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When the system upgrade is complete in 2012, the system will be converted to the naxxowband frequency <br />and remote monitoring will be enabled. With the ability to remotely monitor the sirens 24/7, there will <br />no longer be a need to send staff to each siren location during the monthly siren test. Problems will be <br />reported back digitally to the City. <br />The equipment fox this project will be purchased directly through Federal Signal Corporation to ensure <br />compatibility with the existing siren system. Since all of the current sirens axe manufactured and <br />supported by Federal Signal Corporation, the equipment fox this project will be sole-sourced. <br />The City is fortunate to have staff on-hand to conduct a majority of the labor on the project. The <br />Building Maintenance Division and Elk River Municipal Utilities will be working together to do most of <br />the installation. The City will be hiring contractors as needed to assist with electrical work and radio <br />enhancements. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT <br />The Division of Emergenry Management is requesting approval to expend up to $58,500 to the siren <br />upgrade project (the original budgeted amount was $55,750 but the new outdoor warning siren came in <br />under budget leaving an additional $2,753.57). This cost includes approximately $52,450 in parts. <br />Remaining funds will be utilized for any thud party labor that is required to complete the project. If, upon <br />upgrading the sites, there are adequate funds remaining, staff will purchase an additional unit to lower the <br />anticipated budgeted amount for 2012. This project has been budgeted in the 2011 Emergency <br />Management Capital Outlay fund. <br />Utilizing city staff and Elk River Municipal Utilities for this project will save the City thousands of dollars. <br />The Division of Emergency Management is extremely appreciative to the ongoing efforts and <br />cooperation between City departments to complete this project and for on-going site maintenance needs. <br />Yearly, this cooperation saves an estimated $10,000 - $20,000 in maintenance contracts and fees. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None <br />Action Motion by Second by Vote <br />Follow Up <br />N:\PubGc Bodics\City Council\Councl RCA\Agenda Packet\0418-2011\Suen Upgrade.docx <br />