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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Butterfield Township has no publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan, creating significant compliance exposure against NIMS standards and state EOP review cycle mandates. A recent FEMA disaster designation for Missaukee County amplifies urgency, and the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan assigns the township a high-priority scenario-planning action within a 1–2 year window.
The opportunity
The active FEMA disaster designation and BRIC grant program provide a clear, time-sensitive funding path for emergency management planning with limited local match required. Acting within the current cycle addresses compliance gaps, fulfills the county Hazard Mitigation Plan directive, and strengthens community resilience before the next declared event.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Butterfield Township lacks independent public mass-notification capability and relies on the county for emergency communications, a gap formally acknowledged in the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan. A recent FEMA disaster designation has elevated urgency, and the absence of a posted Emergency Operations Plan creates measurable compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
The FEMA disaster designation and the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan action item targeting Butterfield Township create strong near-term pressure to act. BRIC grant funding provides an eligible, low-local-match path to close this gap, and alignment with the current grant cycle makes this an immediate priority for protecting residents and meeting state emergency preparedness expectations.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Michigan townships are subject to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, and unresolved gaps in public-facing digital portals create legal exposure and limit equitable access to government services for residents. Continued non-compliance elevates the risk of formal complaints, litigation, and reputational harm.
The opportunity
Cooperative purchasing options available to Michigan municipalities simplify procurement and reduce administrative burden, making this an efficient use of public funds. Addressing compliance gaps now aligns with fiscal-year planning cycles and reduces ongoing legal and operational risk before it escalates.
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Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A split email environment — staff using personal accounts alongside official township email — creates unmanaged credential exposure and identity access vulnerabilities. County-level cybersecurity guidance is increasing pressure on the township to close these gaps before they result in a breach or audit finding.
The opportunity
The BRIC grant program explicitly covers cybersecurity activities, offering a viable funding path with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses a documented vulnerability, supports compliance posture, and aligns with the township's broader resilience planning priorities.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Deployment
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township operates its fleet without telematics or dash-cam technology, leaving a gap in driver accountability, incident documentation, and preventative safety oversight. Without evidentiary data capture, the township faces elevated liability exposure and limited visibility into fleet operations and risk.
The opportunity
A greenfield deployment avoids transition complexity and can be structured as a low-cost pilot eligible through cooperative purchasing programs, easing procurement burden. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the township to reduce liability risk and establish a scalable safety baseline before incidents occur.
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