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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village has no publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, no documented local emergency management coordinator, and no recorded exercises or audits — gaps that conflict with Michigan Publication 201 and NIMS mandates. Recent severe weather declarations amplify the compliance and operational risk to residents and staff.
The opportunity
Grant programs with 2026 deadlines provide strong funding alignment for preparedness initiatives, and FY2026–27 budget activity signals leadership readiness to invest. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure and strengthens community resilience ahead of the next severe weather season.
Police Fleet Telematics & Dash Camera Deployment
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village currently operates without dash cameras or a fleet telematics program, creating accountability gaps and operational blind spots during a critical transition to contracted law enforcement services with the county sheriff's office. A Village Council-approved FY2026-27 budget for a new patrol vehicle creates an immediate, funded procurement need for fleet technology.
The opportunity
The COPS TEP grant, with a 2026 deadline, offers a direct funding path for law enforcement technology, and MiDEAL cooperative membership streamlines compliant procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns investment with approved budget authority and supports a smooth law enforcement service transition.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Police Drone Acquisition for Search-and-Rescue & Traffic Safety
Public Safety · Fleet & Transportation
High Priority
About this project
The Village Council has approved $20,000 in the FY2026-27 budget for a police department drone to support search-and-rescue and traffic safety operations. This funded initiative reflects a strategic public safety priority amid an ongoing transition in law enforcement service delivery.
The opportunity
With budget already approved and a cooperative purchasing program available, procurement friction is low and timing is immediate. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures operational readiness and maximizes the value of committed public safety funds.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility Compliance for Public Digital Services
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village's public-facing web properties have a recognized gap in meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, creating ongoing legal exposure and limiting equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities. Current platform constraints may further complicate remediation efforts.
The opportunity
Leadership transitions create a timely opening to prioritize digital infrastructure improvements, and web accessibility remediation may align with state or federal equity-focused funding in the upcoming fiscal cycle. Addressing this mandate proactively reduces legal risk and ensures all residents can access essential public services.
MiDEAL
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