City of Grand Prairie - File #: 18-8047

• File #: 18-8047
• Version: 1
• Name: Purchase of Flood Sirens and Flood Flashing Lights System from High Sierra Electronics ($70,316.60), American Signal ($103,529.59), and Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($9,097.00) and 5% project contingency ($9,147.20) for a grand total project amount of $192,0
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Consent Agenda
• File created: 7/6/2018
• In control: City Council Development Committee
• On agenda: 7/17/2018
• Title: Purchase of Flood Sirens and Flood Flashing Lights System from High Sierra Electronics ($70,316.60), American Signal ($103,529.59), and Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($9,097.00) and 5% project contingency ($9,147.20) for a grand total project amount of $192,091.19

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Purchase of Flood Sirens and Flood Flashing Lights System from High Sierra Electronics ($70,316.60), American Signal ($103,529.59), and Motorola Solutions, Inc. ($9,097.00) and 5% project contingency ($9,147.20) for a grand total project amount of $192,091.19

Presenter
Stephanie Griffin, Floodplain Administrator, Gabe Johnson, Public Works Director, and Chase Wheeler, Emergency Management Coordinator

Recommended Action
Approve

Analysis
With over one-third of the City being within the floodplain, Grand Prairie has a number of locations that are prone to flooding. The Public Works Department, Office of Emergency Management, and Stormwater Department have worked together to find a flood siren system that will work with the existing flood warning and emergency management software programs to provide real-time warnings to City staff. The flood sirens will be installed at the following locations: Willow Bend Mobile Home Park (MHP), Fox Hollow Apartments, and the west side of McFalls Park. These areas were evacuated due to flooding in 2015.
All of the sirens will emit a distinct tone that differs from the typical sound that residents attribute to tornado warnings. Following the alert tone, audible instructions will be given in English and Spanish regarding the flood situation. Depending on the situation, OEM can adjust the message to direct people to evacuate or to shelter in place.
City staff will work with the City’s Public Information Officer and Marketing Department to develop an education and outreach program regarding the flood siren systems.
A rain/stream gauge is required for the flood siren at Willow Bend MHP. The rain/stream gauge system will include a flood siren directed at the MHP and a series of yellow flashing lights along East Jefferson Street to warn motorists when the road is underwater.
The flood siren for Fox Hollow Apartments will be connected to the City’s existing rain/stream gauge on Cottonwood Creek at Belt Line Ro...