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Emergency Management Platform Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department operates a fragmented mass notification system across two separate platforms, and the Emergency Operations Plan review cycle remains unverified — gaps made urgent by recent historic flash flooding and a declared local state of disaster. NIMS adoption mandates require a unified, compliant emergency management approach to protect residents and ensure operational continuity.
The opportunity
Active procurement is underway, FY2027 IT budgets are projected to increase, and grant funding through the State Homeland Security Program and a FEMA SAFER Grant application provides a clear funding pathway. An incoming City Manager in August 2026 creates a favorable leadership window to advance consolidation and close critical preparedness gaps.
State Homeland Security Program
Discuss this project →Consolidate Emergency Mass Notification Systems
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently operates two separate emergency notification channels, creating coordination gaps and inconsistent outreach to residents and staff during critical incidents. This fragmented setup undermines reliability when it matters most and conflicts with NIMS adoption mandates requiring unified, coordinated emergency communications.
The opportunity
Emergency preparedness grant funding—including active State Homeland Security Program and FEMA-aligned opportunities—supports consolidation initiatives with limited local match required. With FY2027 IT spend projected to increase and incoming city leadership signaling reprioritization, this is a well-timed window to reduce operational risk and strengthen community-wide emergency response.
State Homeland Security Program
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Compliance Modernization for Municipal Government
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city faces active compliance mandates under Texas Government Code, the GLO Information Security Appendix, and NIST CSF 1.1, requiring structured cybersecurity controls and staff training. Ongoing gaps in compliance posture—alongside a concurrent data center modernization effort—elevate operational and regulatory risk across city systems and public services.
The opportunity
An active application for the Texas State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, combined with projected FY2027 IT budget growth and over $2.8M in annual technology spend, provides clear funding pathways. Acting within the current grant cycle and fiscal planning window reduces compliance exposure and strengthens long-term infrastructure resilience.
Texas State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Safety Technology Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Works Technology
High Priority
About this project
The city is actively integrating vehicle data recorders and telematics into new fire apparatus, signaling a shift toward data-driven fleet safety — yet no comprehensive telematics solution has been confirmed across the broader fleet. Rising insurance premiums (13.6% and 15.8% year-over-year) indicate escalating risk exposure that fleet visibility tools are positioned to address.
The opportunity
The approved 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan — including new apparatus and a vacuum truck — creates a near-term window to standardize fleet safety technology ahead of future procurement cycles. Incoming city leadership and growing IT investment signal readiness to advance decisions, and cooperative purchasing vehicles may reduce procurement complexity.
H-GAC Buy
Discuss this project →Digital Citizen Services Portal Modernization
Digital Services · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A Water Billing Customer Portal is identified in the Capital Improvement Plan but remains unfunded and inactive as a formal procurement. Without a self-service digital channel, residents face friction in accessing billing services, and the city risks falling behind web accessibility standards.
The opportunity
With a projected increase in IT and software spending in the upcoming fiscal year and an approved CIP signaling long-term intent, now is the time to align funding and planning resources. Advancing this initiative supports equitable digital access for residents and positions the city for relevant state or federal accessibility funding.