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Emergency Operations Plan Formalization and Compliance Review
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
New Buffalo lacks a clearly defined, up-to-date Emergency Operations Plan, with unknown review dates and an emergency preparedness score indicating significant gaps. NIMS compliance mandates require documented EOP review cycles, and newly appointed emergency management leadership in 2026 heightens urgency to formalize and close these gaps.
The opportunity
EMPG funding is already in place, and HSGP represents a near-term, direct funding path for emergency management technology and planning initiatives. Acting now aligns with new leadership priorities, satisfies compliance mandates, and positions the entity to strengthen community preparedness within the current budget cycle.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The current mass notification system has an unknown contract status, creating direct risk to reliable public alerting during emergencies. Combined with identified emergency preparedness gaps and NIMS/EOP compliance obligations, the entity faces elevated operational and public safety exposure.
The opportunity
New emergency management leadership, active EM budget allocation, and direct eligibility for Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding create a timely window to modernize alerting capabilities. Acting within the current fiscal cycle strengthens compliance posture, reduces displacement risk, and ensures continuity of public notification during incidents.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The entity has identified gaps in digital accessibility and made a formal commitment to achieving WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across its public-facing web presence. Unresolved gaps create legal exposure under federal accessibility mandates and limit equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
An active, documented compliance commitment signals this initiative is underway, making now the right time to close gaps before legal or audit risk escalates. This effort aligns with broader digital modernization priorities and may be eligible for state or federal funding support within the current fiscal cycle.
IT Modernization and Managed Security Services Advancement
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The entity relies on local managed service providers for IT operations while carrying over $1.6M in annual IT and software spend, with identified gaps in cybersecurity and password management. Budget-approved modernization initiatives are in place, but the current MSP-dependent model introduces endpoint security risks and operational continuity concerns.
The opportunity
Active leadership transitions and budget-approved modernization initiatives create a timely window to evaluate and strengthen managed security and endpoint management capabilities. Aligning investments now supports compliance posture, reduces operational risk, and positions the entity to steward public technology funds effectively into the next fiscal cycle.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Modernization and Transportation Safety Upgrade
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Budget-approved fleet modernization initiatives are underway, but financial deficits in transit operations and workers' compensation risks from manual equipment handling signal unresolved safety and cost vulnerabilities. Without modernized fleet technology, operational continuity and staff safety remain at risk.
The opportunity
Active procurement readiness and budget approval position this project for near-term action, with potential alignment to federal infrastructure and hazard mitigation funding streams. Advancing fleet modernization now reduces liability exposure, improves service delivery, and supports responsible stewardship of public transportation funds.