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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented HSEEP-style exercises, and depends on county-level mass notification without local verification. These gaps create direct compliance risk under EOP review and NIMS implementation mandates, leaving residents and staff without a verified local response framework.
The opportunity
New Public Safety Revenue Sharing funds have been disbursed locally, and multiple federal grant programs — including EMPG, HSGP, and BRIC — are available to support preparedness initiatives. With a newly hired CAO and Grant Writer in place and FY2026–2027 budget planning underway, the timing is ideal to close compliance gaps and build durable emergency response capacity.
IT Managed Services & Cybersecurity Procurement
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Montcalm County has issued an active RFP for IT Managed Services and Cybersecurity with a submission deadline of March 16, 2026, signaling immediate procurement intent. Current documented IT and software spend appears incomplete, suggesting significant untracked infrastructure needs and elevated operational and security risk.
The opportunity
The active RFP deadline creates a defined, time-sensitive procurement window aligned with the county's FY2026–2027 budget process. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, and federal grant funding may offset costs, reducing the burden on local appropriations while strengthening countywide cyber resilience.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The entity maintains a website accessibility statement but lacks formal WCAG 2.1 conformance, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable resident access. An ongoing accessibility review signals awareness of the gap, and existing public-facing digital infrastructure may require expanded document-level remediation.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 budget cycle represents a priority window to fund accessibility remediation before compliance risk escalates. Eligible grant programs, including the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG, may support public-facing accessibility improvements, reducing local cost burden while advancing equitable service delivery.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & In-Cab Safety for Fire Vehicles
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Volunteer fire department vehicles currently operate without telematics or in-cab video, creating gaps in driver accountability, incident documentation, and fleet oversight. A potential joint fire department consolidation further elevates the need for shared, scalable fleet safety technology across agencies.
The opportunity
Newly disbursed Public Safety Revenue Sharing funds provide a direct funding pathway, and cooperative purchasing programs can streamline procurement within the current fiscal cycle. Acting now positions the county to address fleet safety gaps, support multi-agency coordination, and maximize available public safety dollars.
Public Safety Revenue Sharing
Discuss this project →Local Mass Notification Capability Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently depends on a county-level mass notification system without local verification, leaving a critical gap in direct community alerting. This dependency, compounded by the absence of a local EOP and documented preparedness exercises, elevates operational and compliance risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Emergency management grants such as EMPG and HSGP, alongside newly disbursed Public Safety Revenue Sharing funds, provide viable funding pathways for this investment in the current fiscal cycle. Addressing this gap now strengthens local alerting authority, supports EOP compliance mandates, and reduces community risk ahead of the FY2026–2027 budget process.