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Local technician reports Spanish Fort’s six warning sirens are salvageable; council flags repairs for next budget
Summary
DB Telco contractor Jason Rogers told the council the city's six federal-signal mechanical sirens (installed about 2015) are salvageable and likely have half their service life remaining; councilmembers said modest repairs are more cost-effective than full replacement and will consider funding in next fiscal-year budget.
Jason Rogers of DB Telco briefed the council on an inspection of six federal-signal mechanical sirens installed around 2015. Rogers said the units are in generally good condition, need some maintenance and are likely about halfway through an expected life span; with moderate "TLC" he estimated they could serve at least 10 more years.
Council members responded that repair appears a better use of funds than wholesale replacement. Rogers said the sirens are salvageable and recommended budgeting for repairs in the next fiscal year. The mayor thanked Rogers and the council indicated they would consider the assessment during upcoming budget planning.
No specific repair costs or procurement actions were discussed at the meeting; city staff will factor the inspection results into budget deliberations.
