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Council bypasses three‑meeting rule to approve replacement of outdated civic‑center fire alarm panel
Summary
The council approved immediate purchase authorization to replace the civic center's 1999 fire alarm panel and more than 100 sensors. Staff said the system has caused multiple unexplained alarms and the replacement bid of about $126,000 uses state procurement pricing.
The City Council on Sept. 16 approved an expedited purchase to replace the fire alarm panel and more than 100 associated detectors at the Shelton Civic Center, citing repeated false alarms and aging equipment.
Public Works staff reported the current system dates from about 1999 and that the city has experienced three fire‑panel…
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