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Emergency Management Plan & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department carries an unresolved audit finding on emergency procedures and is subject to a state mandate under Texas Government Code §418.106. Two disconnected mass notification platforms currently in use create operational fragmentation, increasing response risk and compliance exposure for residents and staff.
The opportunity
A confirmed $1.9M federal award for fire and emergency response directly supports this initiative, and the FY2027 budget hearing in September 2026 represents a near-term decision window. Resolving the audit finding, meeting the state mandate, and consolidating notification systems now reduces risk and strengthens community emergency response outcomes.
SAFER Disaster Grants
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city faces a WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of 2028, with identified document accessibility gaps across public-facing digital portals. These gaps create legal exposure and inequitable public access risks that require structured remediation before the mandate takes effect.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget hearing in September 2026 is the near-term funding decision point, with a proposed IT budget increase potentially available to support this initiative. Acting ahead of the 2028 deadline allows for phased remediation, reduces legal risk, and ensures equitable digital access for all residents.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint and Cloud Security Posture
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Legacy IT infrastructure—including aging backup, virtualization, and audit platforms—has created measurable gaps in endpoint and cloud security. These vulnerabilities expose municipal systems and resident data to operational and compliance risk that current tools are not equipped to address.
The opportunity
A proposed IT budget increase and budget-approved strategic initiatives position this as an active, near-term procurement priority ahead of the FY2027 budget hearing. Addressing these gaps now reduces breach exposure, supports audit readiness, and aligns with the current planning cycle.
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Discuss this project →Public Safety Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Public Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The department currently lacks dash cameras, GPS telematics, and fleet video systems, leaving public safety vehicles without collision monitoring or evidentiary documentation. This gap creates measurable liability exposure and operational risk for staff, residents, and the municipality.
The opportunity
A budget-approved fleet and fire-equipment lifecycle initiative is actively underway, with adjacent grant funding available through rural fire department assistance programs. Acting within the current planning cycle positions the department to reduce liability, strengthen accountability, and maximize eligible funding.
Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program
Discuss this project →Legacy Phone System Modernization and Replacement
IT Modernization · Unified Communications
High Priority
About this project
The city's existing phone system has reached end-of-life, creating infrastructure risk and threatening reliable internal and external communications for staff and residents. Without a replacement plan, the city faces increasing operational vulnerability and potential service continuity failures.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget hearing in September 2026 is the critical planning window, and a proposed IT department budget increase may provide a viable funding path. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the city to leverage cooperative purchasing agreements, streamline procurement, and reduce transition risk.
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