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EOP Maintenance and NIMS Compliance Implementation
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and has no documented exercise tracking or after-action reviews, creating critical gaps in preparedness. Compliance mandates requiring EOP maintenance and NIMS implementation are unmet, elevating operational and regulatory risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
FY26–27 budget finalization and alignment with active federal grant programs—including HSGP and EMPG—create a timely window to address these urgent compliance gaps with limited local match required. Acting now reduces liability exposure and positions the village for sustained emergency preparedness funding.
Mass Notification Continuity and Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's transition away from its current mass notification platform is disrupting the village's notification capabilities, and the village lacks independent infrastructure to maintain continuity during this gap. Combined with documented emergency preparedness deficiencies and compliance mandates around EOP maintenance and NIMS implementation, the operational and public safety risk is immediate.
The opportunity
The county-level platform transition creates a defined, time-sensitive window to establish independent and resilient notification capabilities before service gaps affect residents. Grant programs such as HSGP and EMPG are directly aligned with this need, and active FY26–27 budget finalization presents a near-term procurement decision point.
Fleet Safety & Liability Risk Mitigation
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village operates an aging dump truck with an active insurance claim and unresolved property damage incidents lacking video documentation, creating measurable liability exposure. These gaps in fleet oversight elevate operational and financial risk for public works staff and residents.
The opportunity
Capital funding is being finalized for FY26-27 vehicle replacement, and grant programs aligned with public safety and fleet operations may offset procurement costs. Acting within this budget cycle positions the village to reduce liability, strengthen documentation practices, and improve fleet accountability.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Tools & Awareness Program
Cybersecurity Readiness · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The village's current IT and software investment is minimal at $19,000 annually, leaving meaningful cybersecurity infrastructure largely unaddressed. Without dedicated tools or a formal awareness program, the village faces growing exposure to cyber threats with limited internal capacity to respond.
The opportunity
Leadership engagement in cybersecurity signals readiness for action, and the active FY26-27 budget cycle creates a near-term window for planning. Grant programs aligned with municipal cybersecurity tools offer a viable path to fund implementation with limited local match required.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village's public-facing website and digital documents—including zoning PDFs—show gaps in WCAG/ADA accessibility standards, creating ongoing legal exposure. Without remediation, residents with disabilities face barriers to essential services, and the municipality risks civil complaints or enforcement action.
The opportunity
ADA/WCAG compliance obligations carry continuous legal risk, and addressing them during an active technology modernization cycle maximizes efficiency and shared implementation costs. Remediation efforts may align with state digital equity initiatives and the upcoming FY budget planning window.