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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness Improvement
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan, has unclear grant posture, and relies heavily on county emergency management — gaps underscored by recent regional severe storms. A split mass notification ecosystem and unmet NIMS/Pub. 201 compliance mandates compound operational risk during active incidents.
The opportunity
A proposed public safety millage, state funding increases, and an open FEMA disaster declaration create a rare convergence of near-term funding access aligned to this project. Leadership transitions and the upcoming fiscal cycle make this an optimal window to advance preparedness infrastructure and close compliance gaps.
Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city currently operates two separate public alert platforms, creating fragmentation that introduces communication delays and operational risk during critical incidents. This split ecosystem undermines coordinated emergency response and conflicts with NIMS-aligned preparedness standards.
The opportunity
A proposed public safety millage and available state and federal grant funding create a near-term procurement window for consolidation. Acting now reduces incident response risk, supports emergency management preparedness goals, and aligns with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
Web Accessibility & ADA/WCAG Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city has a documented mandate to achieve WCAG 2.0 A & AA compliance by 2027 but lacks a formal conformance report, leaving measurable gaps in resident-facing digital access. These gaps create legal exposure and risk excluding residents with disabilities from essential city services and information.
The opportunity
The 2027 compliance deadline establishes a clear procurement window, and the city's annual IT budget exceeding $1M signals capacity to act. Co-op purchasing vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, and addressing compliance now reduces legal risk while improving equitable access for all residents.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Program
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The city has documented police vehicle repair costs and rising insurance expenditures, with dashcams in use but no formal telematics program or fleet safety audits in place. These operational blind spots create moderate liability exposure and claims management risk for the city.
The opportunity
A proposed public safety millage and alignment with federal law enforcement technology grants provide a realistic funding pathway for a formal fleet safety program. Acting within the current budget planning cycle positions the city to reduce insurance costs, improve officer safety, and strengthen fiscal accountability.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →IT Leadership Transition & Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
An open IT Director role and incoming City Manager have created a period of elevated IT vulnerability, with potentially fragmented cybersecurity practices and no confirmed compliance posture. This transition increases operational risk and signals a critical window for re-evaluating IT management and security infrastructure.
The opportunity
Leadership transitions commonly accelerate technology re-evaluation, and the city's annual IT spend exceeding $1M confirms budget capacity to act. Cybersecurity-aligned grant programs, including Homeland Security funding, may offset costs—making the current fiscal cycle an ideal window to address gaps and reduce institutional risk.