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Cole County Commission approves $45,634 emergency repair for Taos outdoor warning siren
Summary
The Cole County Commission unanimously approved an emergency repair for the Taos Outdoor Warning siren at a cost of $45,634.00, voting 3–0 to proceed. Commissioners said the work was authorized immediately to restore public warning capability.
The Cole County Commission voted unanimously July 28 to approve an emergency repair of the Taos Outdoor Warning siren, authorizing a total repair cost of $45,634.00. Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher moved for approval; Commissioner Harry Otto seconded and Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman voted yes.
Commission records show the motion passed by a 3–0 tally. County maintenance staff were listed as present for the meeting; the minutes record the repair as an immediate authorization to address an urgent public safety need. No contractor name or repair timeline was included in the minutes.
The commission did not attach additional funding detail in the recorded motion. The item was approved as an emergency repair during New Business and will proceed per county procurement and maintenance procedures.
