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Emergency Operations Plan and Coordinator Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Yates Township has no published Emergency Operations Plan, no named Emergency Management Coordinator, and an active Local State of Emergency (Storm 2026), creating immediate compliance and operational risk. NIMS requirements remain unmet, leaving residents and staff without a structured response framework during an ongoing emergency event.
The opportunity
HSGP funding is explicitly available for emergency management equipment and coordination, and the active emergency declaration signals near-term public-safety spending already in motion. Acting within the current fiscal cycle closes critical compliance gaps, strengthens community resilience, and positions the township to leverage available grant funding with limited local match.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a documented mass alert system, leaving residents and staff without reliable notification during emergencies. An active Local State of Emergency underscores this critical gap, while a split between township and county-level notification creates consolidation risk and coordination delays.
The opportunity
An active emergency declaration creates immediate urgency to close this preparedness gap before the next incident. HSGP funding explicitly covers mass notification equipment, and cooperative purchasing pathways can accelerate procurement within the current public-safety spending cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
A recent board agenda formally identified a website audit and WCAG 2.1 compliance as action items, confirming documented accessibility gaps across public-facing digital properties. Without remediation, the township risks ADA non-compliance and unequal access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
An active IT RFP signals a defined near-term procurement window, and cooperative purchasing programs available to Michigan municipalities can help offset costs given limited annual IT budget. Addressing compliance now reduces legal exposure and ensures equitable digital access ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
MiDEAL
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IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Yates Township lacks documented endpoint management and credential security tools, reflecting foundational IT hygiene gaps in a lightly digitized environment. An active IT RFP signals leadership is beginning to formalize procurement, creating a timely window to address these vulnerabilities before they escalate.
The opportunity
The current IT RFP process and leadership transition create a defined entry point for cost-effective, co-op-eligible solutions aligned with the township's modest IT budget. Acting within this procurement cycle allows the township to close critical security gaps while leveraging cooperative purchasing to maximize limited public funds.
FY26 COPS TEP
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