HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of used storm warning siren RESOLUTION NO. 01-028
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF
USED STORM WARNING SIREN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, City staff has identified an increasing need to add an additional storm warning
siren in North Ames; and,
WHEREAS,Johnson County Emergency Management officials are currently willing to sell
a used siren to the City for$6,500,which is approximately one-half the cost of a new siren; and,
WHEREAS, this device will still have a remaining life of at least ten years; and,
WHEREAS, the cost to install the siren is expected to be $3,000; and,
WHEREAS, this sudden opportunity does not allow for planned acquisition through the
typical budget process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of a used storm siren from Johnson County Emergency Management and its
installation at a total cost of$9,500 is hereby approved,with said amount being allocated from the
General Fund Contingency Account.
ADOPTED THIS 16th day of January, 2001.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 16th day of January, 2001.