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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a current, publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, documented exercises, and confirmed mass-notification coverage — gaps made urgent by recent flood and winter storm declarations. NIMS implementation is required for funding eligibility, and ongoing disaster recovery actions add immediate compliance pressure.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget is active and Michigan's public safety grant pool — including Homeland Security Grant Program funding with a July 2026 deadline — directly supports emergency preparedness initiatives. Acting now aligns procurement with available funding cycles and reduces operational and compliance risk for residents and staff.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city faces a mandated WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2028, across all public-facing digital portals and documents. Unresolved gaps create legal exposure and restrict equitable resident access to essential government services.
The opportunity
The recently adopted FY2027 budget and the firm 2028 regulatory deadline define a clear planning and funding window. Prioritizing remediation by risk severity now allows spend to align with fiscal cycles while reducing legal liability and improving service equity for all residents.
NASPO ValuePoint
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A Safety Urgency Score of 3—driven by a fatal officer-involved shooting and active police pursuits in 2026—signals an immediate need for fleet safety technology, including dash cameras and telematics. A Fire Department Millage for apparatus replacement further indicates a broader, cross-departmental fleet management need on the horizon.
The opportunity
Two grant opportunities with July 2026 deadlines directly fund fleet safety technology, and the newly adopted FY2027 budget opens a timely procurement window. Michigan's $6.7M public safety communications increase provides additional funding alignment, making this an optimal moment to advance fleet safety outcomes.
COPS Technology and Equipment Program
Discuss this project →Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services Contract Renewal
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The city's current managed IT and cybersecurity services contract — covering endpoint detection, response, and cloud productivity protections — is approaching expiration within 12 months. Without proactive renewal or re-procurement, the city risks a lapse in critical security coverage and operational continuity for staff and residents.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle is now active, and the contract expiration creates a defined window to competitively re-evaluate services and optimize value from the city's $293,300 annual IT and software investment. Formal procurement thresholds are well-established, supporting a structured, compliant bid process aligned with current fiscal planning.
NASPO ValuePoint
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Evaluation and Deployment
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Mass-notification capabilities are undocumented, creating a critical gap in emergency communications following recent declared emergencies including a flood and ice storm. This deficiency undermines NIMS compliance, emergency preparedness posture, and the city's ability to protect residents during active incidents.
The opportunity
The July 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program deadline and the newly adopted FY2027 budget create immediate funding alignment for addressing this gap. Acting now supports NIMS compliance, strengthens disaster response readiness, and positions the city to leverage available state and federal public safety communications funding.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Structured Disaster Recovery and Emergency Preparedness Planning
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Following an ice storm and flood event, the city has relied on reactive emergency spending without a current Emergency Operations Plan, documented exercises, or structured recovery framework. Critical gaps in NIMS compliance and mass-notification readiness elevate operational and funding-eligibility risk.
The opportunity
Active pursuit of state disaster contingency funding and an upcoming Homeland Security grant deadline create a narrow window to formalize emergency preparedness capabilities. Aligning with FY2027 budget adoption and available state and federal funding can reduce local cost burden while closing compliance and readiness gaps.
State Disaster Contingency Fund Grant
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