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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
ESD 3 lacks a district-specific Emergency Operations Plan, the county plan is overdue for review, low-water crossings have no warning systems, and no HSEEP-style exercises have been conducted. These gaps create measurable compliance and operational risk to residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Active grant opportunities — including Rural VFD Assistance, USDA Community Facilities, and LCRA Community Grant — are aligned to this effort, and a new Fire Chief signals leadership readiness to act. Advancing this project now closes critical compliance gaps and strengthens community resilience ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
Rural VFD Assistance Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The district currently lacks technology to meet the federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard required under ADA Title II by 2028, creating significant legal and compliance exposure. Concurrent board-level planning for a new website and GIS tools, alongside expiring software contracts, heighten the urgency for a structured accessibility solution.
The opportunity
The 2028 federal deadline creates a firm compliance milestone, and funded strategic initiatives already identified for accessibility tools reduce budget friction and support near-term procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the district to avoid legal liability, improve equitable public access, and align spending with capital outlay trends.
TAC CIRA Accessibility Tool
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Management
Fleet Safety · Emergency Services Operations
High Priority
About this project
The district operates an aging emergency fleet with no telematics or dash cameras in place, leaving leadership without visibility into driver behavior or maintenance needs. A significant tender repair bill and recent media attention on apparatus exposure underscore the financial and safety risks of continued inaction.
The opportunity
Multiple funded fleet purchases already in the capital plan create a natural window to deploy telematics alongside new vehicles, maximizing existing budget authority. A potential tax-rate increase and rising capital outlay in the county budget further support near-term investment in fleet safety infrastructure.
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection for Public Safety Infrastructure
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
With nearly $1.5M in annual IT and software spend, the district's technology footprint carries meaningful cyber risk, yet endpoint protection and IT staffing gaps remain undocumented and unaddressed. Without a defined security baseline, public safety operations and sensitive data remain exposed to potential disruption or breach.
The opportunity
The JAG program offers a conditional funding pathway for cybersecurity investment, and upcoming fiscal planning creates a timely window to establish endpoint protections before gaps become liabilities. Proactive investment now supports operational continuity and responsible stewardship of public funds.
JAG Program
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