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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Athens Township lacks a township-specific Emergency Operations Plan, relying entirely on county-level emergency management with no local oversight of mass-notification systems or documented exercises. Non-compliance with Michigan EOP requirements and NIMS standards risks loss of state disaster assistance eligibility.
The opportunity
The FY2026–27 budget was approved in April 2026, opening a near-term procurement window, and FEMA preparedness grants (HSGP, EMPG, BRIC) provide direct funding paths with upcoming deadlines. Acting now closes critical compliance gaps, strengthens local resilience, and positions the township to secure grant funding before the cycle closes.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Centralize Password & Credential Security
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The township's IT environment lacks centralized credential management, with documented use of personal email platforms for password storage across departments. This fragmented approach creates measurable security and operational risk, leaving sensitive systems and public data vulnerable without a formal enterprise-grade control layer.
The opportunity
The recently approved FY2026–27 budget opens a timely procurement window, and the township's active IT and cybersecurity modernization initiatives create organizational alignment. Centralizing credential management now reduces breach exposure, supports audit readiness, and leverages existing budget momentum before the fiscal cycle closes.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The township's website relies on an accessibility widget but has identified gaps against WCAG 2.1 standards, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable public access. No formal compliance status or deadline is established, and unresolved gaps increase risk of ADA-related complaints or litigation.
The opportunity
The recently approved FY2026–27 budget and an active digital improvement posture—including an ongoing digital records initiative—create a favorable window to advance remediation. Addressing WCAG 2.1 gaps now reduces legal risk, improves service equity, and aligns with the current budget and procurement cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fire Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The Athens Township Fire Department currently operates without dash cameras or fleet telematics, leaving the department without tools for defensive evidence collection or structured driver coaching. This gap exposes the department to liability risk and limits its ability to monitor and improve fleet safety outcomes.
The opportunity
The recently approved FY2026–27 budget and available Fire fund balance create a credible, near-term funding pathway for this initiative. Cooperative purchasing vehicles may streamline procurement, enabling the department to close safety gaps efficiently within the current budget cycle.
Sourcewell
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