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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and documented exercises, creating significant operational vulnerability. Michigan Publication 201a mandates EOP review and NIMS compliance is required for federal funding eligibility, leaving the Village exposed to both regulatory and emergency response risk.
The opportunity
Active FY 2026–27 budget cycles and the 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan create a near-term funding window for this initiative. Federal grants such as HSGP and BRIC are eligible pathways that can offset local costs while advancing compliance and community resilience.
Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village relies on a fragmented notification approach — a local newsletter and county-level system — leaving residents and staff without a village-owned, modern mass notification capability. This gap undermines incident communication reliability and conflicts with NIMS compliance and Michigan EOP review mandates.
The opportunity
Active FY budget cycles, an approved Capital Improvement Plan, and eligible federal grant programs create a timely funding pathway for consolidation. Addressing this now aligns with EOP development, strengthens compliance posture, and ensures residents receive reliable, village-controlled communications during emergencies.
Fleet Safety Modernization and Vehicle Oversight
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent fleet accident involving unauthorized vehicle use triggered media attention and an insurance claim, exposing gaps in vehicle oversight and driver accountability. Fleet operations are an active budget line item, but the absence of real-time monitoring tools elevates liability and operational risk.
The opportunity
The COPS TEP grant directly supports fleet safety initiatives, and the active FY 2026–27 budget cycle alongside the approved 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan create a near-term funding window. Addressing this now reduces insurance exposure, strengthens accountability, and aligns with capital planning already underway.
COPS TEP
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IT Modernization · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The Village operates a small, locally managed IT environment with limited annual technology investment, relying on basic tools for web presence and communications. Existing software maintenance agreements signal active but constrained investment, and current web platform usage introduces document accessibility considerations that may carry compliance implications.
The opportunity
The active CIP planning cycle and recently adopted FY 2026–27 budget create a near-term window to address IT management and accessibility gaps. MiDEAL cooperative purchasing offers a streamlined procurement path, and eligible state or federal funding may offset costs for qualifying improvements.
MiDEAL
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