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Web Accessibility Compliance Upgrade to WCAG 2.1
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Milan Fire Department's public-facing website is currently undergoing accessibility remediation referencing WCAG 2.0, which falls short of the current 2.1 standard. This gap exposes the department to compliance risk and limits equitable public access to critical fire and safety information.
The opportunity
With a revised FY 2026-27 budget of nearly $1 million and capital allocations already in place, funding conditions are favorable to close this compliance gap now. Cooperative purchasing agreements are confirmed, enabling streamlined procurement and faster time to compliance within the current budget cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department faces moderate but significant emergency preparedness gaps, including an unverified Emergency Operations Plan, an unconfirmed mass notification system, and no designated local emergency management coordinator. These gaps elevate operational and public safety risk, leaving residents and first responders without a verified, coordinated response framework.
The opportunity
Active departmental strategic initiatives in hazardous materials preparedness and an AFG grant cycle create a timely opening to address these gaps. The revised FY 2026–27 budget, including capital expense allocations, supports investment now, and cooperative purchasing agreements may further streamline procurement and reduce administrative burden.
AFG grant
Discuss this project →Strengthening Credential and Identity Security Controls
Cybersecurity · Identity Management
High Priority
About this project
An active cybersecurity awareness investment signals organizational commitment to security, but a fragmented IT environment and gaps in credential and identity management leave critical systems exposed. Without a unified identity strategy, public agencies face elevated risk of unauthorized access and data compromise.
The opportunity
Existing cooperative purchasing agreements, including Sourcewell, can streamline procurement and reduce administrative burden within the current fiscal cycle. Consolidating identity and credential management now closes known security gaps and strengthens the organization's overall cyber posture ahead of future audits or compliance reviews.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Tanker Replacement Planning
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Milan Fire Department's continuous emergency operations and cross-trained response model place elevated demands on aging fleet assets, including a tanker in need of replacement. Fleet considerations have been incorporated into FY27 capital budgeting, though no formal technology deployment decision is yet documented.
The opportunity
With nearly $1 million in revised FY27 departmental budget and $125,000 allocated for capital expenses, the upcoming fiscal cycle presents a structured window to advance fleet safety investments. Cooperative purchasing agreements are confirmed, offering a streamlined procurement pathway that reduces administrative burden and supports responsible stewardship of public funds.
Sourcewell
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