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Pelican Rapids approves replacement of two civil defense sirens, to be funded from city reserves
Summary
The council authorized replacement of two civil defense sirens after staff reported one unit was obsolete; grants cover most costs and council directed staff to use available city reserves (likely liquor store funds) to cover the local share.
Staff reported that two grants were awarded to address civil defense sirens and that one existing siren is obsolete and in need of replacement. Staff estimated the local share of replacing both units at about $8,000 beyond the budgeted amount; they presented possible funding options including a CD maturing in 2025, capital equipment reserves and liquor-store reserves.
Council voted to proceed with replacing both sirens and authorized staff to use available city funds to cover the local share; staff indicated the funding would likely be taken from liquor-store reserves. The county dispatch or local police can activate the sirens, and staff noted the old in-building activation button may not function reliably and that dispatch activation will remain an option.
No additional long-term maintenance funding or schedule details were adopted; staff will proceed with procurement and installation under the approved funding plan.
