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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a public Emergency Operations Plan, independent mass-notification infrastructure, and documented NIMS compliance, creating significant operational and regulatory risk. Continued reliance on county-level systems leaves residents and staff without assured, locally controlled emergency response capabilities.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs including EMPG, HSGP, and BRIC explicitly fund emergency management and communications infrastructure, offering a strong near-term funding path with limited local match. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses urgent compliance mandates and closes critical preparedness gaps before the next severe weather season.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks dedicated local mass-notification infrastructure and depends on county-level systems for resident and staff alerting. Regional hazard mitigation planning has identified this communications gap as a recognized risk, and NIMS compliance and EOP maintenance mandates remain unmet.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs explicitly funding emergency communications technology are currently accessible, with limited local match required. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns procurement with grant windows, strengthens NIMS compliance, and closes a critical alerting gap for residents and staff.
Fire Apparatus Safety and Fleet Health Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township operates aging fire apparatus under downgraded insurance coverage limited to cash value, with deferred maintenance creating measurable risk to personnel and operations. Without proactive fleet monitoring, continued deterioration elevates liability exposure and threatens emergency response readiness.
The opportunity
Cooperative purchasing vehicles currently available offer an expedited procurement path, reducing time-to-deployment within the active budget cycle. Addressing fleet health now mitigates insurance and operational risk before deferred maintenance compounds costs or results in an apparatus failure during response.
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Discuss this project →Legacy IT Modernization and Cybersecurity Remediation
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The township relies on outdated IT infrastructure, including a legacy email system and an informal vendor relationship, leaving gaps in endpoint management, identity security, and IT hygiene. A prior failed implementation has compounded operational risk and reduced confidence in current systems.
The opportunity
A leadership transition creates a timely opening to reassess IT systems and vendors, with cooperative procurement programs available to streamline acquisition and reduce costs. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the township to close security gaps and establish a more resilient, accountable IT foundation.
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Discuss this project →ARPA-Funded Schoolhouse Capital Project Completion
Capital Project Management · Federal Fund Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township's schoolhouse capital project is facing a funding shortfall, straining discretionary budgets and creating procurement urgency. ARPA funds allocated to the project carry a hard obligation deadline of December 31, 2026, with forfeiture risk if spending is not completed in time.
The opportunity
The December 31, 2026 ARPA deadline creates a defined procurement window that aligns with current fiscal planning cycles. Acting now ensures allocated federal funds are fully utilized, reduces forfeiture risk, and positions the township to pursue supplemental capital support avenues.