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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks documented evidence of a current Emergency Operations Plan, published after-action reviews, or completed exercises, creating significant NIMS compliance exposure amplified by recent 2026 disaster declarations. A new Central Dispatch Director signals active operational urgency to close preparedness and coordination gaps.
The opportunity
An active grant pursuit, eligibility for Public Assistance disaster funding, and a dedicated emergency management technology budget of $113,100 create a near-term procurement window aligned with compliance mandates. Addressing these gaps now reduces liability, strengthens interoperability, and positions the county to maximize available public safety funding.
Mass Notification Consolidation for County Emergency Management
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates multiple disconnected mass notification platforms, creating coverage gaps and fragmentation that undermine coordinated emergency response. Active strategic initiatives around mass notification modernization and Smart911 enrollment, combined with NIMS/EOP compliance requirements heightened by recent emergency declarations, make consolidation an operational and regulatory priority.
The opportunity
Unknown contract timing on existing platforms opens a near-term window for consolidation before renewals lock in fragmented costs. Grant programs aligned with emergency preparedness—including HSGP and BRIC—and cooperative purchasing pathways can reduce local match requirements and accelerate procurement within the current fiscal cycle.
Countywide Cybersecurity and Endpoint Protection Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Benzie County is executing a countywide cybersecurity strengthening initiative with an active VPN license renewal deadline creating immediate procurement pressure. Endpoint management tooling is partially deployed, and the absence of an enterprise password management solution leaves critical infrastructure exposed to credential-based threats.
The opportunity
An active procurement cycle, healthy IT budget of $362,535, and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell and MiDEAL support a streamlined path to action this fiscal year. Closing endpoint and credential management gaps now reduces operational risk and aligns with the county's broader cybersecurity compliance mandate.
Enterprise Credential Security: First-Time Password Management Deployment
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Benzie County currently has no enterprise password or credential management solution in place, leaving a critical gap within its active countywide cybersecurity strengthening initiative. This absence elevates risk of unauthorized access, credential-based breaches, and potential non-compliance with evolving state and federal security standards.
The opportunity
The county's ongoing cybersecurity initiative and alignment with grants such as HSGP create a timely, fundable pathway for this first-time deployment with no incumbent to displace. Acting within the current fiscal and grant cycle strengthens the county's security posture and supports broader compliance and operational resilience goals.
Vehicle Video & Fleet Safety Program
Public Safety · Fleet Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
A $585,000 settlement from a patrol vehicle crash — where no in-car video existed to support the county's defense — exposes significant liability and operational risk. A camera initiative is underway, but gaps in coverage underscore the urgency of a comprehensive fleet video and safety program.
The opportunity
The settlement provides a data-driven case for investment, and JAG grant eligibility offers a viable funding pathway for public safety technology. Acting within the current fiscal cycle can reduce future liability exposure and strengthen officer accountability and public trust.
Website Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Resident Services
High Priority
About this project
The county has an active but incomplete initiative to meet WCAG 2.1 website accessibility standards, leaving gaps that create legal exposure and limit equitable access to digital services for residents. Without full remediation, the county remains at risk of ADA-related complaints and continued service delivery inequities.
The opportunity
An active remediation cycle presents a timely opportunity to close compliance gaps before legal or audit risk escalates, with implementation stageable by severity to align with current budget availability. Addressing accessibility now supports equitable public service delivery and positions the county for alignment with upcoming fiscal planning cycles.