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Local Emergency Operations Plan Activation
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Barton Township lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan, relies on county-level mass notification, and faces an expiring county Hazard Management Plan. Compliance mandates under NIMS, EOP coordination requirements, and Public Act 390—compounded by a severe April 2026 flooding incident—create immediate regulatory and operational risk.
The opportunity
Federal BRIC and HSGP grant deadlines in July 2026 create a near-term funding window, and the FY2026-27 budget hearing in April 2026 aligns procurement timing. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and positions the township to leverage available federal preparedness funding.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Barton Township has identified gaps in web accessibility, with digital properties falling short of the state-mandated WCAG 2.1 AA standard. Non-compliance creates legal exposure and restricts equitable public access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
State compliance mandates establish a clear, documented justification for action, and the FY2026-27 budget cycle presents a near-term window to fund remediation. Accessible cooperative purchasing channels reduce procurement complexity, lowering the barrier to initiating this project quickly.
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Discuss this project →Securing Official Communications and Credential Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Township officials are conducting official government business through personal email accounts, creating significant exposure to data breaches and unauthorized access. This practice conflicts with baseline information security standards and places sensitive constituent and operational data at risk.
The opportunity
The FY2026–27 budget cycle and available cooperative procurement vehicles provide accessible, near-term paths to address this gap with minimal administrative burden. Formalizing credential and identity management now reduces breach liability, supports compliance, and strengthens public trust in township operations.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Public Works Vehicle Safety
Fleet Safety · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
Public works vehicles currently operate without telematics or dash camera coverage, leaving a documented gap in driver safety monitoring and incident response capability. Without visibility into vehicle activity, the township faces elevated liability exposure and limited ability to reconstruct incidents or demonstrate due diligence.
The opportunity
The upcoming FY2026–27 budget cycle and potential alignment with federal hazard mitigation grant programs present a near-term window to address this gap with reduced local cost burden. Cooperative purchasing agreements may further streamline procurement and help offset the impact of recent millage constraints.