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Emergency Communications Consolidation and Compliance Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates a split emergency communications ecosystem, creating integration gaps that elevate operational risk during critical incidents. Active mandates under NIMS, the Michigan Emergency Management Act, and EMPG requirements—alongside outstanding exercise action items—demand near-term resolution.
The opportunity
A $3M 911 Dispatch/EOC grant application and EMPG funding with July 2026 deadlines create a defined window to advance consolidation with strong external funding support. Acting now aligns with compliance timelines, reduces incident-response risk, and maximizes available grant offsets to local budget.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county is in the final stages of migrating its public-facing digital properties to WCAG 2.1 standards under active ADA mandates, with gaps remaining across web forms and document management systems. Incomplete compliance creates legal exposure and limits equitable public access to government services.
The opportunity
With migration already underway, completing this effort within the current fiscal cycle minimizes legal and reputational risk while closing the compliance gap. Eligible funding pathways and existing technology investments can be leveraged to finalize accessibility alignment efficiently and sustainably.
MiDEAL
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Public Transit Operations · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Van Buren Public Transit operates 23 vehicles and is actively procuring updated transit scheduling and ride management software to replace an aging platform. Delays in modernization risk service continuity, scheduling inefficiencies, and reduced quality of transit services for county residents.
The opportunity
An active procurement with time-sensitive quote expiration creates a narrow window to advance this project within the current budget cycle. Recent capital investments in fleet expansion support a broader modernization scope, and cooperative purchasing vehicles may reduce procurement burden and cost.
Endpoint Management Modernization & PC Refresh
IT Modernization · Endpoint Security
High Priority
About this project
The county has approved a $55K PC refresh initiative, creating a timely opening to reassess its current endpoint management platform. Without modernization, aging devices and fragmented management tools increase cybersecurity exposure and operational inefficiency across county staff.
The opportunity
Active budget approval and near-term procurement activity make this an ideal moment to align endpoint management improvements with the refresh cycle. Eligible cooperative purchasing agreements and potential grant funding pathways can reduce local cost burden while strengthening countywide IT resilience.
Copier & Office Equipment Lease Renewal
Office Operations · Document Management
High Priority
About this project
The county faces an upcoming copier lease renewal, creating a defined window to reassess imaging and document management infrastructure. Aging or misaligned equipment can reduce operational efficiency and complicate compliance with public records and accessibility requirements.
The opportunity
Lease renewal cycles offer a predictable procurement window that aligns with fiscal planning and may be eligible for cooperative purchasing agreements such as MiDEAL. Addressing this now allows the county to consolidate equipment, improve document workflows, and maximize value from existing software investments.
MiDEAL
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