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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city operates with an undated Emergency Operations Plan, no city-level mass notification system, and no public after-action reports, while recent flooding and a major highway incident have heightened public scrutiny. NIMS implementation and Michigan Publication 201 requirements carry real consequences, including potential loss of federal funding for non-compliance.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 approved budget and 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Plan create an active funding window, and federal grants including HSGP and BRIC directly align with emergency management and mass notification investments. Acting within the current cycle addresses compliance risk, closes critical preparedness gaps, and strengthens community resilience before the next incident.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city's public-facing website has identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable resident access. Partial infrastructure is in place, but document accessibility remains unresolved, and the fragmented digital services landscape increases the risk of continued non-compliance.
The opportunity
The approved FY 2026–2027 budget and Capital Improvement Plan create a near-term funding window to close accessibility gaps. Acting now reduces ADA-related legal risk, advances the city's digital services modernization goals, and supports equitable access for all residents.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city faces rising liability premiums—up from $84K to $112K over two years—driven by recurring public complaints about snowplowing operations and aging high-value fleet assets with no telematics solution in place. Without visibility into fleet activity, the city carries growing exposure risk and limited ability to demonstrate operational accountability.
The opportunity
An approved FY2026–2027 budget and active Capital Improvement Plan create a near-term funding window, and the COPS TEP grant offers a potential path for law enforcement fleet telematics. Acting now—while a key public works leadership role is being filled—positions the city to reduce liability, improve service delivery, and align procurement through established cooperative vehicles.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint Security and Cyber Risk Posture
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The city currently lacks an identified cybersecurity or endpoint management solution, suggesting these capabilities may be underprocured relative to operational need. With no recent solicitations in this space, unmanaged endpoints represent a growing risk to continuity of public services and data integrity.
The opportunity
The approved FY 2026–2027 budget confirms available funding capacity, and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) offers a potential funding pathway to offset local costs. Proactively addressing endpoint management now positions the city ahead of emerging mandates and reduces exposure before incidents occur.