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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and a dedicated Emergency Management Coordinator, with current mass notification dependent solely on county-level systems. NIMS compliance is required to maintain federal preparedness funding eligibility, making this both an operational and regulatory priority.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs (HSGP, BRIC, JAG) and a Michigan State Police public safety grant of up to $200,000 present near-term funding opportunities, with key deadlines in July 2026. The county's concurrent Hazard Mitigation Plan update creates a strategic window for village-level integration before the next fiscal cycle.
Mass Notification Modernization & Village-Level Integration
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village relies entirely on the county alert system for mass notifications, with no village-specific integration, limiting local control and emergency responsiveness. The absence of a dedicated Emergency Operations Plan and EM Coordinator compounds this gap, elevating compliance risk tied to NIMS requirements for federal preparedness funding.
The opportunity
Federal grant deadlines in July 2026 (HSGP and BRIC) and the recently adopted 2026–2027 village budget create a narrow, well-aligned window to act. Establishing village-level notification capabilities now strengthens public safety outcomes, satisfies NIMS compliance, and positions the village to competitively access available federal preparedness funds.
Web Accessibility & ADA/WCAG Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village has active compliance gaps across its public-facing web presence, including WCAG 2.1 and ADA deficiencies and PDF workflow limitations. The 2026–2027 compliance deadline elevates regulatory risk, and unresolved gaps expose the municipality to potential legal liability and reduced service equity for residents.
The opportunity
With the annual budget hearing on June 8, 2026 and the recently adopted 2026–2027 budget cycle, procurement decisions are likely to accelerate in the near term. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, and addressing compliance now reduces legal exposure while improving equitable digital access for all residents.
Sourcewell
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Public Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The village's municipal and police fleet currently operates without telematics or dashcam coverage, creating unmitigated liability exposure and limiting oversight of officer and vehicle activity. The absence of these tools leaves the department vulnerable to future incidents, and a recent leadership transition signals an opportune moment for operational review.
The opportunity
Grant programs aligned with law enforcement fleet needs—including COPS TEP and JAG—carry deadlines in the near term, and a Michigan State Police public safety grant of up to $200,000 announced in January 2026 offers a viable external funding pathway. Acting now aligns with the new Police Chief's onboarding window and the village's active FY2026–2027 budget cycle.
COPS TEP
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