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Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a formalized Emergency Operations Plan, a designated Emergency Management Coordinator, and a mass notification system, resulting in a critical preparedness gap. Michigan compliance mandates and FY2025 EMPG exercise and after-action documentation requirements elevate both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
Dedicated emergency management budget and active FY planning create near-term spend readiness, while BRIC and HSGP grant paths offer funding for public alert and interoperable communications initiatives. Acting before the FY2025 grant cycle closes ensures compliance, reduces liability, and strengthens community-wide emergency response capacity.
FY2025 EMPG
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
No mass notification system is currently in place, creating a critical gap in public alert and warning capabilities for the authority and surrounding county. This directly conflicts with Michigan emergency planning requirements and limits the ability to communicate effectively during incidents, elevating risk to residents and staff.
The opportunity
BRIC and HSGP grants identify public alert, warning, and interoperable communications as fundable categories, offering a clear financial path with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant window and active FY budget planning cycle positions the authority to close a high-urgency compliance and safety gap.
IT Infrastructure Buildout for Authority Transition
IT Modernization · Health & Human Services
High Priority
About this project
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County is transitioning to Authority status by January 1, 2027, requiring a foundational IT buildout—including ERP environment configuration, domain setup, email infrastructure, and web presence. The hard deadline leaves limited runway, and gaps in any workstream risk operational disruption at the moment of transition.
The opportunity
The approved FY2027 budget calendar signals active planning and near-term allocation decisions, while the Mental Health Millage renewal in late 2026 represents a pivotal funding moment. Initiating this buildout now ensures readiness ahead of the transition deadline and positions the organization to steward public resources effectively.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Password Management & Cybersecurity Hardening
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Gaps in password management practices and reliance on individual domain email create measurable cybersecurity exposure for the organization. The ongoing transition to Authority status is expanding the IT environment—new systems, domains, and email infrastructure—further widening the attack surface during a critical operational window.
The opportunity
Active budget planning and an IT spend exceeding $1 million annually signal near-term procurement readiness, while HSGP offers a grant-backed funding path for cybersecurity hardening tied to communications infrastructure. Addressing credential security now reduces risk during the authority transition and aligns with the current budget cycle.