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INTEROFFICE MEMO <br />DATE: October 23, 1986 <br />TO: City Administrator Mark Bernhardson <br />FROM: Police Chief Mel Kilbo <br />SUBJECT: Weather Siren Request <br />The City of Orono budgeted $14,000 for a weather siren to be placed <br />in Navarre in 19 86 , which was the site of a tornado in 1965. <br />The City Council of SpringParkhas expressed interest in sharing <br />the expense of this siren because its location at the water plant <br />will supply warning services for them. Also, it does fit into the <br />master siren plan for their emergency preparedness plan, as I am <br />the director for both Spring Park and Orono. This price negotiation <br />can take place after Orono Council a tion. <br />We have received quotes on both mechanical and electronic sirens. <br />See attached sleet of quotes. I am advocating the selection of an <br />electronic siren for seveial reasons. Electronic sirens require only <br />110 Volt electrical service to charge 12 volt batteries because they <br />operate off batteries, pok..i o, -les do not affect siren operation. <br />Electronic sirens also can be us, directionally witi; a loud speaker <br />for use in spills of hazardous materials ur other needed evacuations. <br />I would recommend low quote of Electric Service Co. at $11 , 66 6.00 <br />for an electronic siren. <br />