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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a local EOP, a designated emergency management coordinator, and documented exercises, with coordination currently outsourced to the county. A recent severe weather incident has exposed gaps in local response, and NIMS compliance is required to maintain federal funding eligibility under Michigan's EOP review cycle.
The opportunity
The newly approved 2026–2027 budget and active federal grant windows—including HSGP and BRIC—create a timely pathway to fund EOP development with limited local match. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance risk, strengthens community resilience, and preserves the Village's eligibility for ongoing federal preparedness funding.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village has identified critical fleet safety gaps, including heavy-equipment failure risk and the absence of in-vehicle video and telematics across DPW operations. Public concerns about refuse truck noise and mower safety signal broader operational risk to workers and residents that current infrastructure does not address.
The opportunity
The newly approved 2026–2027 capital budget—including a grass rig procurement—creates an immediate window to integrate telematics alongside planned purchases. Cooperative purchasing agreements can streamline acquisition, and complementary funding pathways may offset costs, supporting responsible stewardship of public funds.
NEVI Round 3 RFP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Village's public-facing digital portals have identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps, leaving residents—including those with disabilities—without equitable access to government services. Existing Title VI obligations and ADA awareness underscore the urgency of closing this digital accessibility gap before it becomes a formal compliance liability.
The opportunity
An active 30-day contract termination creates an immediate window to transition to a compliant digital services solution, with cooperative purchasing agreements available to streamline procurement. Acting within the current budget cycle supports ADA and Title VI alignment while minimizing disruption to public-facing services.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →IT and Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The Village operates without a dedicated IT Director or CIO, leaving endpoint management and cybersecurity functions largely unaddressed. The absence of documented password management or endpoint management solutions creates measurable operational and security risk for staff and public-facing systems.
The opportunity
A newly approved 2026–2027 budget and recent leadership transitions create a timely procurement window for foundational IT improvements. Addressing these gaps now supports operational continuity, reduces cyber risk exposure, and aligns with cooperative purchasing vehicles that minimize local procurement burden.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Strengthen Public Safety Alerting and Fire Monitoring
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a confirmed local mass-notification system and has no Village-level Emergency Operations Plan, creating critical gaps in resident and staff alerting. A strategic initiative for digital fire monitoring is underway, but without coordinated notification infrastructure, response capabilities and NIMS compliance remain at risk.
The opportunity
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and BRIC funding are directly applicable to emergency alerting and preparedness investments, reducing local cost burden. Acting within the current budget cycle aligns with the Village's newly approved budget and addresses documented compliance gaps before the next EOP review deadline.