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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance Review
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Ypsilanti Township lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented exercise history, and has experienced recent emergency declarations including severe storms and flooding. Michigan Publication 201/201a compliance cycles mandate EOP review, creating a clear regulatory obligation and elevating operational risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Emergency preparedness gaps are critical, and the upcoming 2026 Annual Action Plan approval creates a defined budget decision window to act. Federal grant programs, including Homeland Security-aligned funding, support EOP development and communications infrastructure with strong eligibility for township entities.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Mass Notification & Emergency Alerting Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently depends on county-level mass notification, limiting local control over emergency communications during critical incidents. This identified strategic gap—combined with active hazard mitigation obligations and EOP compliance requirements—elevates operational and public safety risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Grant programs such as the Homeland Security Grant Program explicitly permit communications and emergency management equipment purchases, providing a clear funding pathway with limited local match. Acting within the current grant cycle and upcoming fiscal planning window advances local alerting independence, strengthens EOP compliance, and directly improves community resilience.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Planning & Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Recent emergency declarations for severe storms and flooding underscore significant gaps in local hazard mitigation, including no publicly available EOP and limited local control over mass notification. These gaps elevate operational, compliance, and public safety risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Active emergency declarations create procurement urgency, and BRIC grant funding aligns directly with hazard mitigation activities in the current grant cycle. Advancing this initiative now strengthens community resilience, closes compliance gaps, and leverages available federal funding before the window closes.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks on-vehicle video and telematics, creating measurable safety and liability exposure across its fleet. A recent $1.5M ladder truck acquisition and ongoing insurance reimbursements for vehicle maintenance signal unmanaged operational risk and capital vulnerability.
The opportunity
Fleet replacements and major capital equipment purchases are active budget priorities, creating a natural window to layer in telematics and safety solutions within the current fiscal plan. Addressing these gaps now reduces liability exposure, supports stewardship of public assets, and may align with cooperative procurement vehicles already in use.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township has active obligations under ADA and WCAG 2.1 standards, with gaps in digital portal accessibility that expose the entity to compliance and equity risks. Unresolved accessibility barriers limit equitable public access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The 2026 Annual Action Plan approval window creates a near-term funding decision point to address accessibility obligations before audit or legal exposure escalates. Acting within the current fiscal cycle supports compliance, broadens resident access, and aligns with responsible stewardship of public resources.
Strengthen Endpoint Security and IT Infrastructure Resilience
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The township's cybersecurity program has identified coverage gaps in endpoint and password management, with active budget lines for Information Security and Desktop Hardware under IT Replacement Projects. Without comprehensive endpoint controls, the township faces elevated risk of data breach, service disruption, and compliance exposure across its $3.6M+ annual IT environment.
The opportunity
Dedicated IT Replacement budget allocations and an active procurement cycle create a near-term window to close security gaps before the next fiscal year. Addressing endpoint and credential management now reduces operational risk, supports audit readiness, and aligns with the township's stated strategic IT investment priorities.