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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a current Emergency Operations Plan and relies on self-reporting for damage assessment, leaving critical preparedness gaps exposed by recent severe weather and flooding declarations. Michigan state compliance mandates require EOP review, and the consolidation of the EM Coordinator role to the county has further reduced internal capacity to address these deficiencies.
The opportunity
Two federal grant opportunities with July 2026 deadlines explicitly fund emergency management solutions, and an IT budget allocation for public safety tech is already in place — aligning with the current fiscal planning cycle. Acting now addresses compliance mandates, closes preparedness gaps, and positions the city to leverage available funding before the window closes.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's current mass notification capability faces scrutiny amid documented emergency preparedness gaps, including the absence of an updated EOP and reliance on self-reporting for damage assessment. Recent severe weather and flooding declarations have heightened the urgency to ensure notification infrastructure is adequate, integrated, and compliant with Michigan EOP review requirements.
The opportunity
Federal grant deadlines in July 2026 present a near-term funding pathway for notification system upgrades with potential for limited local match. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns investment with active budget planning, strengthens community resilience, and reduces compliance and operational risk ahead of the next declared emergency.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city's website accessibility statement references WCAG 2.0 A/AA but not the current WCAG 2.1 standard, signaling a compliance gap that exposes the municipality to legal and equity risk. An active, funded PEG Commission website redevelopment is already underway, creating a concrete vehicle to close this gap before it escalates.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 budget planning cycle and the in-progress website redevelopment project offer a near-term, funded window to achieve WCAG 2.1 conformance with minimal additional procurement friction. Acting now aligns accessibility improvements with an existing capital initiative, reducing remediation costs and strengthening equitable public access.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city faces operational gaps in fleet oversight, including unmonitored light-vehicle DPW pickups and limited telematics coverage across snow-plow and public works fleets. These gaps elevate safety risk for staff and the public and reduce accountability in day-to-day fleet operations.
The opportunity
A budget-approved Motor Pool Fund for FY2026–2027 creates a funded, time-bound deployment window within the next 90 days, with COPS TEP and JAG grants due July 2026 offering additional eligible funding paths. Cooperative purchasing agreements further streamline procurement, reducing administrative burden and accelerating time to safer operations.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint and Credential Security Posture
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city has an identified credential security need supported by an existing password management investment, yet overall cybersecurity compliance status remains unknown—creating measurable gaps in security posture visibility. Without a clear baseline, the city faces elevated risk of unauthorized access, audit findings, and potential service disruption affecting staff and residents.
The opportunity
COPS TEP and JAG grant deadlines in July 2026 explicitly include endpoint and credential security management as eligible uses, offering a grant-funded path with limited local match required. Acting within the current funding window aligns with FY planning cycles and positions the city to close compliance gaps before the next audit period.
COPS TEP
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