TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Relocation of Two (2) Tornado Sirens and Purchase of One (1) Tornado Siren from Braniff Communications, Inc. in the Amount of $49,225.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet currently has two tornado sirens located at Splash Station and Eliza Kelly School. These two properties will be sold in the near future; therefore, the tornado sirens must be relocated. The Joliet Fire Department and the Emergency Management Department will relocate the two sirens, and will also purchase an additional tornado siren to fill in coverage area gaps.
The Public Safety Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet Fire Department has received a quote from Braniff Communications, Inc. for the removal and relocation of two tornado warning sirens. Federal Signal’s quote for a siren install is included with the Braniff Communications, Inc. quote. Braniff Communications, Inc. is a sole-source provider. The breakdown is as follows:
Federal Signal – New siren install: $33,865.00
Braniff Communications – Siren relocations: $15,360.00
Total Braniff Communications Quote: $49,225.00
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Two of these circumstances apply:
(a)Purchases which may only be practicably made from a single source;
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council.
Funds will be charged to the ESTB Grant Fund (Org 22070020, Object 557500, Project F9125, $49,225.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the relocation of two (2) and the purchase of one (1) tornado warning sirens, in the amount of $49,225.00, to Braniff Communications, Inc.
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