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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.2. Civil Defense Siren Purchase 14. 40. 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: July 20, 2010 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 500 Gorman Street is inoperable. This siren is approximately thirty years old and due to its age cannot be repaired. BUDGET IMPACT Although vendors are limited two quotes were received, one from Frontline Plus Fire & Rescue and one from Northern Safety Technology 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 Shipping 070810 Northern Safety Whelen $26,094 $1,537.82 $27,631.82 Technology, Inc WPS 2906 070810 Frontline Plus Whelen $20,755.80 $1,426.96 $22,182.76 WPS 2906 Funds exist in the police department budget for this purchase. Money is budgeted in capital equipment to upgrade the siren system but which appears to be delayed a year. Funds can instead be used for this purchase. VISIONING RELATIONSHIP This action supports: Goal A: Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community where residents can pursue active and quality lifestyles. Strategy 6: Provide High Quality Services ALTERNATIVES 1. Authorize staff to purchase a replacement civil defense siren. 2. Do not authorize. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends alternative one. ACTION REQUESTED Move to approve the purchase of a replacement civil defense siren from Frontline Plus Fire and Rescue for $22,186.76.