HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Lightning Warning SystemMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHTNING
WARNING SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of software and
equipment for the lightning warning system at the athletic complexes from
Perry Weather Consulting for the Parks and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Parks) for an amount not to
exceed $22,661.
BACKGROUND: Perry Weather systems provide emergency alerts for the safety of staff
and citizens that utilize our athletic complexes. It provides both a proactive
weather notification system for lightning, rainfall, temperature, wind, and
radar. The cloud -based software portion incorporates a web dashboard
interface and mobile app that is completely wirelessly synced to Outdoor
Warning Systems. These Outdoor Warning Systems have pre-recorded
voice capabilities, multiple light options for emergency scenarios, and a
remote manual triggering option.
The renewal of the lightning warning system will be made as a sole
source purchase from Perry Weather Consulting in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General
Exemptions (a) (7) (A).
Staff recommends approval.
JJ/TM