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Emergency Operations & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Austin lacks a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan and a mass notification platform, contributing to a recent public confusion incident from a misfired imminent threat alert and persistent 911 communication failures. These gaps create critical compliance risk under HMAP mandates and endanger public safety outcomes across all-hazards response scenarios.
The opportunity
Approximately $5M in secured Homeland Security grant funding is available now, with budget-approved initiatives spanning mass sheltering, evacuation planning, and 911 communications center modernization. Acting within the current fiscal cycle closes documented operational gaps, satisfies compliance mandates, and establishes a resilient, coordinated emergency response capability for residents and first responders.
Homeland Security Grants ($1.3M + $3.7M)
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Modernization and Threat Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The City faces active cybersecurity mandates alongside identified gaps in technical debt, cloud security strategy, and Microsoft roadmap alignment. A leadership transition at the CISO level signals a re-evaluation of the current security posture, elevating risk to city operations and resident data during a critical planning window.
The opportunity
Dedicated cybersecurity grant funding is already secured and available, and recently approved budget increases signal strong institutional commitment to action. Engaging during the current planning cycle allows the City to shape requirements proactively, reduce compliance exposure, and maximize the impact of available public funds before formal procurement is initiated.
Cybersecurity training grant ($60K)
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Austin's public-facing digital portals have documented gaps against WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards, creating legal liability and inequitable access to city services for residents with disabilities. A fragmented digital stack compounds remediation complexity and delays compliance.
The opportunity
Regulatory deadlines for accessibility compliance are non-discretionary, and the City's recently expanded IT budget provides funding capacity to act within the current fiscal cycle. Remediating now reduces legal exposure and ensures all residents can equitably access essential public services online.
IT Infrastructure Modernization and Cloud Strategy
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The City has approved a structured modernization program targeting cloud strategy, Microsoft roadmap adoption, and technical debt reduction, backed by an $11.8M IT budget increase and $20M in broader technology investments. A fragmented digital stack and a leadership transition at the CISO level underscore the urgency of architectural consolidation and security posture alignment.
The opportunity
With budget formally adopted and multi-phase investments already approved, the current fiscal window offers a low-procurement-risk entry point for cloud and security modernization. Secured cybersecurity grant funding and significant annual IT spend signal strong capacity to advance initiatives that reduce operational risk and improve service continuity for residents.