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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a documented Emergency Operations Plan and a designated Emergency Management Coordinator, creating direct exposure under Michigan MSP/EMHSD Publication 201 and NIMS mandates. Recent incidents including power outages and lift station failures underscore the operational and public safety risk of remaining unprepared.
The opportunity
Active federal grant programs, including hazard mitigation and homeland security preparedness funding, provide viable paths to offset project costs with limited local match required. Stable leadership and consistent budget cycles position the township to act within the current fiscal window and close a high-priority compliance gap.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a dedicated mass notification system, leaving residents and staff without reliable communication during emergencies such as power outages and infrastructure failures. This gap, combined with the absence of a documented EOP and no named Emergency Management Coordinator, creates significant compliance and operational risk under Michigan MSP/EMHSD and NIMS mandates.
The opportunity
Recent real-world incidents underscore the urgency of establishing communication infrastructure before the next emergency event. BRIC and HSGP grant programs offer viable funding pathways, and active township evaluation of communication solutions signals a near-term decision window aligned with the current fiscal cycle.
Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township's aging fleet—including a 21-year-old vehicle with active fuel leaks and two 20-year-old fire engines—presents serious safety, liability, and service continuity risks. Dash cameras, telematics, and driver monitoring have been identified as needed but remain unimplemented.
The opportunity
High safety urgency and proposed budget increases for IT and software create strong near-term conditions for action. Cooperative purchasing agreements available to Michigan municipalities can streamline procurement and reduce administrative burden within the current fiscal cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →SCADA Communication System Replacement
Infrastructure Modernization · Operational Continuity
High Priority
About this project
The township's SCADA communication system lost vendor support without warning, creating an immediate gap in critical infrastructure oversight. Without a replacement, operational continuity for essential public utilities—including lift stations—is at significant risk.
The opportunity
Proposed budget increases for contract software and IT equipment create a near-term funding pathway to address this unplanned but urgent need. Acting within the current budget cycle reduces operational risk and positions the township for long-term infrastructure resilience.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization & Endpoint Security
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The township faces immediate IT operational gaps, including Windows 11-incompatible hardware requiring laptop replacement, an aging server needing replacement or cloud migration, and the absence of a formal cybersecurity or password policy—elevating risk to public data and continuity of government services.
The opportunity
The current budget cycle includes proposed increases for IT equipment and contract software, creating a funded, near-term window to address hardware refresh, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity policy gaps before operational risk escalates further.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Website Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township's public-facing digital properties have identified accessibility gaps that create legal exposure under federal compliance requirements and limit equitable resident access to government services. Addressing these gaps is both a strategic transparency goal and an active compliance obligation.
The opportunity
The IMLS NLG-L grant provides a defined funding path for website accessibility and digital access improvements, making this an actionable initiative within the current grant window. Acting now reduces legal risk, advances public equity, and aligns with the township's operational and budget planning priorities.
IMLS NLG-L
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