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Formalize Local Emergency Operations Plan
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Village currently lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan and formal local coordination, relying on county services without clear local accountability. NIMS compliance, Michigan EOP mandates, and participation in the Luce County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan create direct regulatory pressure to act.
The opportunity
Multiple grants with July 2026 deadlines provide accessible funding paths, and a recent leadership transition opens a near-term window for establishing new safety and preparedness priorities. Acting now reduces compliance exposure and strengthens local emergency readiness for residents and staff.
Consolidate Mass Notification for Local Emergency Control
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village currently relies on fragmented, county-dependent alerting methods with no locally managed mass-notification system, creating gaps in reach, reliability, and incident response control. This exposes the community to elevated operational risk and leaves NIMS compliance and Michigan EOP requirements unmet.
The opportunity
Active grant windows — including BRIC, HSGP, and EMPG programs with deadlines approaching in July 2026 — provide a funded pathway to act within the current cycle. A recent leadership transition creates a strategic opening to establish local notification ownership, advance NIMS compliance, and strengthen public safety outcomes before the next emergency season.
Fleet Safety Monitoring & Telematics Implementation
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent serious fleet-involved accident with alleged severe injury and public scrutiny has exposed the Village's lack of telematics and dashcam infrastructure, leaving no evidentiary record of fleet operations. With no formal fleet safety program in place and vehicle purchases ongoing, liability and operational risk continue to grow.
The opportunity
Reputational and liability pressure following the public incident, combined with a new Village Manager and active capital planning, create a timely opening for safety-driven investment. Cooperative purchasing options and alignment with the current fiscal planning cycle offer accessible procurement and funding pathways.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Resident Services
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital portals carry ongoing ADA and web accessibility compliance obligations that, if unaddressed, create legal exposure and limit equitable resident access to government services. A leadership transition currently underway presents a timely opening to assess and close accessibility gaps before they escalate.
The opportunity
New administrative leadership often catalyzes digital modernization reviews, making this an favorable window to prioritize portal compliance improvements. Addressing accessibility now reduces legal risk, supports equitable service delivery, and may align with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.