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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, has unclear mass notification capabilities, and limited documented exercises and after-action reviews. NIMS/EOP compliance mandates, recent severe weather incidents, and an unmet water-supply contingency planning requirement elevate operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
Grant opportunities including BRIC carry July 2026 deadlines and are directly applicable to preparedness initiatives, offering a feasible funding path despite a constrained general fund. Acting within the current cycle addresses compliance mandates, strengthens community resilience, and positions the Village ahead of the next severe weather season.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village currently operates fragmented resident alert channels with unclear mass notification capabilities, creating gaps in emergency communication coverage. A split alert ecosystem increases operational risk and conflicts with NIMS/EOP compliance mandates and county Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements.
The opportunity
Grant funding windows opening in July 2026 directly support mass notification and emergency preparedness initiatives, reducing the local funding burden. Consolidating alert channels now strengthens NIMS compliance, closes documented preparedness gaps, and improves resident safety outcomes ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The Village has an explicit goal to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across public-facing web properties, but current content and document gaps expose it to legal liability and resident access barriers. With website management handled internally, dedicated remediation capacity is limited.
The opportunity
WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance is an active, defined target, making this an immediate priority aligned with the current planning cycle. Cooperative purchasing vehicles available to Michigan government entities can streamline procurement and reduce time-to-remediation without straining a tight general fund.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A mechanical failure on an active plow truck has highlighted fleet maintenance vulnerabilities, while budgeted in-car camera spending signals a near-term safety technology procurement. Without integrated telematics, the Village faces elevated operational risk to staff, equipment, and service continuity.
The opportunity
Active budget allocation for in-car cameras creates a defined procurement window, and cooperative purchasing agreements available to Michigan government entities can accelerate acquisition without a lengthy bid process. Addressing fleet safety now reduces liability exposure and supports the Village's stated traffic safety strategic initiative.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Cybersecurity and Credential Security Controls
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The Village's internal IT environment reflects endpoint management and credential security needs, with staff login activity signaling gaps in access controls. An existing $147,000 annual IT and software budget confirms technology investment capacity, but cybersecurity protections remain an underdeveloped area of operational risk.
The opportunity
Grant programs with July 2026 deadlines—applicable to public safety technology and cybersecurity—offer a viable funding path given the tight general fund. Acting within the current grant window allows the Village to close security gaps, reduce operational risk, and align new initiatives with the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
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