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Emergency Operations & Communications Center Build-Out
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Grand Traverse County has approved funding and established a Guaranteed Maximum Price for a new Emergency Operations and Communications Center (EOCC), with groundbreaking imminent. Current gaps—including no standalone city-level EOP and a fragmented mass notification ecosystem—elevate operational risk and threaten NIMS-related grant eligibility.
The opportunity
Active budget approval, a defined GMP, and a near-term construction timeline create an immediate procurement window aligned with the current fiscal cycle. Addressing communications and operations infrastructure now protects grant eligibility, closes critical preparedness gaps, and strengthens coordinated response for residents and first responders.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a standalone Emergency Operations Plan and depends on a county-managed mass notification system, creating a single point of failure and jeopardizing NIMS compliance. This fragmented, dual-platform notification ecosystem elevates operational risk and threatens eligibility for emergency preparedness grant funding.
The opportunity
NIMS non-compliance directly risks loss of grant eligibility, making near-term remediation a fiscal and operational priority. With a recently approved FY2026–2027 budget and active procurement activity, the city is positioned to act within the current buying window. Homeland Security and emergency preparedness grant programs offer viable funding pathways, and consolidating notification platforms reduces long-term operational risk while strengthening coordinated response outcomes for residents.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Patrol Fleet Telematics and In-Vehicle Camera Modernization
Public Safety · Fleet Technology
High Priority
About this project
The police department is acquiring new patrol vehicles without a confirmed telematics or in-vehicle camera framework in place, creating gaps in driver accountability, incident documentation, and fleet oversight. Existing interest in camera programs signals readiness, but the absence of integrated monitoring technology elevates operational and liability risk.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 budget approval and active patrol vehicle procurement create an immediate insertion point for fleet monitoring solutions, with funding potentially available through justice assistance and public safety technology grant programs. Acting within this cycle avoids retrofitting costs and aligns modernization with the department's broader fleet electrification planning.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →IT Endpoint Management & Cybersecurity Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city faces active cybersecurity compliance mandates requiring stronger policies and controls, with annual IT and software spend exceeding $1 million. A newly structured Internal Service Fund for FY2026–2027 centralizes technology costs across departments, increasing visibility into gaps and elevating the risk of unmanaged endpoints.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 budget cycle and Internal Service Fund structure create a timely window to advance endpoint security investments with clear departmental cost accountability. Identified grant funding paths and cooperative procurement options support cost-effective action aligned with compliance requirements and public operational continuity.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city has identified an active ADA compliance gap across public-facing digital portals, requiring alignment with WCAG 2.1 standards. Unresolved accessibility barriers risk excluding residents with disabilities from essential services and expose the city to legal and regulatory liability.
The opportunity
The recently approved FY2026–27 budget creates a near-term funding window to address this mandate before it escalates into an enforcement or litigation risk. Acting within the current budget cycle supports equitable public access and demonstrates proactive stewardship of compliance obligations.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Public Safety Equipment Grant Procurement
Public Safety · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city has demonstrated active grant management through an approved public safety equipment grant, reflecting a broader strategy of leveraging external funding for emergency response investments. Continued reliance on grant-funded procurement requires structured processes to maintain eligibility and sustain operational readiness.
The opportunity
Established grant management capability positions the city to pursue additional aligned funding programs in the current cycle, reducing capital burden on the general fund. Acting within the upcoming fiscal window maximizes access to public safety technology grants and strengthens long-term emergency response capacity.
Firehouse Subs Grant
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