Jail Fire Alarm System Replacement
Summary
The jail's 2010-era fire alarm system failed and staff have run a fire watch for six months. The replacement costs $429,756 plus a $16,000 annual service contract, funded from money already budgeted in the capital improvement fund.
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$429,756 one-time plus $16,000 a year, already budgeted in the capital improvement fund.
Jail inmates, staff and the public, who regain a life-safety system the state requires.
None directly; taxpayers fund the replacement from budgeted capital funds.
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