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City examines replacement storm siren; vendor quotes range from about $16,100 to $32,400
Summary
City packet shows the existing storm siren is not working, pre-grant paperwork was filed with county emergency management, and vendor Blue Valley Public Safety/Federal Signal provided two equipment-and-service quotes ranging roughly $16,105.80 to $32,383.35 plus optional site and permit costs.
The City of Gas packet notes the community siren is not functioning and that the council previously tabled a decision while seeking more information. City staff submitted pre-grant paperwork to Allen County Emergency Management and contacted a vendor for inspection and replacement options.
Blue Valley Public Safety provided two written quotations for Federal Signal equipment and services. One full equipment-and-service package lists a total project cost of approximately $32,383.35, including an electro-mechanical rotating siren, control cabinet, transformer rectifier, batteries and installation services; the quote calls out additional potential charges for traffic control, permits and site restoration. An alternate configuration in the packet lists a lower-cost project total of about $16,105.80 for a smaller equipment set and services, again with additional optional fees.
Blue Valley’s systems specialist, Jeff Edgington, told city staff the replacement would include a new control system and battery backup and recommended applying for grants to pay for a full replacement, saying "I have included the cut sheet for the new control cabinet so you can see what it will look like" and advising the city to contact county emergency management about grant opportunities.
The packet notes the county controls the siren and that any new equipment must be compatible with county control systems. The city has not recorded a final decision in the July 8 packet; staff indicated there will be charges for on-site inspection and that electrical-service trenching or pole work would be additional.
