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Fleet Telematics Expansion & Accountability Gap Closure
Fleet Management · Public Works Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Knox County operates an existing fleet telematics program with documented gaps in GPS coverage, vehicle use logging, and dash-camera evidence, creating accountability and liability exposure. With an $83M capital improvement plan and an active FY 2027–2028 roadway paving and maintenance program, unresolved monitoring gaps elevate operational and audit risk across a growing fleet.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–27 budget includes a $1.5M increase in Engineering and Public Works appropriations, and cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place to streamline procurement. Closing coverage gaps now aligns with active infrastructure investment cycles and positions the county to meet accountability standards before roadway program activity peaks.
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Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Knox County's Emergency Operations Plan is approximately five years old, exceeding standard review benchmarks, and a five-year hazard mitigation plan update is a documented compliance requirement. Recurring flood and severe weather exposure, combined with a fragmented mass notification posture, elevate operational and public safety risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
FY 2026-27 Emergency Management appropriations have increased, and BRIC grant funding represents a direct pathway for this initiative with active budget approval already signaled. Addressing the EOP and hazard mitigation update now aligns with the five-year compliance cycle, reduces liability, and strengthens community resilience ahead of the next severe weather season.
Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates a fragmented mass notification environment across multiple platforms with no unified management plan, creating critical gaps in reach and reliability during severe weather and emergency events. This fragmentation elevates operational risk and conflicts with hazard mitigation plan requirements tied to the county's five-year review cycle.
The opportunity
Mass-notification modernization is an active, budget-approved initiative aligned with the current emergency management funding cycle, including BRIC grant eligibility for resilience-focused projects. Consolidating now reduces incident response risk, supports EOP compliance, and positions the county to act within the current fiscal planning window.
Cybersecurity Policy & Password Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county has a documented gap with no password-specific access control deployed, and IT security and acceptable-use policy modernization is an active strategic initiative with executive-level attention. Without updated controls, the county faces elevated risk of unauthorized access, audit findings, and non-compliance with evolving cybersecurity mandates.
The opportunity
A June 2026 Commission agenda deadline creates a near-term action window, and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) offers a direct funding pathway. With IT appropriations up $362K in FY 2026-27, budget capacity and political will are aligned to close this gap now.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Knox County is mandated to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards across public-facing digital properties, with compliance urgency rated moderate to high. Unresolved gaps create legal exposure and limit equitable access to county services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–27 budget cycle presents a timely funding pathway to address accessibility gaps before compliance risk escalates. Acting now reduces legal liability, improves service equity, and positions the county ahead of a formal procurement process.