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City seeks grant for storm-siren replacement; attorney warns ARPA funds must be spent by June
Summary
Fire Chief Conkling said a Maple storm siren is irreparable and estimated replacement at about $150,000; City Attorney Beth Anne said ARPA funds remain but must be expended by June unless the state grants an extension.
Fire Chief Conkling told the council the storm siren on Maple is a 1940 model and cannot be repaired; he estimated replacement would cost about $150,000 and said he will apply for grant funding rather than use city funds. The chief noted that sirens are designed for outdoor alerts and that many residents rely on cell phones for warnings.
City Attorney Beth Anne reported the city still has ARPA funds that must be expended by June unless the state grants an extension; she said the state is working with Saint Francis on a plan and that any expenditures will run through the city. Council did not commit municipal dollars for a siren replacement at this meeting and directed staff to pursue grant opportunities.
