Board approves contracts for alarm panic-button system, tree removal, advertising and a costumed musical performance

On Sept. 17 the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety approved several city contracts and agreements presented under the contracts agenda item.

The board approved a contract with a new alarm vendor intended to replace an aging panic‑button system; staff said the new system provides named location information including floor and room identifiers so first responders can find callers more reliably.

The board approved a Straight Cut Tree Service contract of $3,000 to remove a dying sycamore near the Spencer Park restroom; staff said the tree had many dead branches and posed a hazard. The agreement with Hoosier Media Group (based in Monticello) was approved for city advertising and promotional coverage, and the board approved a Shake Ups musical performance agreement for Oct. 24 in which the performers will appear in costume and provide family‑oriented entertainment as part of the seasonal event lineup.

Each contract was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; board members asked few questions and said the items were routine operational matters.

The tree removal and panic‑button system were noted as safety and operations priorities; the advertising and performance contracts support upcoming promotional and event programming.