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Emergency Operations Plan & NIMS Compliance Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city faces critical emergency preparedness gaps, including missing EOP documentation, no named mass notification system for Kalamazoo County, and leadership vacancies that compound operational risk. Federal funding eligibility requires NIMS adoption, and these unresolved mandates elevate both compliance exposure and community safety risk.
The opportunity
A July 2026 federal grant deadline (HSGP) and a budget retreat on July 29, 2026 create a narrow, time-sensitive window to secure funding and prioritize preparedness investments. Addressing these gaps now protects federal funding eligibility, reduces operational liability, and strengthens community resilience ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
Mass Notification & ECC Readiness Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Kalamazoo County currently lacks a confirmed mass notification system, creating a critical gap in public and staff alerting during emergencies. Outstanding EOP review requirements and NIMS compliance mandates for federal funding eligibility elevate both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
A July 2026 grant deadline tied to emergency preparedness funding creates immediate budget urgency for closing this alerting gap. Acting now aligns with active EOP and NIMS compliance requirements, strengthens community resilience, and positions the county to secure available federal funds before the window closes.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Program
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City lacks documented telematics deployment across its fleet, despite recorded public incidents that create liability exposure and limit the ability to defend against claims or demonstrate driver safety improvements. An active fleet replacement and vehicle capital program presents a timely integration point for closing this operational gap.
The opportunity
Grant programs explicitly covering vehicle telematics carry deadlines in July 2026, offering significant funding potential with defined timelines that align with the City's active capital program. Acting now positions the City to reduce liability risk, strengthen safety outcomes, and leverage available funding before the window closes.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Website Redesign & Digital Services Modernization
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city has active mandates for website accessibility compliance under WCAG/ADA standards, with modernization efforts already underway but incomplete. Rated at the highest urgency level, gaps in digital citizen access create compliance exposure and inequitable service delivery for residents.
The opportunity
A budget retreat in July 2026 represents a critical funding decision point, and a September 2026 federal relief spending deadline signals available funds for eligible digital initiatives. Acting now aligns procurement with cooperative purchasing vehicles already in place, reducing cycle time and cost.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization: Storage & Network Refresh
IT Modernization · Infrastructure Resilience
High Priority
About this project
Active procurements for storage and networking infrastructure signal near-term refresh needs across the organization. Aging systems create operational continuity risk, and delays in modernization can expose the entity to performance gaps and service delivery failures affecting staff and residents.
The opportunity
Federal COVID-19 relief grant funds carry a September 1, 2026 spending deadline, and a July 29 budget retreat will set major fiscal priorities — creating a narrow window to align infrastructure investments with available funding and secure long-term operational resilience.
COVID-19 relief grants
Discuss this project →Federal Grant Utilization & Budget Planning
Grant Compliance · Public Finance
High Priority
About this project
The entity faces a September 1, 2026 deadline to expend federal COVID-19 relief funds, alongside a $14M FAA airport infrastructure grant and active enterprise fund adjustments. Failure to align spending with grant requirements risks forfeiture of public dollars and audit exposure.
The opportunity
A July 29, 2026 budget retreat and converging grant deadlines—including opportunities tied to HSGP, COPS TEP, and JAG—create a concentrated window to align priorities and secure eligible funding. Acting now ensures projects are positioned before fiscal-year decisions are finalized and grant windows close.