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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a documented Emergency Operations Plan, has conducted no HSEEP-compliant exercises, and operates a fragmented dual-platform notification ecosystem — all creating regulatory exposure and coordinated response risk. Compliance mandates requiring an annual plan and public meeting remain unmet.
The opportunity
A mass-notification system and EM communications program are both budget-approved within the current FY 2026–2027 cycle, with HSGP and EMPG grants offering additional funding paths. New fire department leadership creates a timely opening to consolidate platforms, close compliance gaps, and strengthen community-wide emergency readiness.
Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently operates emergency notifications across two separate platforms, creating administrative redundancy, coordination risk, and potential gaps in public alerting during active incidents. Consolidating into a single unified system reduces operational complexity and strengthens response reliability for residents and staff.
The opportunity
This project is budget-approved in the adopted FY 2026-27 budget, making it an active near-term procurement with funding already in place. Emergency preparedness grants may further offset costs, and cooperative purchasing vehicles support a streamlined, compliant acquisition path.
Cybersecurity Awareness & Credential Security Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Texas mandates annual cybersecurity training with a hard deadline of August 31, 2026, and identified gaps in privileged credential management and security awareness training elevate risk. Without timely action, the department faces compliance failure and increased exposure to credential-based threats across its managed IT environment.
The opportunity
The August 2026 compliance deadline creates immediate procurement urgency, and HSGP and EMPG grants offer viable funding pathways with the current FY 2026–2027 budget reflecting healthy appropriations for technology. Addressing these gaps now reduces audit and operational risk while aligning with active budget and grant cycles.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital properties have not been confirmed compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable access for residents. The April 2026 compliance deadline creates a defined remediation window that requires near-term planning and action.
The opportunity
The active FY 2026–2027 budget includes technology appropriations, creating a viable funding pathway for accessibility remediation within the current planning cycle. Proactively addressing compliance reduces legal risk, advances digital equity, and aligns with the department's broader technology modernization priorities.
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Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The fire department operates aging apparatus with an ongoing maintenance burden and limited visibility into driver behavior or vehicle performance. A GPS/telematics initiative has been proposed but remains unfunded, creating operational and accountability gaps in fleet oversight.
The opportunity
The adopted FY 2026–2027 budget includes a $3.265 million capital obligation for fire facilities, infrastructure, technology, and equipment, providing a near-term funding trigger. Acting within this budget cycle enables proactive fleet risk management and supports streamlined acquisition through cooperative purchasing vehicles.
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