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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization and Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village of Baraga lacks a current, publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and has no village-wide mass notification system, leaving residents exposed during severe weather events. Recent declared emergencies underscore this gap, and the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan has formally identified mass notification modernization as a recommended but unfunded priority.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) presents a near-term funding pathway aligned to this documented need, and positive state revenue-sharing trends support local match capacity. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses compliance risk, fulfills the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan recommendation, and strengthens community-wide emergency response readiness.
Village-Wide Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a unified mass notification system, currently relying on fragmented county emergency management and utility alert channels. High severe weather exposure and recent declared emergencies elevate operational risk for residents and staff without a coordinated, village-controlled alerting capability.
The opportunity
The county's Hazard Mitigation Plan explicitly recommends mass notification modernization, providing a direct policy mandate for action. HSGP and TEP grant programs offer viable funding paths, and cooperative purchasing options can simplify and accelerate procurement within the current fiscal cycle.
Web Accessibility & Document Remediation Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Village faces an active mandate to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance for its website, with linked and downloadable documents representing the primary remediation surface. A hard compliance deadline of December 2025 creates immediate decision urgency and legal exposure risk.
The opportunity
The December 2025 deadline creates a time-bounded window to act within the current fiscal cycle, with Title VI and accessibility funding signals offering potential budget support. Completing remediation now reduces legal and compliance risk while advancing ongoing digital services modernization efforts.
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Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village operates an active municipal fleet with recent equipment purchases but no telematics or safety monitoring in place, leaving it exposed to incident liability and rising insurance costs. Without visibility into fleet operations, the Village faces measurable financial and operational risk with limited ability to document or defend against claims.
The opportunity
State-level transportation funding increases and a county millage proposal for roads signal available funding pathways, and grant programs such as HSGP and TEP may offer eligible cost offsets. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the Village to reduce liability exposure, control insurance costs, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of public assets.