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Fleet Vehicle Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent high-speed pursuit crash involving a county vehicle has exposed critical gaps in fleet safety monitoring, with no confirmed telematics or dash camera systems currently in place. The incident has drawn media attention and elevated reputational, liability, and operational risk for county leadership.
The opportunity
Executive pressure and active fleet modernization initiatives create a near-term procurement window, with multiple federal grant programs explicitly listing fleet telematics as an eligible expense. Cooperative purchasing agreements are confirmed available, reducing procurement complexity and accelerating deployment within the current fiscal cycle.
Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Communications Infrastructure
Emergency Management · Public Safety Communications
High Priority
About this project
Charlevoix County has identified critical gaps in its emergency preparedness posture, including an unverified EOP review cycle, insufficient local resources during a recent flooding event, and no documented after-action review process. NIMS compliance mandates and EOP review cycle requirements are actively driving need, and a newly hired Emergency Management Coordinator signals institutional readiness to address these gaps.
The opportunity
Significant funding has been allocated for public safety communications infrastructure, and grants such as BRIC and HSGP offer strong pathways for emergency management investment with limited local match. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the county to align procurement with active budget authority, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and compliance deadlines—improving coordination, response capability, and public safety outcomes.
Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Communications
High Priority
About this project
The county has active radio tower, CAD system, and mass notification projects underway, reflecting a period of significant public safety infrastructure investment. Gaps in system integration and emergency preparedness documentation — including an unverified EOP review cycle and limited post-incident analysis — elevate operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
Dedicated budget allocations and cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place, reducing procurement friction and accelerating timelines. Aligning communications, alerting, and preparedness systems now supports NIMS compliance, strengthens community resilience, and positions the county to leverage available federal and state grant funding.
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Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county operates an active Microsoft 365 environment with documented ongoing IT spend, but formal cybersecurity compliance posture remains unverified, creating a latent risk gap. Without a named modernization initiative, endpoint and credential vulnerabilities may go unaddressed, exposing county systems and resident data.
The opportunity
Grants such as JAG and COPS TEP explicitly list cybersecurity as an eligible technology category, aligning with the current grant window and upcoming fiscal planning cycles. Formalizing endpoint and credential management now reduces operational risk and strengthens compliance posture ahead of potential audit scrutiny.
Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance Remediation
Digital Equity · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's public-facing digital portals are only partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities. Without a formal remediation plan, incremental digital modernization efforts risk compounding existing gaps rather than resolving them.
The opportunity
Addressing accessibility gaps now, within an active digital services initiative, allows remediation to be staged efficiently rather than reactively under legal or regulatory pressure. Cooperative purchasing agreements may reduce procurement complexity, and alignment with the current fiscal cycle supports timely, cost-effective action.
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