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Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Alpena County's public website meets only 53.8% of WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements, creating a significant legal exposure ahead of the April 26, 2027 federal compliance deadline. A PDF-heavy workflow compounds the gap, and failure to achieve full compliance risks DOJ enforcement action affecting public access to county services.
The opportunity
With under two years to the compliance deadline and a confirmed software budget already in place, the county is positioned to act within the current fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to accelerate procurement, reducing administrative burden and time to remediation.
NASPO ValuePoint
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A January 2026 cyberattack exposed critical gaps in the county's endpoint management and access controls, creating immediate remediation urgency. Without documented password security and identity management practices, the county faces elevated operational, data, and compliance risk.
The opportunity
A state cybersecurity grant directly funds improvements of this type, and a September 2026 encryption mandate reinforces the urgency for action within the current fiscal cycle. Addressing these gaps now reduces liability exposure, strengthens public trust, and positions the county to leverage available funding before deadlines pass.
Michigan SLCGP
Discuss this project →Public Safety Radio Encryption Upgrade
Public Safety · Communications Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
A state-mandated deadline of September 2026 requires the county to upgrade public safety radio communications to encrypted standards. Active committee engagement signals procurement is underway, and failure to comply risks operational disruption to emergency response.
The opportunity
The firm September 2026 deadline makes this a non-discretionary, near-term procurement aligned with the current planning cycle. Cooperative purchasing vehicles may streamline acquisition, and the project may be eligible for state cybersecurity and public safety grant funding.
NASPO ValuePoint
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
Alpena County's fleet lacks telematics coverage, creating documented safety risks and potential liability exposure for staff and the public. The October 2025 hire of a full-time Emergency Manager signals leadership readiness to address these operational gaps.
The opportunity
New leadership transitions often accelerate fleet safety evaluations, making this an ideal time to engage before priorities are set. Michigan grant programs, including NEVI, may offer eligible funding pathways that align with the county's upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
Michigan NEVI
Discuss this project →EV Charging Infrastructure Deployment
EV Infrastructure · Capital Grant Planning
High Priority
About this project
Alpena County has identified EV charging infrastructure as a capital need, with the Michigan NEVI program offering a dedicated funding pathway. Without proactive project scoping, the county risks missing grant windows amid documented hesitation toward large-scale capital investment.
The opportunity
The Michigan NEVI program provides a defined funding vehicle to offset significant capital costs, reducing local budget exposure. Engaging now to shape project scope positions the county to act within the current grant cycle before funding is allocated elsewhere.
Michigan NEVI
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