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City manager reports cybersecurity assessment, land under contract for East Pressure Dump and upcoming work session on fire department project
Summary
City staff said CISA will deliver a cyber and facilities assessment, PEC survey work has started on the East Pressure Dump land under contract, and a March 28 work session will cover fire department scope, costs and financing.
The city manager reported that staff met with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for a cybersecurity review and that a facilities-security assessment will follow. Staff said CISA will provide a written report in the coming weeks outlining baseline findings and suggested improvements for both cyber policies and physical access to water and wastewater facilities.
On capital projects, staff said PEC has begun survey work for the East Pressure Dump project and that the city has the land under contract; closing will follow receipt of the survey. The manager said the project is advancing, with survey and property steps proceeding before construction work.
Staff announced a work session on March 28 that will include Cross Lane Construction, Agora Architecture and Larry Klima to review the scope, costs and financing options for a planned fire department facility project. Staff said project costs have moved closer to target figures but that associated ancillary costs (architect fees, site work) still require planning.
Other updates included: the Cowley County CHIP (County Health Initiative Plan) meeting at the Brown Center (staff gave the meeting date and location), staff attendance at the KRWA (Kansas water) conference for operator recertification, and continued coordination on playground equipment and a potential grant application. Staff said CDBG program changes will allow multiple rounds of funding and that staff plans to reapply in May for a playground grant that may again seek roughly $800,000.
Why it matters: The CISA assessment affects city resilience to cyber and physical threats to water/wastewater infrastructure. The East Pressure Dump project and the fire department work session relate to capital planning and financing decisions that will shape local services and budgets.
Implementation notes: staff said the CISA cyber/facilities report will arrive in a few weeks; PEC survey work is active; the work session will present financing options and scope choices for commission consideration.
Ending: Staff encouraged commissioners to attend upcoming public events tied to county health planning and community recognition ceremonies noted on the agenda.
