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Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village currently lacks a reliable mass notification capability, a gap exposed by a past sewer emergency and recent flooding events that hindered timely communication with residents and staff. Active planning for a new emergency call system is underway, driven by NIMS compliance requirements and an overdue EOP review cycle.
The opportunity
The FY2026 budget has been approved and supports this initiative, creating an immediate procurement window aligned with state and federal funding programs such as HSGP and TEP. Acting now closes a documented public safety gap, advances compliance, and positions the village to leverage cooperative purchasing for a streamlined acquisition.
FY26 TEP
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & NIMS Compliance Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a published Emergency Operations Plan and has not fully adopted NIMS, creating documented compliance gaps under Michigan's EOP review cycle requirements. Continued reliance on county-level emergency management—underscored by recent flooding—leaves residents and staff exposed to preventable operational risk.
The opportunity
State and federal grant programs, including Homeland Security and technology equipment funding cycles, offer viable pathways to address this gap with limited local match. Acting within the current fiscal year aligns with the village's approved 2026 budget and an active initiative to deploy a mass notification system, creating a clear and time-sensitive window to close compliance and safety gaps.
FY26 TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Public Works Vehicle Management
Fleet Management · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
Public works fleets supporting active infrastructure projects — including wastewater treatment and bridge construction — carry common operational and safety risks that often go unmonitored in small municipalities. Without telematics visibility, vehicle utilization, maintenance compliance, and driver safety remain difficult to track and document.
The opportunity
Infrastructure funding already supporting public works activity may create indirect capacity for a telematics pilot in an upcoming fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing agreements available to the municipality can reduce procurement complexity and lower the barrier to entry for a cost-effective first phase.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Utility Alarm & Monitoring Integration for WWTP Upgrades
Infrastructure Modernization · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
The village is advancing a CWSRF-funded wastewater treatment plant upgrade with an active capital project lifecycle, but lacks integrated alarm and monitoring capabilities for utility incident alerting. This gap elevates operational risk, particularly given recent flooding events and an identified mass notification deficiency.
The opportunity
The approved infrastructure budget and active WWTP project create a natural, cost-efficient integration point for alarm and monitoring solutions aligned with the current capital cycle. Relevant funding pathways, including state and homeland security grant programs, support this investment with limited additional local match required.