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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance Review
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and has no documented HSEEP-style exercises on record, creating significant compliance and preparedness gaps under Michigan guidance. Recent severe weather events in the county underscore the operational risk to residents and staff posed by this unaddressed gap.
The opportunity
Active FEMA grant funding through HSGP and BRIC programs directly supports EOP development and preparedness infrastructure, with the annual budget cycle currently open for near-term action. Addressing this now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and positions the city to leverage available federal funding before the window closes.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's current notification platform lacks the integration and speed needed to reliably reach staff and residents during emergencies, and no publicly available Emergency Operations Plan supports a comprehensive response posture. This gap elevates operational and compliance risk, particularly as severe weather events in the region increase in frequency.
The opportunity
A budget-approved initiative for mass notification and alignment with FEMA preparedness grants—including HSGP and BRIC—create a strong, near-term funding pathway. Acting within the current fiscal cycle advances compliance with EOP mandates and strengthens the city's ability to protect residents when it matters most.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Monitoring
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's public works fleet currently lacks telematics, dash cameras, and driver monitoring systems, creating measurable liability exposure. Without these tools, the city cannot perform incident reconstruction or proactively identify unsafe driving behaviors across its vehicle fleet.
The opportunity
Budget-approved capital planning for public works vehicles creates a timely opening to integrate fleet safety technology within the current fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing vehicles may streamline procurement, and the initiative supports risk reduction, operational accountability, and responsible stewardship of public assets.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Upgrade
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city has committed to WCAG 2.0 A/AA compliance, but this standard is now superseded by WCAG 2.1, leaving a measurable compliance gap and elevated legal exposure. An active digital services initiative confirms internal awareness, yet the gap remains unresolved and poses risk to equitable public access.
The opportunity
FY25 capital funding is adopted and available, making this an actionable window to close the compliance gap before legal or audit risk escalates. Addressing WCAG 2.1 alignment now supports equitable service delivery for all residents and aligns with the city's ongoing digital services initiative.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Securing Endpoints and IT Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
No existing enterprise IT security or endpoint management solutions have been identified, leaving critical systems and credentials exposed to cyber threats. An active IT equipment replacement initiative is underway, creating a timely window to integrate endpoint protection and password management into the refresh cycle.
The opportunity
The current IT refresh cycle provides natural budget alignment, and a COPS Microgrant offers a supplemental funding path specifically tied to combating cybercrime. Acting within this cycle reduces procurement complexity and positions the city to close security gaps before they become operational or liability risks.
COPS Microgrant
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