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Warrensburg approves three‑year crisis communications plan with Chloeta
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 6033 on May 26, 2026, authorizing a three‑year contract with Chloeta to develop a city crisis communication plan; the proposal is budgeted in FY26 with year‑by‑year costs in the packet.
On May 26, 2026, Warrensburg’s City Council on a unanimous vote adopted an ordinance to contract with Chloeta for a three‑year crisis communication plan. Fire Chief Jennings presented the recommendation after a review team evaluated eight proposals and interviewed three finalists; the team rated Chloeta the most qualified despite it not being the lowest bid.
Jennings described the planned scope: Year 1 (internal communications framework) at $17,960; Year 2 (external communications plan) at $19,320; and Year 3 (integration into a comprehensive, tested crisis communications plan with training) at $50,000. Jennings said the project is included in the FY26 budget as a general‑fund reserve expenditure and that the agreement secures maximum pricing per year while allowing the city to terminate if needed.
The contract will produce activation protocols, communications chains of command, training exercises and tools for new staff and elected officials. Jennings said the final plan would be tested, refined and then presented to council for review and acceptance in Year 3. Council moved the bill to second reading and then adopted it; the ordinance was recorded as No. 6033.
Council members asked about leadership and certification benefits; Jennings said he would likely lead the project with department participation and that the plan would support — but not replace — formal emergency‑operations certifications.
