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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, HSEEP-style exercises, and reliable mass notification coverage, while a recent federal disaster declaration and site survey deficiencies have elevated operational risk. Michigan Administrative Rules mandate a local EOP, and an Emergency Response Plan submission to EGLE remains outstanding.
The opportunity
A recent federal disaster declaration, active compliance mandates, and alignment with FEMA HSGP and BRIC grant programs create a compelling, time-sensitive case for investment. Acting within the current grant window reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and leverages available federal funding with limited local match required.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The Village faces a WCAG 2.1 Level AA website accessibility mandate with a hard 2026–2027 compliance deadline, and its current WordPress-based site has identified accessibility gaps. Unresolved deficiencies create legal exposure and limit equitable digital access for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The adopted FY 2026/27 budget provides a funding framework to prioritize this initiative before the compliance deadline. Acting now reduces legal risk, advances digital equity, and aligns remediation efforts with the resident-identified need for a modernized public-facing portal.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Asset Management Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
The Village currently operates without fleetwide telematics, relying only on limited in-car cameras and GPS survey equipment, leaving significant gaps in asset visibility and liability management. Rising insurance costs and active fleet and infrastructure needs—including a street resurfacing project—underscore the operational and financial risk of the status quo.
The opportunity
The adopted FY 2026/27 budget reflects increased capital outlay in the Water Fund and equipment rental lines for Local Streets, signaling available funding aligned to this need. Addressing fleet telematics now reduces insurance liability, improves asset accountability, and positions the Village to steward public infrastructure more effectively.
Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Police Radio Encryption Infrastructure Upgrade
Public Safety Communications · Law Enforcement Technology
High Priority
About this project
The Village has an active, funded initiative to implement police radio encryption, reflecting a recognized gap in secure public safety communications. Unencrypted radio traffic exposes sensitive law enforcement operations to interception, creating officer safety and operational security risks.
The opportunity
With funding already secured and the project in motion, procurement decisions are near-term and time-sensitive within the current budget cycle. Completing this initiative strengthens interoperability, protects officer communications, and may open adjacent public safety infrastructure investments within the same fiscal framework.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Securing Municipal Identity and Communications Infrastructure
Cybersecurity · Identity Management
High Priority
About this project
The Village relies on consumer-grade email for official government communications, creating measurable exposure to credential-based threats and access control gaps common in municipal environments. Without enterprise-grade identity and access management, sensitive operations and resident data remain at elevated risk.
The opportunity
The adopted FY 2026/27 budget establishes a clear funding framework, and cooperative purchasing vehicles available to Michigan municipalities can reduce procurement friction and timeline. Acting within this fiscal cycle positions the Village to close a recognized compliance and security gap before it becomes a liability.
MiDEAL
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