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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Preparedness Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
KCCDA lacks a jurisdiction-specific Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented federal or state emergency management awards, and shows limited evidence of HSEEP-compliant exercises. Recent flooding declarations and Michigan NIMS compliance requirements elevate both operational and regulatory risk for this communications authority.
The opportunity
Grant programs including HSGP and BRIC carry July 2026 deadlines, offering near-term funding paths with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current fiscal cycle closes critical preparedness gaps, satisfies NIMS compliance obligations, and strengthens coordinated response capacity for the communities served.
Mass Notification & Alert System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
KCCDA operates two separate public alerting platforms, creating a fragmented notification ecosystem that increases operational complexity and interoperability risk during emergencies. Consolidating these tools would streamline public alerting, reduce redundancy, and better support Michigan NIMS compliance and emergency preparedness requirements.
The opportunity
Emergency preparedness grant windows, including HSGP, JAG, and BRIC, extend through July 2026, offering a near-term funding pathway with strong alignment to this consolidation effort. Acting within the current cycle supports mission continuity, reduces operational risk, and strengthens public alerting readiness ahead of the next declared emergency.
VHF Radio Communications Monitoring System Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety Communications
High Priority
About this project
KCCDA's VHF radio communications monitoring system requires urgent upgrade to sustain reliable dispatch operations and public safety service delivery. As a consolidated dispatch authority, aging radio infrastructure poses direct risk to operational continuity and interoperability across responding agencies.
The opportunity
Dedicated FY2026 capital funding through the Radio Readiness Program and state cooperative procurement vehicles are in place, reducing barriers to award. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with active budget authority and supports grant eligibility under public safety technology programs with upcoming deadlines.
State of Michigan DTMB/MPSCS
Discuss this project →Endpoint Management & IT Systems Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Active procurement signals—including recent networking equipment quotes and enterprise system licensing activity—alongside recent IT staffing changes point to gaps in unified endpoint visibility and management. Without a consolidated endpoint management approach, the organization faces elevated cybersecurity risk and operational continuity exposure.
The opportunity
A hard deadline for ARPA fund expenditure by end of 2026, combined with an active JAG grant cycle, creates a near-term window to fund modernization with limited local match. Addressing endpoint management gaps now reduces risk, strengthens compliance posture, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Credential Security Renewal and Expansion
Cybersecurity · Public Safety IT
High Priority
About this project
A dispatch authority operating a sensitive public safety communications environment has an identified compliance need for password and credential management to reduce organizational risk. Without robust credential hygiene controls, the agency faces elevated exposure in a high-stakes 9-1-1 and emergency communications setting.
The opportunity
An active renewal cycle and aligned grant funding paths—including justice and public safety technology grants with upcoming deadlines—support near-term action. Addressing credential security now strengthens compliance posture, protects critical communications infrastructure, and aligns with the agency's current IT modernization activity and FY2026 budget growth.