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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan and is out of compliance with Michigan EOP requirements (Publication 201 / Administrative Rules to PA 390), with a preparedness gap score of 90—indicating a critical deficiency. Non-compliance risks loss of certification and eligibility for future emergency management grant funding.
The opportunity
Compliance mandates create a 90-day action window, and FEMA BRIC funding represents a moderate opportunity to offset project costs with limited local match. Acting now protects certification status, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with Michigan state requirements before the gap escalates further.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city currently relies on aging sirens rather than a modern, county-integrated notification platform, creating potential alerting gaps for residents and staff during emergencies. Modernizing mass notification is an explicit strategic mandate tied to County Hazard Mitigation Plan implementation and Michigan EOP compliance requirements.
The opportunity
A defined procurement window ahead of the September 1, 2026 budget approval deadline creates immediate urgency to act. This project is eligible for federal hazard mitigation funding and can be advanced through cooperative purchasing, reducing procurement burden while closing critical compliance and public safety gaps.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city currently lacks fleet-wide telematics, relying on dashcams solely in police vehicles for liability defense, leaving a significant safety and risk management gap across all municipal vehicles. Active capital investment in vehicle replacement and police fleet electrification underscores the urgency of integrating comprehensive fleet visibility now.
The opportunity
An approved DPW capital equipment replacement budget and active CIP spending create a near-term funding pathway, with COPS TEP and JAG grants offering additional support. A new Public Works Director and upcoming fiscal planning cycles present a timely opportunity to advance fleet safety and reduce long-term liability exposure.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →IT Security and Credential Protection Upgrades
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city has approved $70,000 in FY2026 funding for IT security software upgrades, coinciding with an active online bill-payment system migration that introduces new credential and access management risks. Without timely action, the transition period creates measurable cybersecurity exposure for staff and residents.
The opportunity
Funding is already approved and a procurement deadline of September 1, 2026 defines a clear action window. Addressing access and credential security now reduces breach risk during active IT changes and ensures responsible stewardship of public funds within the current fiscal cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city has identified website accessibility goals and is actively migrating its online bill-payment system, signaling broader digital transformation. Without a structured accessibility compliance program, the city risks ADA exposure and inequitable access to public-facing digital services for residents.
The opportunity
Active digital service changes and an upcoming budget cycle create a timely entry point to address accessibility gaps before compliance risk escalates. Cooperative purchasing agreements may streamline procurement, and this work aligns with FY planning and equitable service delivery mandates.
Sourcewell
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