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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a published Emergency Operations Plan, has no HSEEP-style exercises on record, and faces an uncertain lifecycle status for its mass notification system. NIMS implementation and EOP review mandates create direct compliance obligations, elevating operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
BRIC and HSGP grant deadlines in 2026 offer a time-sensitive funding path, and an existing Fire budget reserve supports near-term investment. A new Township Manager onboarding in mid-2025 creates a timely opening to advance preparedness priorities and close critical compliance gaps.
Township Mass Notification Consolidation and Resilience
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Northfield Township's mass notification system is operationally deployed but its lifecycle status and resilience are unknown, and broader alerting currently depends on county-level siren infrastructure. This gap in township-controlled notification coverage elevates operational and public safety risk, particularly given the absence of a published EOP and no documented HSEEP-style exercises.
The opportunity
BRIC and HSGP grant deadlines in 2026 create a near-term funding window directly aligned with mass notification and emergency preparedness initiatives. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the township to consolidate notification capabilities, address NIMS compliance requirements, and reduce dependence on county infrastructure before grant eligibility windows close.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Northfield Township has identified ADA accessibility improvements as a planned FY2027 priority, while its current website contract approaches a September 2026 renewal with a redesign under consideration. Together, these create an active compliance and modernization gap affecting equitable public access to digital services.
The opportunity
The September 2026 contract renewal and ARPA spending deadline of December 31, 2026 create a narrow window to align digital accessibility upgrades with available funding. Acting now supports FY2027 budget planning, reduces ADA compliance exposure, and improves equitable service delivery for all residents.
Fleet Telematics and Video Safety Program
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Northfield Township currently operates without fleet telematics or in-vehicle video capabilities, a gap explicitly flagged as a top safety risk by township leadership. Without these tools, fleet operations lack data-driven oversight, driver behavior monitoring, and incident documentation to protect staff and public assets.
The opportunity
Leadership has already identified this as a priority safety gap with no incumbent solution in place, creating a clear window for action. Cooperative procurement vehicles such as MiDEAL may streamline acquisition, and the project aligns with the township's active technology budget and upcoming fiscal planning.
MiDEAL
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IT Modernization · Cybersecurity & Credential Management
High Priority
About this project
Northfield Township faces a mandatory cloud migration for its core municipal system by FY2028, with a modest $10,000 computer-related reserve in the current budget. Cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management are active strategic priorities, and the approaching migration creates compounding risk if credential security and endpoint management are not addressed in parallel.
The opportunity
The ARPA spending deadline of December 31, 2026 creates a near-term window to fund IT modernization investments, and the FY2028 cloud migration milestone supports planning action now. Addressing credential security and infrastructure management ahead of migration reduces operational risk and aligns with the township's existing $57,000 annual IT budget cycle.
COPS TEP
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