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New 911 Center and EOC Campus Build-Out
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Garfield Township has launched a capital project to construct a dedicated 911 center and Emergency Operations Center, exposing immediate gaps in EOC communications, mass notification, and integrated IT infrastructure. The township currently lacks a standalone emergency operations plan and relies on county-managed systems, creating continuity and compliance risk ahead of a key leadership transition in mid-2026.
The opportunity
Approved 2026 capital budget outlays and alignment with Homeland Security and BRIC grant programs create a near-term funding pathway for this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal window ensures procurement readiness, supports biennial EOP compliance, and establishes independent emergency management capacity before the upcoming coordinator transition.
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Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Garfield Township lacks a jurisdiction-specific Emergency Operations Plan, currently relying on county-level plans—creating compliance risk tied to biennial EOP review and certification mandates and jeopardizing EMPG grant eligibility. Recent flooding events have exposed operational gaps, and an imminent leadership transition in July 2026 further elevates continuity risk.
The opportunity
Biennial EOP certification deadlines and an approaching leadership change create a narrow, time-bound window to act before compliance and grant eligibility are compromised. Homeland Security and BRIC grant programs offer viable funding pathways, and addressing this now positions the township for sustained preparedness and uninterrupted emergency management operations.
Mass Notification Independence & EOC Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township's current reliance on county-managed alert systems limits independent operational control, creating continuity risk during emergencies. The new EOC campus project, an upcoming EMC leadership transition, and recent flooding events underscore the urgency of establishing standalone mass-notification capabilities.
The opportunity
The convergence of the EOC build-out, a leadership transition in July 2026, and the county's 911 system replacement creates a near-term window to act. Homeland Security and BRIC grant programs offer eligible funding pathways, and aligning procurement now supports both compliance and uninterrupted public safety operations.
EMC Transition & Emergency Management Continuity Planning
Emergency Management · Compliance & Continuity
High Priority
About this project
The departure of Garfield Township's dual-role Emergency Management Coordinator in July 2026 creates an immediate leadership gap and compliance risk, as maintaining a qualified EMC is a condition of emergency management mandates. The township also lacks a standalone EOP, increasing operational vulnerability ahead of this transition.
The opportunity
The July 2026 deadline is a hard, near-term forcing function requiring prompt action to preserve compliance, continuity, and EMPG grant eligibility. Homeland Security grant programs may offset transition and preparedness costs, and acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces risk exposure ahead of the leadership change.
911 System Replacement & Dispatch Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Grand Traverse County is executing a funded, high-priority 911 phone system replacement tied directly to township dispatch and alert operations. The township's dependence on county-managed infrastructure means operational continuity hinges on coordinated modernization, with added urgency from an incoming EOC campus build and a pending Emergency Management Coordinator transition in mid-2026.
The opportunity
Alignment between the county's 911 replacement and the new EOC campus creates a narrow window to modernize integrated dispatch and communications in a single, coordinated effort. Homeland Security and BRIC grant programs offer eligible funding pathways, and acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces transition risk ahead of the July 2026 leadership change.
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