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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Local Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a public Emergency Operations Plan and depends on county-level mass notification rather than local systems, while its emergency communications van is outdated. Recent declared emergencies, including a dam activation, underscore active risk, with NIMS, EOP, and Public Act 390 compliance mandates directly applicable.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program provides a deadline-driven funding path through July 2026, and cooperative purchasing agreements offer a streamlined procurement route with limited local match. Acting now closes documented compliance gaps, strengthens township-level response readiness, and protects residents ahead of the next emergency activation.
Emergency Communications Van Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township's emergency communications van is outdated, directly limiting operational readiness during active incidents. This documented gap undermines local emergency management capability and conflicts with NIMS and Public Act 390 compliance mandates.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) provides a near-term funding path, with a deadline of July 2026. Recent emergency activations and fire department capital activity signal budget momentum, making this an actionable window to close a critical readiness gap.
VPN Infrastructure Renewal & IT Security Transition
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
A critical VPN license renewal deadline at the end of May 2026 coincides with the departure of the key staff member overseeing the project, creating compounded risk of delay, misalignment, or service disruption. Without continuity planning, the township faces potential gaps in secure remote access and IT infrastructure integrity.
The opportunity
The convergence of an imminent renewal deadline and a leadership transition creates a time-sensitive window to evaluate and modernize IT security infrastructure. Cybersecurity-related needs may be eligible for HSGP funding with a July 2026 deadline, and acting now aligns with both fiscal-year planning and incoming leadership priorities.
Strengthen Credential Security Before Staff Transition
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The township currently lacks a formal password and credential management solution, creating measurable cybersecurity exposure across IT operations. With a key technology staff member departing and a VPN renewal imminent, unmanaged credentials represent an escalating operational and security risk.
The opportunity
The upcoming staff transition and VPN renewal create a natural window to establish credential governance before access controls become a liability. This initiative may be eligible for HSGP cybersecurity funding, and acting within the current fiscal cycle avoids compounding risk during a period of IT change.
Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Modernization
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The township has active WCAG 2.1 compliance efforts underway with a defined April 2028 deadline, indicating this is a live initiative. Failure to meet accessibility standards creates legal exposure and limits equitable public access to digital services for residents.
The opportunity
The April 2028 deadline creates a clear implementation window, and budget signals suggest funding for ADA compliance is already under consideration. Beginning a phased approach now reduces risk, supports equitable service delivery, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Consolidate Endpoint & IT Infrastructure Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
An active managed services arrangement covering remote monitoring and endpoint protection is under review amid a key staff departure and an imminent VPN license renewal deadline. This transition creates operational risk and a timely opening to evaluate whether the current IT management structure meets the township's evolving security and continuity needs.
The opportunity
The convergence of a staff transition, an urgent VPN renewal, and an active IT spend cycle creates a strategic window to consolidate and strengthen endpoint management. Cybersecurity improvements of this type may be eligible for HSGP funding, with a reported deadline in July 2026, supporting fiscally responsible action now.