Commission approves $120,838 for outdoor warning sirens and emergency management equipment
Summary
The commission approved the purchase of outdoor warning systems and equipment after staff described a plan to install an additional siren at Lake Timberline; total authorization recorded at $120,838 and compatibility with existing sirens was confirmed.
The St. Francois County Commission approved a request to purchase outdoor warning/siren systems and related emergency-management equipment with a motion that passed on roll call.
Nick (speaker 9), who the chair introduced to discuss emergency management, told the commission the quoted price for labor and parts for one unit was $60,419 and that the system is compatible with existing sirens. He recommended siting a new unit at the paddle club in Lake Timberline; the vendor will supply a solar-powered siren and the installation lead time was estimated at about 16 weeks. The chair moved to approve purchases totaling $120,838; commissioners discussed potential rock excavation charges (a $425 per lineal-foot rock clause) and hydro-excavation needs if utilities are present.
Commissioner questions centered on interoperability and how automatic activations work; Nick explained the system receives National Weather Service polygons via dispatch and activates sirens located inside affected polygons. Commissioners and staff said the project is partly budgeted and may be augmented by EMPG mini-grants in future years.
Staff will coordinate siting, procurement under a sourcewell contract, and installation scheduling if rock or other ground conditions require additional work.
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