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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a publicly posted EOP and is out of compliance with NIMS implementation requirements and Michigan Pub. 201 review cycle mandates. A recent severe tornado exposed critical gaps when the village was forced to rely on county systems for mass notification, and the absence of HSEEP-style exercises compounds readiness risk.
The opportunity
FY2026 grant funding through HSGP and BRIC provides direct, accessible funding paths for emergency management improvements, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are in place to streamline procurement. Acting now aligns with active compliance mandates, leadership priorities, and the post-tornado urgency driving this as the village's top strategic initiative.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village operates a fragmented alerting environment — relying on a civic platform's notification feature and a newly purchased outdoor siren with no unified system connecting them. A recent tornado exposed this gap firsthand, forcing reliance on county systems and leaving residents and staff without a dependable local alerting capability.
The opportunity
Mass notification modernization is the village's stated top emergency management priority, and FY2026 grant programs offer direct funding paths with limited local match required. Acting now — while post-tornado urgency and capital momentum are aligned — positions the village to close a critical compliance and safety gap before the next severe weather season.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Transportation Technology
High Priority
About this project
The village operates a high-value specialized fleet without telematics or dash camera technology, leaving driver behavior unmonitored and incident response limited. The addition of electric school buses through a funded initiative introduces further fleet management complexity and oversight responsibility.
The opportunity
The COPS TEP grant provides a current FY2026 funding path for fleet safety technology, reducing the burden on local budgets. Acting now allows the village to unify fleet oversight across both municipal and school transportation assets before the electric bus initiative expands operational scope.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Website Accessibility & Digital Compliance Maintenance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village operates under a formal website accessibility mandate and currently claims compliance, but evolving standards require ongoing validation to sustain that posture. Without active monitoring, gaps can emerge undetected, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable public access.
The opportunity
Stable leadership and active capital spending create favorable conditions to address this proactively before standards shift or a compliance gap surfaces. Embedding a routine accessibility review process now reduces legal risk and ensures equitable digital access for all residents.