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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a local Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented exercises, and depends on county-level mass notification without direct community outreach. NIMS and Michigan Public Act 201 mandate EOP review, and a recent severe weather and flooding declaration has elevated the urgency of closing these preparedness gaps.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program deadline in July 2026, alongside BRIC grant alignment, provides multiple near-term funding paths with limited local match required. Acting now addresses documented compliance mandates, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with the Village's upcoming municipal complex transition.
Modernize Emergency Notification for Municipal Transition
Emergency Management · Communications Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The Village's relocation to a new Municipal Complex in July 2026 creates an urgent need to modernize IT, communications, and emergency notification systems. Current dependence on county-level mass notification—without local outreach capability—leaves residents and staff underserved during incidents, and the absence of a Village-level Emergency Operations Plan elevates compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
The July 2026 municipal transition is a hard deadline that makes near-term action essential. The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) offers a direct funding path for emergency notification and preparedness improvements, and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as MiDEAL and Sourcewell can streamline procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns investment with the facility move, NIMS and Michigan Public Act 201 compliance requirements, and the urgency reinforced by a recent severe weather declaration.
Securing Municipal Credentials and Digital Infrastructure
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Village officials are conducting public business through personal email accounts with no confirmed enterprise security or identity management controls in place. An active website malware issue flagged on the council agenda signals immediate cybersecurity risk, exposing the Village to data breaches and potential disruption of resident-facing services.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), with a July 2026 deadline, explicitly supports cybersecurity initiatives and may offset local costs. With an active February budget cycle and council-level awareness of the malware risk, this is an actionable window to remediate gaps and establish durable credential and infrastructure protections.
Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Village's WordPress-based public website presents documented WCAG/ADA non-conformance risks, limiting equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities. These gaps create legal exposure and undermine the municipality's obligation to provide inclusive, accessible public-facing digital services.
The opportunity
ADA compliance is an active legal mandate, and available grant funding—including HSGP-aligned opportunities with a July 2026 deadline—may offset remediation costs. Prioritizing fixes now by risk severity reduces liability and ensures equitable service access ahead of the upcoming fiscal and grant cycle.
Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
The Village operates a new bus and DPW heavy-equipment fleet with identified risks around driver behavior and liability, yet no fleet monitoring or telematics controls are currently in place. Without visibility into vehicle operations, the Village faces growing exposure to preventable incidents and associated public liability.
The opportunity
Establishing proactive fleet safety controls ahead of any incident history positions the Village to reduce liability risk and protect public assets before costs escalate. Early action aligns with upcoming budget and procurement cycles, and fleet safety investments may be eligible for cooperative purchasing programs to streamline acquisition.
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