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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a township-controlled mass notification system, and documented HSEEP-style exercises — creating measurable compliance and operational risk. These gaps directly affect NIMS alignment requirements and leave residents and staff without a tested, coordinated emergency response framework.
The opportunity
Active FEMA preparedness grants, including HSGP and EMPG, provide near-term funding paths, and specific budget amendments are already in place for fire response readiness. Addressing these gaps now aligns with the current grant cycle, reduces audit and compliance exposure, and strengthens community safety outcomes.
Mass Notification Modernization & Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently depends on county-managed mass notification and a separate, unvetted vendor for construction alerts, leaving no unified, township-controlled communication program. This fragmentation reduces reliability and reach during incidents, creating measurable gaps in NIMS-aligned preparedness and resident safety.
The opportunity
Active FEMA preparedness grant programs, including HSGP and EMPG, offer direct funding paths for mass notification modernization with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses compliance gaps, reduces operational dependency on county systems, and strengthens the township's independent emergency response posture.
Web Accessibility & Digital Document Compliance
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Document accessibility gaps across public-facing digital portals create legal exposure and limit equitable resident access to government services. ADA compliance has been identified as a top-priority urgency driver, with accessibility improvements already referenced in active planning documents.
The opportunity
The pending approval of the Master Streets Plan and 2045 Comprehensive Plan by May 19, 2026, tied to a grant application due May 26, 2026, creates a hard near-term deadline. Addressing digital accessibility now supports grant eligibility, reduces legal risk, and ensures equitable public access ahead of the fiscal deadline.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →IT and Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The township is actively pursuing IT modernization—including computer replacements, firewall upgrades, and server improvements—but lacks evidence of a municipal password management solution, leaving in-house IT operations exposed to credential-based security risks. These gaps present measurable vulnerabilities for staff, systems, and public data.
The opportunity
With over $506,000 in annual IT and software spend, the township has demonstrated budget capacity to advance this work, and the COPS TEP grant offers a direct funding pathway for eligible cybersecurity initiatives. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces operational risk and strengthens the security posture of public-facing systems.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Capital Replacement and EV Charging Infrastructure
Fleet Modernization · Transportation Planning
High Priority
About this project
The township is actively planning fleet capital replacement and evaluating EV charging pilots, while facing public scrutiny over a recent vehicle purchase and rising Worker's Compensation costs. These pressures underscore the need for structured fleet oversight to protect public assets and ensure responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds.
The opportunity
A $50K transportation planning grant and established Road Fund revenues offer a near-term funding foundation, with alignment to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan grant application timeline creating a defined planning window. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the township to leverage available funding before the May 2026 grant deadline.
MiDEAL
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