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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, documented exercises, or After Action Reviews, and depends on county systems for core emergency functions. NIMS implementation is required for federal funding eligibility, creating a direct compliance mandate that remains unmet.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs with 2026 deadlines—including HSGP and BRIC—provide viable funding paths for emergency preparedness initiatives with limited local match required. Acting within the current budget cycle aligns procurement with the approved FY2027 plan and strengthens the township's defensible compliance posture.
Fleet Telematics & Safety Monitoring Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently operates without dash cameras or telematics systems, leaving municipal fleet activity unmonitored and limiting the ability to defend against or investigate roadway incidents. This operational gap exposes the municipality to unmitigated safety risks and potential liability across routine public works and service delivery functions.
The opportunity
Fleet replacement is already budget-approved for FY2027, creating a confirmed and timely funding path for integrating telematics and safety monitoring from the outset. Acting within this cycle allows the township to build safety infrastructure into new assets rather than retrofitting later at greater cost, while cooperative procurement options support streamlined, compliant acquisition.
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Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The township has budget-approved IT infrastructure upgrades for FY2027, but documented cybersecurity tooling gaps remain unaddressed. Without structured security controls, public systems and resident data face elevated operational risk heading into the next budget cycle.
The opportunity
Active FY2027 budget approval signals a near-term procurement window, and HSGP may offer a secondary funding path for eligible cybersecurity components. Addressing these gaps now strengthens operational resilience and aligns spending with confirmed capital planning priorities.
Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Bedford Township's public-facing digital portals have identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps, creating legal exposure and barriers to resident access. Without remediation, the township risks ADA-related complaints and inequitable access to essential government services.
The opportunity
The active FY2027 budget and capital improvement planning cycle creates a near-term window to fund accessibility remediation before the next fiscal close. Addressing compliance now reduces legal risk, broadens resident access, and aligns with responsible stewardship of public digital infrastructure.
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Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Bedford Township's current mass notification system presents coverage and reliability gaps at a time when emergency preparedness deficiencies—including no documented EOP and reliance on county systems—elevate operational and public safety risk. Modernizing this capability is a budget-approved strategic initiative for the FY2027 cycle.
The opportunity
Active grant programs, including HSGP and BRIC with 2026 deadlines, provide direct funding paths for emergency notification and preparedness investments with limited local match required. Acting within the current budget cycle ensures alignment with approved capital planning and strengthens NIMS compliance for continued funding eligibility.