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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Police Department
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor, City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Craig Robson, Captain
Subject: Civil Defense Siren Purchase
Date: May 06, 2008
INTRODUCTION
The Shakopee Police Department is seeking council approval to purchase a civil defense
siren to replace an existing non-functional one.
BACKGROUND
The civil defense siren at the intersection of CR 16 and Mulenhardt Rd took a lightning
strike recently and was rendered inoperable. This siren is approximately thirty years old
and is impractical to repair. The city anticipates insurance coverage for the loss and will
be responsible fora $2500 deductible
BUDGET IMPACT
Although vendors are limited two quotes were received, one from Frontline Plus Fire &
Rescue and one from Fesler's Inc. Frontline Plus submitted the lower quote and they
have proven to be a fair and dependable supplier of civil defense sirens in the past.
Date Vendor Item Siren Price Tax Total
Plus Shi in
050108 Fesler's Inc. Whelen $19,475 $1,194.38 $20,669.38
WPS 2900
040908 Frontline Plus Whelen $19,336 $1,256.84 $20,592.84
WPS 2900
Funds exist in the police department budget for this purchase.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP
This action supports:
Goal B: To Provide High Quality of Life
Goal E: Financially Strong
Strategy 6: Provide High Quality Services
Strategy 10: Ensure City's fiscal health
ALTERNATIVES
1. Authorize staff to purchase a replacement civil defense siren.
2. Do not authorize.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends alternative one.
ACTION REQUESTED
If council concurs, they should by motion: approve the purchase of a replacement civil
defense siren in the amount of $20,592.84 from Frontline Plus Fire & Rescue.