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Emergency Communications System Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Marion County faces an overdue Emergency Operations Plan, a documented continuity risk during its mass notification system transition, and an unfilled Emergency Management Coordinator role — each compounding operational vulnerability. Radio infrastructure gaps and the absence of a confirmed EMPG award further elevate risk to public safety response capacity.
The opportunity
The proposed FY 2027 budget includes $1,000,000 in state revenue and a $120,000 Homeland Security Grant dedicated to this initiative, making it a rare, fully funded near-term project. Acting within the current budget cycle ensures continuity of emergency communications and positions the county to meet preparedness mandates before gaps become liabilities.
$1M State Revenue Allocation
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
Marion County has documented gaps in public-facing website accessibility, triggering a formal ADA compliance obligation and service delivery risk for residents who rely on digital portals. Budget has been explicitly allocated under a website ADA line item for both FY 2026 and FY 2027, confirming this as an active, funded mandate.
The opportunity
With $15,000 approved for FY 2026 and continued funding committed for FY 2027, this is a rare multi-year funded initiative with a defined procurement window. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures compliance progress, reduces legal exposure, and improves equitable digital access for all residents.
COGWORKS (ETCOG Purchasing Cooperative)
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Risk Cost Reduction
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Marion County faces a 54.76% year-over-year increase in self-insurance costs from FY2026 to FY2027, signaling escalating fleet-related risk and financial exposure. A concurrent decline in the Sheriff's auto maintenance budget raises further concerns about fleet condition and long-term operational continuity.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs, including transportation infrastructure and bus facility funding, offer viable pathways to offset implementation costs within the current fiscal cycle. Addressing fleet visibility and safety gaps now can reduce self-insurance liability, protect public assets, and improve stewardship of county resources.
FY 2026 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities
Discuss this project →Modernize IT Infrastructure and Endpoint Security
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county has a documented mandate for IT infrastructure and endpoint management, with an annual technology spend of $391,000 and a strategic initiative underway for data processing modernization. Legacy infrastructure and the absence of advanced technology partnerships create operational and cybersecurity risk for county staff and the residents they serve.
The opportunity
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program provides a direct federal funding pathway for information systems and technology improvements, reducing reliance on local budget alone. Acting within the current grant cycle aligns investment with the county's modernization priorities and closes critical endpoint security gaps before they become compliance or continuity liabilities.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program
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