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Emergency Operations Plan Update & Flood Readiness Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
KPUB's Emergency Operations Plan is 5.8 years old and overdue for its required five-year update, with a formal deadline of November 2025 and an annual electric-service EOP filing due March 2027. Catastrophic flooding in July 2026 exposed critical gaps in communications and situational awareness, compounding compliance and operational risk for the utility and the communities it serves.
The opportunity
A $14.7 million awarded grant—including $1.5 million designated for KPUB—provides a funded, near-term procurement path for emergency communications and flood-warning infrastructure. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses overdue compliance mandates, reduces disaster-response risk, and positions KPUB to meet both the 2025 EOP deadline and the 2027 annual filing requirement.
Texas Middle Mile Grant
Discuss this project →Regional Flood-Warning Communications Network Build-Out
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Catastrophic flooding in July 2026 exposed critical gaps in regional warning and emergency response communications, with an Emergency Operations Plan overdue for its five-year formal update. KPUB's grant-funded middle-mile fiber initiative addresses these infrastructure deficiencies, but procurement must advance quickly to meet compliance and operational timelines.
The opportunity
A $14.7M Texas Middle Mile grant is secured and an active RFP closes September 2026, creating an immediate, funded procurement window. Acting now reduces life-safety risk, satisfies overdue EOP compliance mandates, and ensures grant dollars are deployed within authorized timelines.
Texas Middle Mile Grant
Discuss this project →ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance Remediation
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
KPUB's public-facing digital portals do not currently meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable service access under ADA Title II. With a firm compliance deadline of April 2027, inaction elevates both litigation risk and reputational harm to the organization.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline makes this a near-term, non-discretionary initiative that aligns with current FY planning cycles and capital budget availability. Addressing remediation now reduces legal liability, ensures equitable public access to utility services, and supports responsible stewardship of ratepayer trust.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Safety Management
Fleet Safety · Utility Operations
High Priority
About this project
KPUB has sustained over $284,000 in documented fleet-involved accident damages while lacking telematics capabilities to monitor driver behavior or vehicle performance. Field crews regularly perform roadside utility and heavy equipment work, creating elevated risk to both employees and the public.
The opportunity
FY2027 budget includes a $270,000 vehicle replacement allocation, making this an active fleet modernization cycle with clear funding in place. Layering telematics and safety management into this initiative reduces liability exposure and supports responsible stewardship of public utility assets, with cooperative purchasing available to streamline procurement.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →SCADA Server Replacement & IT Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Operational Technology Security
High Priority
About this project
KPUB has a funded SCADA server replacement underway alongside a broader transition to subscription-based infrastructure, with documented SSO/MFA gaps signaling unmet cybersecurity needs. These changes introduce operational and security risk to critical utility systems if not managed with a structured modernization approach.
The opportunity
A dedicated $40,000 FY2027 budget allocation confirms this initiative is planned and funded, making the current fiscal cycle the right window to act. Modernizing SCADA and IT infrastructure now reduces operational risk, supports identity security compliance, and positions KPUB for sustainable, scalable service delivery.
Sourcewell
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