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RESOLUTION 7070 <br />CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br />COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF AN OUTOOR WARNING <br />SIREN <br />WHEREAS, the condition of the civil defense sirens was reviewed in 2006. One <br />of the three defense sirens in the city was replaced in 2006 because it was not <br />functioning, and could not be repaired. It was replaced with a siren with a greater range <br />and better backup. The other two sirens in the city do no have battery back up. One of <br />these sirens (located at Groveland Park) was purchased in 1971. This condition of this <br />siren was reviewed and was recommended for replacement in 2007; and <br />WHEREAS, the city of Mounds View has planned and budgeted for the <br />replacement of this siren out of the Special Project Funds for 2007; and <br />WHEREAS, RT Electric, and Federal Warning systems, both submitted bids for <br />replacing the siren with a Federal 2001 (the most purchased siren in the industry) siren <br />which is a rotating siren which covers a 5,400 feet radius; and <br />WHEREAS, the bid RY Electric is $15,593 and the bid from Federal Warning <br />Systems is $16,024 (both include tax). <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of <br />Mounds View authorizes the purchase and installation of a replacement warning siren <br />from RT Electric in the amount of $15,593 including tax from the special project fund. <br />Adopted this 23rd day of April, 2007. <br />~z <br />Ro Marty, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />~/ ~~~ <br />Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator <br />(seal) <br />