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Formalize Emergency Operations Plan and Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The authority lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and a designated emergency management coordinator, despite recent declared emergencies including widespread flooding and water main failures. These gaps elevate operational, public safety, and compliance risk, drawing increased scrutiny from residents and oversight bodies.
The opportunity
The April 2026 State of Emergency and voter-approved local millages signal strong near-term funding capacity, while federal grant programs aligned with hazard mitigation and homeland security offer additional pathways with limited local match. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the authority to close critical preparedness gaps and reduce liability exposure.
Cybersecurity & Credential Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority faces 22 critical, 15 high, and 35 medium internal network vulnerabilities, alongside outdated infrastructure and HIPAA implications. EPA AWIA mandates a completed Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan, with credential and secrets management identified as a specific compliance gap.
The opportunity
Active IT modernization spending and AWIA compliance deadlines create near-term urgency to address credential management and network vulnerabilities. Homeland Security grant programs offer eligible funding pathways, and cooperative purchasing agreements can streamline procurement within the current budget cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority has a WCAG 2.1 AA web accessibility requirement with a 2027 compliance deadline, and while an accessibility statement is in place, remediation remains incomplete. An active website initiative and recent CMS approval signal organizational momentum, but unresolved gaps create legal and equity risk for public-facing digital services.
The opportunity
The 2027 deadline creates a defined window for phased, budget-conscious remediation aligned with the current website initiative and active technology investment cycle. Addressing accessibility now supports equitable public access, reduces compliance exposure, and leverages existing budget momentum within the upcoming fiscal planning horizon.
IT Infrastructure Modernization and Cyber Risk Remediation
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority is operating aging server infrastructure with documented critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, while managing active lifecycle renewals across virtualization and IT maintenance contracts. Compliance mandates including EPA AWIA cybersecurity controls and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements add regulatory urgency to modernization decisions.
The opportunity
Active budget cycles, recent contract approvals, and voter-supported local funding create a timely window to address infrastructure gaps and reduce compliance exposure. This project may align with available federal and state grant programs, supporting remediation without disproportionate burden on local funds.
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Discuss this project →Water System Operational Technology & Infrastructure Resilience Upgrades
Infrastructure Resilience · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
Recent flooding emergencies have exposed critical vulnerabilities in water system control and operational technology infrastructure. Active investment in distribution upgrades is underway, but gaps in resilience planning and cybersecurity controls—including AWIA compliance requirements—elevate operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
A declared State of Emergency, voter-approved millages, and active procurement cycles signal near-term budget availability and decision-making momentum. Federal grant programs aligned with infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness offer viable funding pathways to accelerate this work within the current fiscal window.