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Emergency Operations Plan Review & Coordination Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Manistee County faces unknown EOP status, limited Emergency Management Coordinator availability during incidents, and no documented exercises — gaps exposed by a recent emergency declaration. Michigan's EOP review mandate and an ongoing consolidation of EM and 911 roles demand updated, integrated emergency management capabilities.
The opportunity
Committed FY 2025/26 funding for a federal emergency management grant and alignment with EMPG-eligible initiatives create a clear pathway to act now. Upcoming board and budget decision windows in July–August 2026 make this the critical period to advance compliance, close preparedness gaps, and strengthen coordinated public response.
FY26 EMPG
Discuss this project →Fire/EMS Mass Notification System Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current mass notification system has been identified as a gap in emergency coordinator availability and incident communication, prompting the 911 Director to actively pursue an upgrade. Compliance mandates around emergency notification capability and EOP review requirements elevate the operational and regulatory risk of delayed action.
The opportunity
FY26 emergency management grant programs and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available now, reducing procurement complexity and local cost burden. Addressing this gap strengthens incident response, supports compliance, and protects public safety outcomes ahead of the upcoming budget cycle.
FY26 EMPG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county has a documented commitment to WCAG 2.1 (AA) conformance but faces active gaps in website and document accessibility, creating legal and equity exposure. Residents relying on assistive technologies are underserved, and unresolved compliance gaps elevate risk ahead of the upcoming budget cycle.
The opportunity
The July/August 2026 budget cycle presents a near-term decision window to fund accessibility remediation and align with federal and state compliance mandates. Acting now reduces legal liability, advances digital equity for all residents, and positions the county to leverage cooperative procurement pathways for cost efficiency.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks documented dash-cam or telematics systems, experiences routine local crashes, and relies on complaint forms in patrol vehicles—creating measurable gaps in evidence collection and risk mitigation. An active transit fleet modernization initiative signals readiness to address these operational and safety deficiencies.
The opportunity
An MDOT grant supporting bus fleet modernization and federal funding pathways such as the COPS Technology & Equipment Program and Edward Byrne JAG program offer viable, low-barrier funding options. Acting within the current grant cycle and ahead of the FY budget window positions the county to reduce liability, improve safety outcomes, and strengthen accountability.
COPS Technology & Equipment Program
Discuss this project →IT Needs Assessment & Technology Replacement Planning
IT Modernization · Public Sector Technology Planning
High Priority
About this project
The county is actively working to assess overall IT needs and develop a structured technology replacement schedule, against an annual IT and software spend of $582,007. Without a defined roadmap, aging systems and unaddressed gaps in endpoint management and cybersecurity create compounding operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
Active grant-seeking, capital project funding, and cooperative purchasing access position the county to move efficiently once IT priorities are established. Aligning this assessment with the upcoming fiscal cycle maximizes the impact of available funding and reduces exposure from deferred technology decisions.
Sourcewell
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