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City Council Meeting Minutes April 21,2009 Page 4 of 8 DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION - APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER- MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM Police Chief Goodman reviewed the history of the City's old early warning system, which was installed approximately twenty years ago and removed eight years ago after its deterioration. The Police Department proposes to purchase a siren based emergency mass notification system to provide coverage to 95+% of the City's residents. This is part of the county-wide emergency alert and response system. The system also has public address capability, which may be accessed locally and from the Communications Center. The Whelen WPS291 0 siren system is more expensive than others, but it is omni-directional, which means it transmits 360 degrees simultaneously, rather than the acoustical highs and lows of the usual rotating sirens. The unit has an exceptional broadcast pattern and three sirens will work as well as four of the conventional sirens. The project did not go out to bid as AV-TECH Electronics, Inc is the primary contractor for the outdoor emergency notification system throughout the country. They have sold and serviced the system for Boulder County, Marshall, Eldorado Springs Canyon, City of Boulder, Jamestown, Lyons, Superior, Erie and Lafayette. The AV-TECH bid includes the sirens, all components, the solar power system, poles, installation, and testing. The AV-TECH vendor is a Louisville resident. The total price of the system is $109,041. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Sisk had voiced concern over a single source bid, but was satisfied with the decision after reviewing the justification. MOTION: Councilor Muckle moved to approve the purchase order for a single source bid for a mass notification system, to AV-TECH Electronics, for an amount not to exceed $109,041. Councilor Dalton seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE No. 1548, SERIES 2009 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF A 1.22 ACRE PARCEL OWNED BY THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE AND KNOWN AS THE DAMY ANOVICH HOMESTEAD PARCEL. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1548, Series 2009. Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested a Staff presentation.