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Commission approves emergency repair for Taos outdoor warning siren after lightning strike
Summary
After a lightning strike disabled an outdoor warning siren in Taos, the commission authorized an emergency procurement for repairs with a total cost of $45,634 and noted partial insurance payouts pending final reimbursement.
County staff reported that an outdoor warning siren in Taos was struck by lightning and rendered inoperable; parts have been ordered under an emergency procurement to comply with purchasing policy. The presenting staff member said the county filed an insurance claim and "there was immediate payout and then an additional payout we'd be eligible for, upon completion," and requested formal approval of the emergency procurement.
A staff member gave the total repair cost as "$45,634" and commissioners voted to approve the emergency repair procurement and proceed with parts orders. The staff member explained estimated reimbursement would cover just over half of the total project cost once completed; the commission recorded the motion, second, and affirmative voice votes to authorize the emergency action.
The authorization enables procurement to proceed immediately so repairs can be completed and the siren restored; staff will finalize insurance reimbursement and report back as needed.
