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Cybersecurity & Password Management Remediation
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A December 2025 cyber attack targeting municipal funds exposed critical gaps in password security and access management, with no remediation plan currently in place. The incident creates a direct compliance mandate, and the village's limited IT budget underscores the need for cost-effective or grant-funded solutions.
The opportunity
Available 2026 federal grant programs can offset costs for eligible cybersecurity initiatives, and recent leadership transitions create a timely opening to act decisively. Addressing credential security now reduces operational risk, strengthens public trust, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Formalize Emergency Operations Plan & Coordinator Role
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a named Emergency Management Coordinator, and a verified mass notification system, while NIMS compliance remains unmet. These gaps expose the municipality to significant operational, legal, and public safety risk.
The opportunity
Grant windows with 2026 deadlines—including federal homeland security and justice assistance programs—offer viable funding paths with limited local match requirements. Recent leadership transitions create a timely opening to formalize preparedness, reduce liability, and meet compliance mandates before the next fiscal cycle closes.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village's current mass notification system is unverified in operational status, creating significant reliability risk for emergency communications to residents and staff. Combined with broader preparedness gaps — including no confirmed Emergency Management Coordinator or publicly available EOP — the need for evaluation and modernization is urgent.
The opportunity
Grant funding aligned with emergency preparedness and mass notification carries 2026 deadlines, offering a viable budgetary path with limited local match required. Recent leadership transitions create an opening for competitive evaluation, and acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces operational and compliance risk.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village's public-facing web presence faces a WCAG 2.1 AA compliance mandate, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable resident access. Website modernization has been flagged as a strategic initiative pending FY26-27 budget approval, making remediation both a compliance and planning priority.
The opportunity
With website modernization already identified in the FY26-27 budget cycle, there is an active procurement window to address compliance before legal risk escalates. This project is eligible for cost-effective, cooperative procurement pathways and aligns with current fiscal planning timelines.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Refresh and Endpoint Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The village's aging IT infrastructure, reflected in an annual IT spend of approximately $19,000, likely lacks centralized device management and monitoring. A December 2025 cyber attack targeting municipal funds has elevated operational and compliance risk, underscoring the urgency of a structured infrastructure and endpoint refresh.
The opportunity
The FY26-27 budget cycle and identified 2026 grant deadlines—including federal programs eligible for cybersecurity and infrastructure modernization—create a near-term window to act. New leadership presents an opportunity to establish a modernized, secure operational baseline while leveraging external funding to offset limited local IT budget.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
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