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Emergency Operations Center Construction and Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The county has approved a $27.7M initiative to construct a new Emergency Operations and Communications Center, driven by critical infrastructure gaps, NIMS compliance requirements, and active State of Emergency mandates. Leadership continuity risk and documented mass-notification failures further elevate operational urgency for residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Budget is approved and procurement is active, with grant programs such as HSGP and BRIC offering additional funding alignment for eligible emergency management investments. Acting within the current fiscal cycle supports compliance, strengthens community resilience, and reduces risk from aging, failing communications infrastructure.
911 Call-Handling System Replacement
Emergency Communications · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The county's 911 call-handling system is critically failing, and a recent ransomware incident disrupted dispatch operations, exposing significant gaps in emergency communications infrastructure. An approved contract and dedicated funding are in place, making resolution an immediate operational and public safety imperative.
The opportunity
With $5.2M allocated for emergency communications and a budget-approved replacement contract, the window to act is open now. Modernizing this infrastructure reduces ransomware exposure, strengthens dispatch continuity, and aligns with HSGP and BRIC grant eligibility ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Grand Traverse County faces documented mass notification failures during severe storms, compounded by an Emergency Management Coordinator retirement and EOP review transparency gaps. These converging risks elevate operational and compliance exposure under NIMS and state emergency mandates.
The opportunity
Emergency preparedness grant funding—including HSGP and BRIC cycles—presents a timely, low-local-match pathway to consolidate and modernize notification capabilities. Acting now aligns with active budget allocations, leadership transition, and the county's broader EOCC initiative to strengthen public safety outcomes.
Cybersecurity Modernization & Credential Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A recent ransomware incident and unresolved password policy enforcement gaps have elevated cybersecurity risk across county operations, including critical public safety systems. These compliance and operational vulnerabilities require immediate remediation to protect sensitive data and maintain continuity of services.
The opportunity
Named federal funding paths and cooperative purchasing vehicles provide accessible, low-barrier procurement options aligned with the current fiscal cycle. Acting now reduces exposure from active threats, supports compliance mandates, and leverages an already-identified budget capacity exceeding $550K in annual IT spend.
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