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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 1986, which was the site of a tornado in 1965. <br />The City Council of Spring ^Park has 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 action. <br />we have received quotes on both mechanical and electronic sirens. <br />See attached sheet of quotes. I am advocating the selection of an <br />electronic siren for several reasons. Electronic sirens require only <br />110 Volt electrical service to charge 12 volt batteries because they <br />operate off batteries, power outages Co not affect siren operation. <br />Electronic sirens also can be used directionally with a loud speaker <br />for use in spills of hazardous materials or other needed evacuations. <br />I would recommend low quote of Electric Service Co. at 1,11,668.00 <br />for an electronic siren. <br />