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Sweetwater approves park alert systems; commissioners ask staff to study nighttime noise controls
Summary
The commission approved purchase and installation of lighting/alert systems for Ronzelli and Carlo parks (negotiated cost roughly $33,757 with annual maintenance about $1,500); several commissioners requested staff investigate timer/shut‑off options after resident complaints about loud sirens at night.
The City Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of lighting/alert systems at Ronzelli and Carlo parks.
Staff said the negotiated package covers both parks for about $33,757 with an annual maintenance/hosting fee of about $1,500 (the vendor had previously quoted higher ongoing costs). Commissioners and residents raised concerns about the alarm volume during late-night activations and whether the system can be set to silence or be scheduled when parks are closed.
Commissioner Ray and others asked staff to study whether the system can be silenced or scheduled to avoid late‑night disturbance; staff said they would investigate options for turning the system off when parks close while preserving the safety purpose of the alarm (which is designed to sound for lightning or other hazards and to repeat checks every 30 minutes to determine safe conditions).
Funding: staff indicated park impact fees or existing parks funds would be evaluated as the source of payment. The commission approved the item unanimously.
Outcome: resolution approved; staff to return with operational details and options for noise/timing controls.
