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Emergency Operations Plan Development and NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a formal Emergency Operations Plan at both the municipal and fire-department level, has no documented HSEEP-style exercises, and carries unmet NIMS implementation obligations under Michigan Publication 201. Recent flooding events have heightened operational risk for residents and first responders.
The opportunity
HSGP and JAG grant eligibility—reinforced by the city's disadvantaged community designation—provides a defined funding pathway, and the June 2026 budget adoption cycle creates a clear planning window. Acting now aligns compliance, strengthens community resilience, and positions the city to capture available federal preparedness dollars.
Mass Notification Consolidation for City-Level Emergency Response
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's mass notification capability is fragmented and misaligned with county-level systems, creating coordination gaps that recent flooding events have made operationally visible. Without a unified, city-level notification solution, NIMS compliance obligations and EOP review requirements remain unmet, elevating risk to residents and first responders.
The opportunity
A newly hired Emergency Management Coordinator, active FEMA grant pursuit, and county-level modernization create a narrow window to consolidate and align notification systems before the next emergency cycle. This project is eligible for HSGP funding and aligns with the city's June 2026 budget adoption, making near-term action both fiscally and operationally strategic.
Modernize Fleet Safety & Telematics Oversight
Fleet Management · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The fire department operates aging fleet equipment with no documented safety technology—such as dash cameras or telematics—creating measurable gaps in oversight and accountability. An active fire services reorganization and apparatus review heighten the urgency to establish modern fleet safety practices before operational risks compound.
The opportunity
The ongoing reorganization creates a natural evaluation window, and grant programs aligned with public safety infrastructure may offset costs for eligible jurisdictions. Acting within the current fiscal and planning cycle positions the department to reduce liability, improve response readiness, and strengthen stewardship of public assets.
Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Unsupported Microsoft Office licenses and unresolved cybersecurity software renewals expose the organization to operational disruption and compliance risk. Critical gaps in endpoint management and credential security remain unaddressed, increasing vulnerability across public-facing systems and staff workflows.
The opportunity
Active software renewal cycles and an anticipated August 2026 public safety millage create a near-term window to align IT modernization investments with budget planning. Addressing these gaps now reduces organizational risk, supports continuity of public services, and may qualify for cooperative procurement vehicles that streamline acquisition.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The entity has committed to achieving WCAG 2.1 Level AA website accessibility compliance, with a plan in place and a partial foundation through an existing CMS relationship. Gaps in document accessibility remain unresolved, creating ongoing legal and compliance exposure for public-facing digital services.
The opportunity
Execution-phase projects with defined plans are well-positioned for current-cycle funding and cooperative procurement vehicles, reducing time-to-compliance. Closing document accessibility gaps now mitigates legal risk and ensures equitable public access ahead of enforcement or audit activity.
Sourcewell
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Public Safety · Capital Planning
High Priority
About this project
The city is advancing a high-priority public safety facility planning initiative while simultaneously managing a fire services reorganization that is absorbing lost revenue and rising personnel costs. These co-occurring fiscal and operational pressures create compounding risk to long-term public safety service delivery and capital readiness.
The opportunity
The June 2026 budget adoption and August 2026 millage proposals represent critical fiscal milestones for authorizing capital investment, and the city's status as a disadvantaged community may unlock additional state or federal funding eligibility. Acting within the current planning cycle positions the city to align infrastructure decisions with available grant resources and long-term service sustainability.
FEMA Grant
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