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Emergency Operations Plan Renewal and NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Everett Township's Emergency Operations Plan is expiring, and recent flooding events have revealed active preparedness gaps. NIMS adoption and EOP coordination are current compliance mandates, with the Newaygo County Hazard Management Plan—in which the township participates—set to expire in June 2026.
The opportunity
The June 2026 plan expiration creates a firm, time-bound compliance deadline that aligns with the township's annual budget planning window running March through June. Federal grant programs, including Homeland Security funding cycles, offer eligible pathways to address preparedness gaps with limited local match required.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Municipal Mass Notification Independence and Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently depends on a county-operated notification system, limiting direct control over resident and staff communications during emergencies. With an expiring Hazard Management Plan and flooding-related gaps identified, this dependency elevates operational and compliance risk under NIMS and EOP coordination requirements.
The opportunity
The expiring Hazard Management Plan and active FY2026 grant windows—including Homeland Security-aligned programs—create a timely funding pathway with limited local match required. Acting within the current budget planning cycle secures independent notification capability and strengthens compliance posture ahead of plan renewal deadlines.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Enterprise Credential Management for Township Staff
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Township staff are conducting official business using consumer email accounts, signaling the absence of enterprise identity and credential management controls. This gap creates measurable cybersecurity exposure, undermines data integrity, and elevates risk to public records and resident information.
The opportunity
The active budget planning window (March–June) creates a near-term procurement opportunity, and cooperative purchasing access supports streamlined acquisition with reduced administrative burden. Addressing this now strengthens cybersecurity posture, supports general readiness recommendations, and aligns with responsible stewardship of public data.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently lacks fleet safety and monitoring technology, and a documented public near-miss incident at the Transfer Station has elevated operational and liability risk. Without a fleet management solution in place, the township remains exposed to recurring safety gaps and potential liability.
The opportunity
The COPS TEP grant offers a direct funding pathway for fleet safety solutions, and the March–June budget planning window aligns with near-term procurement decisions. Acting now reduces operational risk, supports responsible stewardship of public assets, and leverages cooperative purchasing to simplify acquisition.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The township's public-facing website contains linked PDFs and unresolved WCAG/ADA accessibility gaps, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable access for residents with disabilities. These standing compliance deficiencies represent ongoing regulatory risk with no remediation plan in place.
The opportunity
With budget planning underway and low procurement thresholds supporting staged purchases, now is a practical window to address accessibility gaps incrementally. Remediating WCAG/ADA compliance protects the township from legal liability while ensuring all residents can equitably access public information and services.