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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, relies on opt-in mass notification, and has no documented recent preparedness exercises. Compliance mandates under the Michigan Emergency Management Act and NIMS, alongside an appointed emergency management liaison, elevate operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
County-level EMPG funding and aligned federal grant programs provide viable financial pathways, while active FY2027 budget planning creates a near-term window for new allocations. A recent leadership transition in fire services reinforces the urgency to modernize emergency preparedness before the next compliance review cycle.
Citywide Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Deployment
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City has formally approved a Vehicle Camera and Telematics Policy, establishing institutional readiness for a citywide fleet safety and tracking program, yet no telematics solution is currently deployed for non-police vehicles. This gap limits visibility into fleet operations, driver safety, and asset accountability across public works and municipal departments.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle and a $150,000 capital grant for public works create a timely funding pathway for fleet tracking and safety technology. Cooperative purchasing agreements are available to simplify and accelerate procurement, reducing administrative burden and time-to-deployment.
Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Upgrade
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The City's website currently meets WCAG 2.0 A/AA standards but falls short of the federally required WCAG 2.1 AA threshold, creating direct ADA compliance exposure. Unresolved gaps risk legal liability and limit equitable access to public services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The active FY2027 budget planning cycle presents a timely window to secure funding before allocations are finalized, particularly as a projected decline in state revenue-sharing may tighten discretionary budgets. Addressing this now reduces compliance risk and ensures public-facing services remain accessible to all residents.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity and Endpoint Protection Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks documented cybersecurity tooling, creating potential gaps in endpoint management and credential security that expose municipal systems and resident data to risk. With moderate leadership transition underway, unaddressed vulnerabilities and absent identity controls elevate operational and compliance exposure heading into FY2027 budget planning.
The opportunity
HSGP and JAG grant programs offer eligible funding paths for cybersecurity investments, and the active FY2027 budget cycle creates a timely window for new technology evaluation and allocation. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement and reduce administrative burden for local government staff.