Approve emergency alert system upgrade and air monitoring equipment purchases
In Plain English
The city uses Nixle to send emergency alerts to residents during disasters and emergencies. The fire department needs to upgrade this system and extend the contract through 2026 for $76,112. Firefighters also need new air monitoring devices to detect dangerous gases at fire scenes for $47,000.
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