Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Richland Township lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented local exercises or After Action Reviews, and has experienced mass-notification performance concerns during real incidents. Recent flooding events and NIMS compliance mandates elevate operational and public safety risk for residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs, including HSGP and EMPG, offer viable funding pathways for preparedness initiatives, and the township's newly adopted budget signals active public safety investment. Engaging now aligns with the annual procurement cycle and positions the township to close critical compliance and readiness gaps before the next emergency event.
Mass Notification System Consolidation and Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently operates two separate mass notification platforms, creating redundancy, increased costs, and unresolved questions about system reliability during actual emergencies. This fragmented approach elevates operational risk and undermines the coordinated, dependable public alerting that emergency preparedness mandates require.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs such as HSGP and EMPG offer viable funding pathways for notification infrastructure improvements, and the township's recently adopted budget includes increased Fire Capital allocations. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the township to reduce redundancy, strengthen compliance, and improve resident safety outcomes.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
A property damage incident involving township crews and a fire apparatus capital shortfall highlight active fleet safety risks. These gaps signal the need for improved vehicle oversight and operational accountability across township fleet operations.
The opportunity
The adopted 2026–2027 budget and a $212,000 transfer to the Fire Capital fund create a timely alignment for fleet safety investments. BRIC grant eligibility and cooperative purchasing options may reduce procurement burden and accelerate implementation within the current fiscal cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Civic Technology
High Priority
About this project
The township has identified WCAG 2.1 compliance as an unresolved gap, with ADA accommodation language appearing in meeting agendas. Unaddressed accessibility barriers create legal exposure under federal law and limit equitable resident access to public-facing digital services and information.
The opportunity
The township's active budget cycle and documented IT and web discussions signal near-term openness to remediation investment. Addressing accessibility now reduces legal risk, broadens resident access, and positions the township to align with state and federal digital equity expectations ahead of the next fiscal year.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →