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NextGen Regional Flood Warning System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent flood disaster with fatalities has exposed critical gaps in regional warning coverage, SCADA infrastructure, and fragmented alert architecture. The absence of a public Emergency Operations Plan and insufficient warning systems elevate both operational risk and public safety liability across the region.
The opportunity
A $21M county commitment is secured and federal grant programs (HSGP, EMPG FY2026) provide additional funding pathways, with a September 2026 budget and tax-rate decision creating a defined action window. Advancing this initiative now directly reduces loss-of-life risk, closes compliance gaps, and aligns with approved capital planning cycles.
Fleet Telematics Modernization for Public Safety
Fleet Management · Operational Safety
High Priority
About this project
SARA operates a fleet of nearly 200 vehicles with a mandated telematics deployment identified as a compliance and operational priority. A dedicated budget has been allocated, and an incumbent solution is in place, signaling an active evaluation for displacement or capability expansion.
The opportunity
Fleet modernization is budget-approved and named as a strategic initiative, creating a defined, near-term procurement window. Advancing this project improves driver safety, operational visibility, and accountability across public infrastructure — aligning with current fiscal planning cycles and standard procurement timelines.
ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance by 2028
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
SARA is required to meet ADA Title II web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) under a federal rule with a 2028 compliance deadline. Failure to act risks federal non-compliance, inequitable public access to digital services, and potential enforcement exposure.
The opportunity
The federal Title II deadline creates a defined, non-negotiable compliance timeline that removes the need to build internal justification for the project. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows SARA to sequence remediation strategically and avoid costly last-minute corrections.
Cybersecurity Modernization and Credential Protection
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
SARA has a policy-level commitment to strengthen cybersecurity, with identified gaps in password security and fragmented endpoint and credential management tools currently in use. Consolidating these solutions is a budget-approved strategic initiative, and unresolved vulnerabilities elevate operational and compliance risk across the organization.
The opportunity
The EMPG FY2026 grant program explicitly covers IT, cybersecurity, and communication system equipment, providing a clear federal funding path. With a budget decision milestone in September 2026 and an IT Director in place, the window for near-term action and procurement is well-defined.
EMPG FY2026
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan and Flood Warning System Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
SARA currently operates without a public Emergency Operations Plan, a critical gap exposed by a recent flood disaster that resulted in fatalities and revealed significant warning coverage deficiencies. The absence of a formalized EOP and regional warning architecture elevates operational, public safety, and political risk for the authority and the communities it serves.
The opportunity
Federal preparedness funding through HSGP and EMPG FY2026 provides a direct and accessible path to finance EOP development and regional flood warning improvements. Acting within the current grant window and ahead of the September budget cycle positions SARA to close critical preparedness gaps and restore public confidence.