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Emergency Operations Plan & Local EM Coordination
Emergency Management · Compliance & Grant Readiness
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a publicly available EOP, has no designated local Emergency Management Coordinator, and depends on county-level mass notification—gaps exposed by recent flooding and severe storms. Non-compliance with NIMS and EOP review mandates creates direct risk to federal funding eligibility and resident safety.
The opportunity
The Village's March/April fiscal year-end and budget approval cycle creates a near-term procurement window, while multiple grant programs with imminent deadlines are available to fund this initiative. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens local preparedness, and positions the Village to secure available federal and state funding.
Local Mass Notification System for Village-Level Control
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village has no independent mass notification capability, relying entirely on county-level services that limit local control and the ability to deliver tailored, village-specific emergency messaging. Recent flooding and severe weather events underscore the operational risk of this gap, with NIMS and EOP compliance requirements adding further urgency.
The opportunity
The March/April budget cycle and active grant windows—including programs aligned with emergency preparedness and resilience—create a timely path to fund a localized solution. Acting now strengthens community safety, closes a critical compliance gap, and positions the village to leverage available federal and state funding before deadlines pass.
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection for Municipal Systems
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The village operates with no identified security tooling, leaving systems such as online payment portals and internet services exposed to cyber threats. This greenfield environment creates significant operational and financial risk for residents and staff relying on municipal digital services.
The opportunity
COPS TEP and JAG grant funding are explicitly available for technology and equipment procurement, offering a direct funding pathway with the village's fiscal year budget cycle approaching. Acting now reduces exposure, supports continuity of public-facing services, and aligns procurement with cooperative purchasing vehicles already available to the village.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Municipal Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village's municipal fleet, including Department of Public Works vehicles, currently lacks dash cameras and telematics, creating unmitigated risk exposure for incident liability and defense costs. Without visibility into vehicle operations, the village faces growing financial and operational vulnerability in the event of future incidents.
The opportunity
Active grant pursuit and demonstrated budget flexibility suggest a viable funding pathway for this initiative within the current or upcoming fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing options further streamline procurement, reducing administrative burden and accelerating time to improved fleet accountability and risk mitigation.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village's website shows no evidence of WCAG 2.1 compliance, creating a latent federal accessibility risk. Online payment portals in active use may also fall under accessibility mandates, exposing the village to potential civil rights and compliance liability.
The opportunity
With budget approval cycles in the spring and cooperative purchasing pathways available, now is an effective time to address accessibility gaps before they escalate. Proactive remediation supports equitable public access, reduces legal exposure, and aligns with the village's ongoing digital service initiatives.