Fiscal Note
This resolution would authorize borrowing for an additional $16,900 to be financed by Storm Sewer Revenue Bonds. There is no anticipated impact upon General Obligation Debt borrowing or the tax levy.
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Authorizing the installation of an additional emergency siren and amending the 2005 Capital Budget in the Amount of $16,900 to provide the necessary funding
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PREAMBLE
Approximately 48 emergency warning sirens at various locations throughout the City serve the City of Madison. The siren system is currently maintained by Dane County. The City of Madison commenced the installation of sirens in 1946 following World War II and the installation of the sirens continued through 1986.
In 1967, the maintenance and administration of the system was transferred to the Dane County Emergency Management Department (Civil Defense Department). Due to the continued growth and development of the metropolitan portions of the cities and villages within Dane County, the County has determined that it is not the County's responsibility to add new sirens.
However, Dane County has agreed to maintain those sirens that were placed in service prior to 2004 and will bear the expense of connecting new sirens to the County's communication system at an estimated cost of $1,000 per siren. In addition, the County will provide the radio system and electrical box salvaged from any siren that is retired or relocated, which has a value of approximately $5,000.
There are several areas of the City that have been determined to have deficient siren coverage. Providing warning devices to those areas would require the installation of five additional sirens to serve developed areas and at least two more to serve areas that are proposed to be developed.
In 2004, the City caused the installation of three sirens and upgraded and relocated an additional siren to provide additional service to city residents.
In 2005, the City of Fitchburg has budgeted for the i...
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