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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Infrastructure
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan, relies on county-wide mass notification with potential coverage gaps, and faces outdoor siren reliability concerns. These gaps create measurable compliance risk tied to NIMS obligations and emergency management mandates, leaving residents and staff underserved during critical incidents.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program explicitly supports equipment purchases for emergency management technologies, offering a clear funding path with limited local match requirements. With the 2026–27 budget cycle now active and Fire Department capital upgrades already grant-funded, conditions favor near-term project activation to close preparedness gaps and meet compliance obligations.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Village's public-facing website has identified gaps in WCAG 2.1 compliance, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities. As an ongoing regulatory requirement for public entities, unresolved accessibility deficiencies carry civil rights and ADA-related risk.
The opportunity
With the 2026–27 budget now adopted, the Village enters a new fiscal period well-positioned to address this persistent compliance mandate. Acting within this cycle reduces legal risk, improves public service equity, and aligns remediation costs with available technology appropriations.
Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village currently lacks documented in-vehicle video and telematics capabilities, creating gaps in operational oversight, incident documentation, and driver accountability. With a small police department and active fleet modernization listed as a strategic priority, the need for dash cameras and driver-safety monitoring is both timely and operationally critical.
The opportunity
The Village's adopted 2026–27 budget signals active capital planning for fleet and equipment, and JAG grant alignment offers a potential funding pathway with limited local match. Acting within this fiscal cycle positions the Village to improve incident documentation, reduce liability exposure, and advance a stated strategic initiative.
Strengthen Cybersecurity Posture and IT Controls
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The Village operates on a modest IT budget with no confirmed cybersecurity controls in place, creating an unknown and potentially significant risk exposure. The recent appointment of a Police Chief—who commonly assumes oversight of IT and security functions—signals emerging internal scrutiny of the Village's current posture.
The opportunity
The 2026–27 budget adoption opens a fresh fiscal window for technology commitments, and grants such as COPS TEP offer potential funding alignment for public safety-adjacent cybersecurity initiatives. Acting now positions the Village to reduce operational risk before gaps are surfaced through audit or incident.
COPS TEP
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