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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance Alignment
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, creating a critical compliance gap against Michigan EMHSD standards and NIMS alignment requirements. Recent declared emergencies—including an ice storm and state-declared emergency—underscore the operational risk to residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs including hazard mitigation and homeland security preparedness funding are directly applicable, and a leadership transition creates an ideal window for new initiatives. Acting within the current fiscal cycle strengthens compliance posture, closes preparedness gaps, and positions the township for available grant reimbursement.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently lacks a dedicated mass notification system, relying entirely on county-level opt-in coverage that leaves residents and staff exposed during township-specific emergencies. This dependency creates critical communication gaps and conflicts with Michigan emergency management standards and NIMS alignment requirements.
The opportunity
Active emergency management planning discussions and a recent leadership transition in public safety create a timely opening to address this gap. HSGP and BRIC grant funding is available for emergency communications infrastructure, and the current fiscal environment supports pursuing solutions with limited local match required.
HSEEP-Compliant Emergency Preparedness Exercise Program
Emergency Management · NIMS Compliance
High Priority
About this project
No documented HSEEP-style exercises have been conducted, creating a compliance gap under NIMS alignment requirements and Michigan EMHSD standards. This absence elevates operational and regulatory risk, particularly given recent declared emergencies and reliance on county-level mass notification systems.
The opportunity
BRIC and HSGP grant cycles offer direct funding pathways for exercise programs with limited local match requirements, aligning with current fiscal planning. A transitional leadership period in public safety creates a timely window to establish compliant exercise programs and strengthen community resilience.
IT & Cybersecurity Modernization Initiative
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Cybersecurity has been identified as the township's top strategic priority, with an active procurement process already underway. Without modernized protections, public systems and sensitive data remain exposed to operational disruption and compliance risk.
The opportunity
An approved cybersecurity quote signals allocated budget and readiness to act within the current fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement and accelerate implementation, reducing time-to-protection for township operations.
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Digital Accessibility · Civic Technology
High Priority
About this project
The township's current public-facing web portal contract expires November 2026, creating a defined window to address unresolved web and document accessibility compliance gaps. Failure to act risks continued ADA exposure and degraded digital service delivery for residents.
The opportunity
The upcoming contract expiration provides a natural, time-bound procurement trigger aligned with the current fiscal planning cycle. Addressing accessibility compliance now reduces legal risk, improves equitable resident access, and may qualify for cooperative purchasing vehicles to streamline procurement.
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