HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Lightning Warning System MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2026
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHTNING
WARNING SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of the purchase of
software and equipment for the lightning warning system from Perry
Weather Consulting for the Parks and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Parks and Recreation) for an
amount not to exceed $23,794.
BACKGROUND: Renewal of ten Perry Weather systems provides emergency alerts for the
safety of staff and citizens that utilize our athletic complexes. It provides
both a proactive weather notification system for lighting detection, 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 procurement 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). Perry Weather Consulting is the documented
provider for this service.
Staff recommends approval.
KH/LW