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Marble Cliff council discusses sharing and relocating emergency siren with Upper Arlington
Summary
The mayor reported Franklin County suggested disabling both villages' older sirens and installing a shared unit; staff later said a replacement siren would cost about $80,000 and the fiscal officer will pursue cost-sharing discussions with Upper Arlington.
Mayor Matthew Cincione told council that Franklin County Emergency Management suggested "disabling both theirs and ours and putting a new one in a location that would serve both communities" to address an aging emergency siren. The mayor raised the possibility of a shared siren site to improve coverage for Marble Cliff and nearby Upper Arlington.
Assistant Fiscal Officer Peggy Shanahan briefed council using the previously reviewed siren map and said Fiscal Officer Stephanie A. Evans will attend a meeting later in the week to discuss a proposal to share the cost of a new siren near Miller Park (Arlington Ave. and Tremont Road). Shanahan reported the cost of a new unit is "approximately $80,000." Council indicated interest in further discussion and asked staff to report back with more information on cost-sharing and siting options.
The discussion does not record a final decision; staff will pursue follow-up meetings and pricing information with neighboring officials and with Franklin County Emergency Management.
