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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
MKAA's emergency preparedness posture shows documented gaps, including no publicly available EOP and an unverified mass notification capability, while recent flash flooding and extreme heat events have heightened communication risk. FAA mandates for full-scale emergency-plan exercises create a compliance deadline that elevates urgency for airport leadership and public safety staff.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program offers a direct funding match with a high award range and subaward pathway, aligning with MKAA's June 30 fiscal year-end procurement window. A newly appointed Director of Public Safety and approved capital budget create favorable conditions for advancing this initiative now.
FY 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant
Discuss this project →Airport IT Infrastructure Modernization & Cybersecurity Resiliency
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Resiliency
High Priority
About this project
MKAA's Capital Improvement Program has approved funding to replace obsolete hardware and strengthen airport network cybersecurity, with $500K in FY26 and $650K in FY27 earmarked for IT initiatives. A compliance mandate for endpoint and infrastructure modernization is active, and aging systems present operational and security risk to critical aviation infrastructure.
The opportunity
Budget is approved and allocated across two fiscal years, with a June 30 fiscal year-end procurement window creating near-term urgency. Acting now ensures continuity of compliance, reduces exposure from legacy infrastructure, and positions the authority to fully deploy earmarked capital before the close of the current cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Passenger Experience Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Public Transit Compliance
High Priority
About this project
MKAA is required to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility standards, with an ongoing commitment to digital equity for passengers. A partial solution is in place, but the current approach does not fully resolve the compliance gap, leaving the authority exposed to accessibility risk.
The opportunity
Active grant opportunities aligned with web accessibility needs offer potential funding support within the current cycle. Addressing the compliance mandate now reduces legal and reputational risk while advancing equitable digital access for all passengers.
Web accessibility grants
Discuss this project →Fleet Vehicle Replacement & Modernization Program
Fleet Management · Capital Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
MKAA's 10-year fleet modernization program is budget-approved and embedded in the Capital Improvement Program, with recurring replacement cycles already funded. Rising insurance and workers' compensation costs signal growing operational risk, and a recognized gap in safety technology adoption remains unaddressed.
The opportunity
The June 30 fiscal year-end and active CIP planning cycles create a structured procurement window for fleet technology investment. Addressing the safety technology gap now aligns with funded capital allocations and supports long-term cost containment across insurance and liability exposure.