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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a publicly-posted Emergency Operations Plan, township-specific mass-notification, and documented HSEEP-style exercises, relying instead on county systems. Federal NIMS requirements and Michigan EMHSD coordination mandates create active regulatory and operational exposure for residents and staff.
The opportunity
FEMA mitigation grants and Homeland Security Grant Program funding are identified pathways, with the upcoming Township Board Meeting in August 2026 as the nearest procurement decision window. Acting now closes critical compliance gaps, advances the Lenawee County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and strengthens local emergency response capacity.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a local mass-notification system, leaving residents and staff dependent on county-level alerting with no direct, timely communication capability during emergencies. Grant compliance deadlines for emergency notification systems and NIMS coordination requirements elevate both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
HSGP funding is available and directly aligned with local mass-notification initiatives, reducing the burden on general fund resources. With a Board procurement decision window approaching in August 2026 and active compliance mandates, this project is positioned for near-term action with strong funding support and measurable public safety outcomes.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township faces an identified WCAG 2.1 compliance deadline, with website accessibility gaps creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable public access. Failure to remediate risks ADA-related liability and undermines the township's broader goal of expanding digital public engagement.
The opportunity
A defined compliance deadline creates clear urgency, and this project can be staged by risk severity to align with current budget cycles and available funding pathways. Addressing accessibility now reduces legal risk, improves resident-facing services, and supports the township's digital engagement strategy.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Securing Township Credentials and Identity Access
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The township currently relies on consumer-grade email and lacks centralized credential or password management, leaving staff accounts and public systems exposed to identity-based threats. Cybersecurity is an identified urgency driver, and the absence of enterprise IT infrastructure creates measurable risk to operational continuity and public data.
The opportunity
Recent board approvals for IT and security investments, combined with healthy General Fund balances, signal readiness to act within the current budget cycle. Foundational credential security is eligible for cost-effective deployment and aligns with cooperative purchasing programs available to Michigan townships, reducing procurement complexity.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Monitoring
Fleet Safety · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
No fleet telemetry or dashcam systems have been identified, limiting incident documentation, driver behavior oversight, and liability management. This gap increases exposure to unreported claims and weakens the township's ability to defend or resolve fleet-related incidents.
The opportunity
Recent capital commitments to public safety and road infrastructure signal a receptive budget environment, and cooperative purchasing programs may streamline procurement. Addressing fleet monitoring now reduces operational liability and aligns with the upcoming board decision window in the current fiscal cycle.