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Emergency Operations Plan and Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority lacks an authority-level Emergency Operations Plan, creating critical exposure under Tennessee EOP requirements and AWIA/SDWA Section 1433 mandates. Persistent wastewater compliance failures, high financial penalties, and a non-functional mass notification system compound operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program presents a timely funding pathway for emergency management technology and mass notification, with limited local match typically required. Acting within the current planning cycle closes compliance gaps, reduces financial exposure, and strengthens community resilience.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The authority's mass notification capability is confirmed non-functional, leaving staff and residents without reliable emergency alerts. Combined with the absence of an authority-level Emergency Operations Plan and ongoing wastewater compliance failures, this gap creates compounding operational, regulatory, and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program is an applicable funding pathway for mass notification technology, reducing reliance on local capital. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses critical preparedness gaps, supports AWIA/SDWA and Tennessee EOP compliance, and strengthens public trust in essential utility services.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority has identified non-conformance with WCAG/ADA standards across its public-facing web presence, with a regulatory compliance deadline of 2028. A strategic initiative is underway to rebuild the website for full ADA compliance, with funds being reallocated to support this effort alongside rising software licensing costs.
The opportunity
Budget reallocation is already in motion, signaling near-term procurement readiness ahead of the 2028 ADA deadline. Acting now allows the authority to remediate compliance gaps systematically, reduce regulatory exposure, and align spending with the current fiscal planning cycle.
IT Infrastructure Modernization and Cybersecurity Gap Remediation
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Resilience
High Priority
About this project
An active IT refresh cycle—including hardware procurement and expanded software licensing—has surfaced a notable gap: no identified cybersecurity allocations within a modestly resourced environment spending roughly $63K annually on IT and software. Without dedicated security investment, operational continuity and public data integrity remain at risk.
The opportunity
The current procurement cycle creates a natural window to address cybersecurity alongside infrastructure upgrades, avoiding costly retrofits later. This effort aligns with upcoming fiscal planning and may be eligible for state or federal funding, strengthening both operational resilience and stewardship of public resources.