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Transit Emergency Operations & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's transit agency lacks a documented EOP/COOP, an agency-owned mass-notification channel for riders, and HSEEP-style exercise records, while active 911 coverage gaps compound operational risk. NIMS compliance mandates and a critical Emergency Preparedness Gap score create clear regulatory and safety urgency for near-term action.
The opportunity
FEMA grant programs offer a direct funding path for emergency preparedness initiatives, and active FY27 budget planning with capital already tied to communications infrastructure signals strong procurement readiness. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens public safety outcomes, and aligns with the current grant and fiscal cycle.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's transit fleet operates across rural roads with high driver turnover and no telematics or objective driving data in place, creating measurable safety and liability gaps. Active fleet conversion and scheduling modernization efforts signal operational momentum without the safety analytics infrastructure needed to support them.
The opportunity
A transit millage renewal and growing County Transit fund provide timely, quantifiable budget pathways for this investment. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with active capital planning, supports driver accountability, and strengthens public transportation safety outcomes for rural residents.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Public Service Delivery
High Priority
About this project
Charlevoix County has identified gaps in web accessibility across its public-facing digital portals, with a partner already engaged in this space. Unresolved compliance gaps create legal exposure under federal accessibility mandates and limit equitable access to services for residents.
The opportunity
An existing partner relationship provides a warm path to accelerate remediation, reducing legal risk and improving service equity ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. Addressing accessibility compliance now supports broader digital modernization goals and aligns with state and federal public-access requirements.
Cybersecurity Tooling and Endpoint Protection Readiness
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county has identified gaps in endpoint protection and credential security, with no confirmed tooling currently in place to address these risks. While not the top operational priority, unmitigated vulnerabilities expose public systems and sensitive data to breach, ransomware, and compliance exposure.
The opportunity
Multiple federal grant programs applicable to cybersecurity tooling are currently available, significantly reducing the local budget burden. Initiating this project within the current fiscal cycle allows the county to leverage cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use, streamlining procurement and accelerating protection.
FEMA HSGP
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