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AVL System Deployment for Fleet Safety and Risk Reduction
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks an active fleet telematics solution, and a recent fleet accident has driven insurance expenses approximately $354,000 over budget. A council-approved procurement for an Automatic Vehicle Location system is underway, signaling urgent need for improved fleet visibility and risk mitigation.
The opportunity
With budget approval confirmed and cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use, this project is positioned for rapid execution within the current fiscal cycle. Deploying AVL now reduces operational liability, supports insurance cost recovery, and strengthens public accountability for city fleet operations.
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Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Modernization and Compliance Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's Emergency Operations Plan has not been updated since 2018, leaving critical gaps in preparedness as recent severe weather and infrastructure emergencies have exposed response deficiencies. A 2026 Oakland County After-Action Review Policy mandate creates an immediate compliance obligation, elevating operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The 2026 compliance mandate creates a time-sensitive driver to act within the current fiscal cycle. Homeland Security Grant Program and Emergency Management Performance Grant funding provide eligible, low-local-match pathways to close preparedness gaps and meet mandated review requirements while strengthening community resilience.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Replacement and EOC Coordination
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's current mass notification system has an unknown contract status, creating an immediate displacement risk and gaps in public alert and EOC coordination capabilities. Combined with an outdated Emergency Operations Plan, these deficiencies elevate operational and compliance risk for residents and emergency personnel.
The opportunity
A recent county-level After-Action Review compliance mandate and active HSGP and EMPG grant eligibility create a timely funding and compliance pathway for this project. Acting within the current fiscal cycle strengthens emergency preparedness, closes coordination gaps, and positions the city to meet evolving public safety obligations.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →After-Action Review Compliance & Process Implementation
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Oakland County's After-Action Review Policy, adopted in early 2026, creates an immediate compliance mandate for the City of Novi's fire and emergency management operations. Without a structured AAR process in place, the city faces both regulatory exposure and operational risk in its emergency response functions.
The opportunity
The recency of this mandate makes near-term action essential to avoid compliance gaps heading into the next fiscal cycle. HSGP and EMPG grant programs offer eligible funding pathways to support the tools and processes needed to meet this requirement and strengthen overall emergency preparedness.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →911 Phone System End-of-Life Replacement
Public Safety · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city's 911 phone system has reached end-of-life and is actively being replaced, representing a critical operational infrastructure transition. Continuity of emergency communications is essential to public safety, and delays or gaps in this process elevate risk for residents and first responders.
The opportunity
An open procurement window and demonstrated budget capacity signal this project is prioritized within the current fiscal cycle. Acting decisively ensures uninterrupted 911 service delivery, reduces operational risk, and aligns with the city's broader commitment to public safety infrastructure investment.
IT and Cybersecurity Modernization for Compliance Readiness
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city has identified IT and cybersecurity modernization as a strategic priority, with active CJIS and HIPAA compliance requirements—particularly tied to telehealth device use—creating near-term risk if controls are not strengthened. With an annual IT and software investment exceeding $4.6 million, ensuring that spend is protected by adequate security infrastructure is a critical operational and fiduciary concern.
The opportunity
Leadership alignment and confirmed budget attention make this an actionable window to advance cybersecurity controls before compliance deadlines create audit or liability exposure. Investments in this area may align with state and federal funding pathways and support the city's broader public safety and technology modernization goals.