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Airport Emergency Operations Plan Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The airport authority's emergency operations plan is approximately 40 years old, creating a critical compliance gap under Tennessee state law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-106(b)(2)-(4)). This outdated plan exposes the authority to significant regulatory, operational, and public safety risk that requires immediate remediation.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget includes capital allocations for public safety initiatives, and the Airport Improvement Program offers a relevant federal funding pathway. Acting now resolves an active statutory mandate, reduces liability exposure, and positions the authority ahead of leadership transitions already underway.
Mass Notification System Replacement for Emergency Alerting
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current mass notification system is failing following a vendor buyout, creating an active gap in the ability to alert residents and staff during emergencies. This operational and safety risk is compounded by broader emergency preparedness deficiencies, including compliance obligations under Tennessee state emergency management statutes.
The opportunity
Procurement is already underway and the FY2027 budget reflects dedicated capital investment in public safety infrastructure, including emergency communications. Acting within this cycle ensures continuity of resident alerting, supports state compliance mandates, and aligns with concurrent Emergency Communications Center upgrades already approved for funding.
Fire Station Alerting System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has allocated $350,000 in FY2027 capital funding for a fire station alerting system as part of a broader public safety modernization effort. Aging emergency infrastructure and compliance mandates under state emergency management statutes elevate operational risk for first responders and the communities they serve.
The opportunity
Dedicated capital funding is already approved for FY2027 with no identified incumbent solution, creating a clear and immediate procurement window. Acting now ensures alignment with state compliance requirements and strengthens emergency response readiness for residents and first responders.
Website Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The authority maintains a general website accessibility statement but has not defined a WCAG conformance level, creating a moderate but measurable compliance gap. Without documented conformance, the agency faces potential ADA-related exposure and unequal access to public-facing digital services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
A $50,000 FY2027 budget allocation for website design creates a near-term funding window to close the WCAG conformance gap before the fiscal cycle closes. Grant programs supporting document and digital accessibility improvements may further offset costs, making this an opportune moment to act with minimal additional local match.
Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Grant
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Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates active fleet and transportation programs, including law enforcement vehicles and airport ground assets, but lacks real-time visibility into fleet operations. No reported incidents currently exist, though this visibility gap presents a latent operational and liability risk for public-serving departments.
The opportunity
An FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement represents a dedicated, eligible funding pathway for airport fleet technology, and a statewide contract simplifies procurement. Addressing the visibility gap now aligns with FY planning cycles and positions the county to reduce long-term operational risk proactively.
Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
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