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Fleet Safety Monitoring & Asset Management Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A major fire destroyed the township's fire department building and damaged apparatus—including a $780,000 truck—with no telematics or dashcam systems in place to support accountability or recovery. This gap creates immediate operational and safety risk across a fleet that is actively expanding through new vehicle procurement and an EV-readiness plan.
The opportunity
Capital investment in new vehicles and a transportation master plan create a natural integration point for fleet monitoring adoption in the near-term budget cycle. Cooperative procurement memberships provide accessible, compliant purchasing pathways that reduce administrative burden and accelerate deployment.
MiDEAL
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Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Garfield Township faces a biennial EOP compliance mandate, gaps in mass notification contract continuity, and the absence of HSEEP-style exercises. The upcoming retirement of the county Emergency Management Coordinator in June 2026 compounds transition risk and elevates urgency for preparedness modernization.
The opportunity
The June 2026 EMC leadership transition and biennial compliance deadline create a near-term window to advance emergency management initiatives. BRIC and HSGP grant funding are directly applicable, and county-level integration requirements through Project Alpha further strengthen the case for action this fiscal cycle.
Mass Notification System Compatibility & Continuity Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Grand Traverse County's transition to a new alert system and public safety campus requires Garfield Township to update its mass notification technology to maintain compatibility and uninterrupted public alerting. Gaps in contract renewal timing and an upcoming Emergency Management Coordinator retirement in June 2026 elevate operational and continuity risk.
The opportunity
County-level emergency alert funding may offset township upgrade costs, and current grant windows — including hazard mitigation programs — support mass notification investments with limited local match. Acting within this fiscal cycle ensures system compatibility, leadership transition readiness, and uninterrupted resident safety communications.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The township has identified gaps in WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across public-facing digital content, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable resident access. Without remediation, the township risks civil complaints, exclusion of residents with disabilities, and continued non-compliance with federal accessibility mandates.
The opportunity
Active budget engagement around accessibility initiatives—including an accessible trail grant—signals readiness to act within the current fiscal cycle. Addressing compliance now reduces legal risk, broadens public access, and aligns with existing spend priorities, with potential eligibility for state and federal accessibility funding.
Accessible trail grant
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