding cycle allows the city to close a documented capability gap, meet NIMS compliance obligations, and establish independent emergency communication infrastructure.
Stabilize City IT Infrastructure for Operational Continuity
IT Modernization · Operational Continuity
High Priority
About this project
The city's IT environment has identified server instability that threatens continuity across municipal departments, including a newly forming police department. Unresolved infrastructure gaps elevate operational risk and can impede service delivery for critical public safety and administrative functions.
The opportunity
The city's recently approved budget and active capital improvement plan create a timely funding pathway for infrastructure remediation. Addressing foundational server issues now positions the city to support broader technology deployments across public safety and emergency management in the upcoming fiscal cycle.
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