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911 Center Facility Upgrade & Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Union County 9-1-1 has identified facility modernization as a top strategic priority, driven by PSAP continuity requirements and Tennessee ECD/PSAP compliance mandates. Aging infrastructure creates operational risk to emergency communications reliability and regulatory standing.
The opportunity
The November 1, 2026 E-911 dispatch-responsibility change creates a defined decision deadline, and the FY26 budget includes an Emergency Management appropriation to support action. Advancing this project now ensures compliance, protects continuity of emergency services, and aligns with available funding cycles.
FY26 Emergency Management appropriation
Discuss this project →Interlocal Dispatch Model Restructuring
Emergency Communications · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Union County E-911 faces an active funding and service dispute over dispatching responsibilities for Maynardville, with a hard operational deadline of November 1, 2026. Without a formalized dispatch coordination framework, the 9-1-1 center risks service continuity gaps, budget instability, and non-compliance with Tennessee PSAP operational requirements.
The opportunity
The November 1, 2026 dispatch-responsibility change creates a defined decision window that cannot be deferred. Formalizing the interlocal agreement now protects service continuity, stabilizes revenue, and aligns with FY26 Emergency Management appropriations already identified in the budget.
Radio Communications System Replacement for 911 Continuity
Emergency Communications · PSAP Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Union County E-911 is actively evaluating a $5 million radio system replacement to sustain emergency communications infrastructure ahead of a November 1, 2026 dispatch-responsibility transition. Without modernized communications, PSAP operational continuity and Tennessee ECD/PSAP compliance mandates are at risk.
The opportunity
The November 2026 operational deadline and an active FY26 Emergency Management appropriation create a defined procurement window for this investment. Acting now ensures continuity of dispatch services, supports interlocal coordination, and positions the agency to align spending with available public safety funding cycles.
Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Union County 9-1-1 lacks a publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan and faces uncertainty around its current public alert contract renewal, leaving residents and staff exposed to unquantified severe weather and operational risk. Tennessee PSAP continuity and ECD compliance mandates, combined with a November 2026 dispatch-responsibility transition, heighten the urgency to close these preparedness gaps.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 COPS SVPP grant presents a viable funding pathway for emergency notification solutions, and the county's FY26 budget already includes an Emergency Management appropriation. Acting within this fiscal window aligns investment with active strategic priorities—including a new 911 facility and a revised interlocal dispatch model—maximizing public safety outcomes before the operational deadline.
FY 2026 COPS SVPP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Modernization
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
An ADA Transition Plan for web accessibility has been acknowledged, signaling a recognized compliance obligation, though no specific WCAG deadline has been established. Without a defined remediation roadmap, the organization remains exposed to potential regulatory action and barriers to equitable public access.
The opportunity
Proactively addressing web accessibility ahead of any regulatory deadline reduces legal and compliance risk while improving service equity for all residents. This initiative aligns with upcoming fiscal planning cycles and may be eligible for state or federal accessibility funding.