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Emergency Operations Plan Update and Renewal
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's Emergency Operations Plan is five years old, exceeding the recommended 2–4 year update cycle, with a compliance deadline of July 27, 2026. Gaps in plan currency and mass notification reliability create direct grant eligibility risk and undermine coordinated emergency response for residents.
The opportunity
The July 2026 deadline makes this the most time-critical priority in the current planning cycle, and a $3.7M Public Safety budget increase signals available funding. Acting now protects grant compliance, advances the county's regional hazard mitigation commitments, and strengthens community resilience before the deadline passes.
FEMA IPAWS
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization for Public Safety
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Knox County's incumbent mass notification platform experienced critical failures, including geographically mis-targeted alerts caused by a shared environment configuration, undermining public trust and emergency response reliability. Modernization through FEMA's IPAWS is a named county strategic initiative, and the current system's gaps present direct operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget includes a $3.7M+ Public Safety funding increase, providing a clear, budget-backed window to act. Addressing documented alert failures now reduces reputational risk, strengthens IPAWS compliance, and advances a funded strategic priority before the next emergency tests the system.
FEMA IPAWS
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics Governance & Safety Compliance Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Compliance
High Priority
About this project
An internal audit identified incomplete telematics governance, missing accident documentation, and overdue preventive maintenance across county fleet operations. Fragmented systems and governance gaps elevate liability exposure and hinder accountability for public assets and worker safety.
The opportunity
The recently adopted FY 2026–2027 budget includes a $1.19M increase in Engineering & Public Works and growth in the Solid Waste Fund, providing direct funding signals for fleet investment. Addressing audit findings now reduces compliance risk and aligns with the county's named strategic initiative for fleet modernization.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · IT Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county has partially addressed a WCAG 2.1 AA compliance mandate for public-facing digital portals, leaving ongoing accessibility gaps that create legal exposure and limit equitable public access to government services. Unresolved compliance increases risk of complaints, litigation, and exclusion of residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget includes a $298,000 IT equipment allocation and a $362,485 increase in General Fund IT spending, creating a funded window to close remaining compliance gaps. Acting within this budget cycle reduces legal risk and advances equitable, accessible service delivery for all residents.
IT Infrastructure Modernization & Endpoint Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Governance
High Priority
About this project
The county is executing a funded, executive-backed initiative to modernize its technology infrastructure, with annual IT and software spend exceeding $1.2 million—signaling significant scale and complexity. Cybersecurity policy reforms, including IT security management and acceptable-use policy updates, are named priorities requiring structured endpoint and identity management to reduce operational risk.
The opportunity
The adopted FY 2026–2027 budget includes a $298,000 IT equipment allocation and a $362,485 increase in General Fund IT spending, creating a defined and time-bound purchasing window. Acting within this cycle aligns modernization efforts with approved funding, strengthens security posture, and positions the county for future state and federal cybersecurity grant eligibility.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant
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