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Close the Emergency Notification and Preparedness Gap
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's text-alert system has repeatedly failed and been cancelled, leaving residents without reliable emergency notification. The library also lacks a public EOP and has no documented NIMS/HSEEP exercise history, creating critical preparedness and compliance deficiencies.
The opportunity
Grant deadlines in July 2026 through HSGP and BRIC provide imminent, named funding paths for emergency preparedness initiatives. Addressing these gaps now reduces public safety risk, satisfies NIMS/HSEEP mandates, and positions the jurisdiction ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The library faces a federally mandated WCAG/ADA web accessibility deadline of April 26, 2028, with no documented remediation plan currently in place. The library's 2026 Strategic Plan explicitly identifies website accessibility and digital usability as high-priority gaps, signaling organizational urgency and unmet public service obligations.
The opportunity
An August 2026 millage vote includes an estimated $515,000 capital allocation specifically for technology upgrades and accessibility improvements, creating a rare, time-bound funding alignment. Acting within this fiscal window positions the library to meet its 2028 compliance deadline, reduce legal exposure, and expand equitable digital access for all community members.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint Security and Credential Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The library lacks a documented enterprise password manager and endpoint management platform, creating foundational security gaps and compliance risk. These absences are identified as mandate drivers alongside ADA web accessibility requirements, leaving staff systems and public data inadequately protected.
The opportunity
An August 2026 millage vote explicitly earmarked for technology upgrades provides a direct, imminent funding signal, and JAG/COPS grants offer additional pathways. Acting within the current fiscal window aligns investment with available resources and reduces compounding compliance and operational risk.
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Discuss this project →Library Digital Infrastructure & Network Modernization
IT Modernization · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The library's 2026 Strategic Plan identifies network infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and hardware/software upgrades as high-priority needs, signaling broad modernization gaps that affect public access and service delivery. Without updated digital infrastructure, the library risks falling short of community expectations and operational reliability standards.
The opportunity
A capital millage on the August 4, 2026 ballot—estimated at $515,000 for building and technology upgrades—creates a near-term, defined funding trigger aligned with active strategic planning. Acting ahead of a successful vote positions the library to move quickly into procurement and maximize public benefit within the current fiscal cycle.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics Modernization & Contract Renewal
Fleet Management · Municipal Operations
High Priority
About this project
The library's fleet management contract expired around January 2025, creating an unresolved gap in vehicle oversight and accountability. A parallel city-level fleet modernization initiative signals broader municipal interest, making coordinated procurement a viable and strategically aligned path.
The opportunity
The lapsed contract opens a near-term window to competitively evaluate modern fleet telematics solutions ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. JAG/COPS grant programs may offer eligible funding paths, and aligning with the city's fleet modernization initiative could improve procurement efficiency and public resource stewardship.