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Emergency Operations Center & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City currently depends on county-level emergency operations plans and mass notification systems, creating single points of failure and critical preparedness gaps. NIMS compliance mandates are active, and an imminent regional EOC/911 infrastructure investment signals the need for accompanying city-level emergency management technology.
The opportunity
Federal HSGP and BRIC grant deadlines in July 2026, combined with an active FY 2026–2027 Public Safety budget allocation, create a near-term funding window to close preparedness gaps. New executive leadership and a regional EOC investment signal strong institutional readiness to advance this initiative now.
Berrien County Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The City has a hard deadline of January 27, 2026 to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across its web presence, with inferred document accessibility gaps posing legal and public access risk. Non-compliance exposes the municipality to ADA-related liability and limits equitable digital access for all residents.
The opportunity
The early 2026 deadline makes this a time-critical priority within the current fiscal planning cycle. The proposed FY 2026–2027 General Government allocation of $1.9M and an active RAP grant signal available funding pathways, while cooperative purchasing programs can accelerate compliant procurement and reduce administrative burden.
RAP Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City operates an in-house fleet with no in-vehicle video or telematics capabilities, relying on a risk pool for liability coverage. This gap creates measurable exposure to preventable safety incidents, unmanaged liability claims, and rising fleet maintenance costs.
The opportunity
With no incumbent solution in place, this is a greenfield initiative well-positioned for the active budget cycle, including a proposed FY 2026–2027 Public Safety allocation. Telematics adoption can reduce insurance claims, improve driver accountability, and support streamlined procurement through cooperative purchasing.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Strengthening Municipal Cybersecurity Posture
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The City's current cybersecurity footprint addresses password management but may not fully cover broader endpoint and network risks facing municipal IT environments. HSGP grant eligibility signals a recognized need to expand the overall security posture before vulnerabilities become operational or compliance liabilities.
The opportunity
Homeland Security Grant Program funding with deadlines in July 2026 provides a near-term, cost-effective pathway to advance cybersecurity initiatives with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant window and active budget cycle positions the City to reduce risk and align with evolving state and federal security expectations.