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Council moves toward leasing lightning-detection network for fields and parks
Summary
The council discussed joining the PerryWeather lightning-detection network to protect fields and events; members signaled support for installing an initial three units and asked staff to return with lease documents and a payment plan.
OEM staff presented a proposal to join the PerryWeather lightning-detection network that would place sensors at key recreation sites, integrate alerts with the Code Red system and an app, and automatically notify police and officials. Council members discussed placement options (Stone Point, Gallagher Field, Chestnut) and costs; the proposal as discussed would be leased and the initial outlay could be covered using OEM funds or capital leasing.
Council consensus favored a smaller initial deployment (three units) to triangulate coverage and to move forward with a lease so installation could begin before major fall events. Staff will prepare a lease and cost breakdown for the next meeting.
