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Village-Level Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a formal Emergency Operations Plan, documented exercises, and an independent mass-notification system, relying entirely on the county for critical alerts. Compliance obligations under the Disaster Mitigation Act, NIMS, and the Michigan Emergency Management Act create significant legal and operational exposure for residents and staff.
The opportunity
The active FY26-27 budget cycle—with a public hearing in March 2026 and budget adoption in July 2026—creates a clear near-term window, supported by a dedicated Fire Fund capital line and grants including EMPG and BRIC aligned to emergency communications and EOC equipment. Acting now reduces compliance risk and positions the village to capture available funding before deadlines pass.
Village-Owned Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village currently relies on a county-administered notification platform, leaving it without independent control over direct resident and staff communications during emergencies. This dependency creates a critical gap in incident response capability and conflicts with state and federal emergency preparedness mandates including NIMS and the Michigan Emergency Management Act.
The opportunity
Active grant programs with strong alignment to emergency communications infrastructure—including EMPG and JAG—support a near-term, funded path forward. With a public budget hearing in early 2026 and an existing capital improvement plan, this project fits squarely within the current planning and appropriations window.
Municipal IT and Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The village has budgeted $60,000 for IT and cybersecurity modernization in FY26-27 with no existing endpoint management or cybersecurity tooling currently in place. This greenfield gap exposes municipal systems and resident data to unmitigated risk, with no incumbent solution providing continuity or compliance coverage.
The opportunity
The active FY26-27 budget cycle, confirmed funding, and upcoming public hearings define a clear procurement window, while JAG and BRIC grants offer supplemental funding potential. Acting now allows the village to close critical security gaps, strengthen operational resilience, and align spending with current fiscal planning.
Fleet Safety & Driver Monitoring Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Rising workers' compensation costs in the Fire Department and an absence of in-vehicle safety technology signal growing operational and financial risk. Without fleet monitoring capabilities, the village lacks visibility into driver behavior, incident prevention, and liability exposure across its public fleet.
The opportunity
Active FY26-27 budget planning and a confirmed DPW vehicle purchase create a near-term window to address fleet safety infrastructure. BRIC grant funding offers a possible cost-offset pathway, and acting within the current budget cycle supports both safety outcomes and responsible stewardship of public funds.