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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase and installation of equipment for the outdoor warning siren capital improvement project from Federal Signal, in the amount of $250,486.30.
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DATE: May 5, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Sara Williams, OHSEM Director
SUBJECT: Authorize the outdoor warning siren capital improvement project.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan includes the Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) - Phase 2 project with funding for the installation of new sirens and integration of lightning alerting and messaging software.
This project will install 1 new, additional, solar powered Modulator (MOD) High Powered Speaker Array with battery back up at Community Park; install 4 new, additional, solar powered mechanical High Powered Outdoor Sirens with battery backup. These will be located at the following locations: the drainage area at Elms Rd. and Vernice Loop, adjacent to the water tower on Clear Creek, south of Mohawk Rd., at Phyllis Park on Phyllis Dr., and on the west side of Liberty St., between Rancier Rd. and Atkinson Dr. The MOD siren at Community Park will provide spoken instructions in addition to traditional siren tones, to assist patrons of the park in inclement weather. The 4 mechanical sirens will provide additional sound coverage in areas where coverage has been limited.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management is seeking approval for Outdoor Warning Siren - Phase 2 additions and changes from Federal Signal under the HGAC Buy contract HP08-25. Purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive bidding process as stated in Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) section 271.102, subchapter F; “a local government that purchases goods of services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for purchase of the goods or services.’ This purchase will conform to all applicable city, state, & federal laws.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
FY 2026 expense is 250,486.30
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes, sufficient funds are budgeted in the Governmental CIP Fund account 300-56415-900-250-926004.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase for the outdoor warning siren capital improvement project from Federal Signal in the amount of $250,486.30, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any and all changes to orders within the amounts set by State and Local Law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Quote
HGACBuy Contract Summary
Maps
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation