R-13-24 Authorizing the Renewal of the Intergovernmental Emergency Warning Sirens Agreement418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Judy Radomski, Police Department
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Intergovernmental Emergency
Warning Sirens Agreement
DATE: February 26, 2024
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The Village of Lemont and Lemont Township entered into an agreement for the acquisition
and maintenance of the Tornado Siren System in 1994. That agreement expired in 2023.
Village staff has worked with Lemont Township to update the agreement moving forward.
ANALYSIS
A new agreement was discussed between the Village and Lemont Township. The parties
agree to equally fund future equipment purchases, annual maintenance, and for the annual
software needs of the system. The system will be jointly owned by the Village of Lemont and
Lemont Township. The agreement will expire on April 30, 2048.
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lemont Township.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Board approval to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lemont Township.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Renewing Intergovernmental Emergency Warning Sirens Agreement
02.26.24.docx
Warning Siren Agreement Twnshp Signed 02.26.24.pdf
Siren Coverage Map 07.05.23.docx
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS AGREEMENT
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage,
Illinois on this 26th day of February, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. -1
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont ("Village") is an Illinois Municipal Corporation pursuant to
the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the Statutes of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont and Township of Lemont have proposed to enter into
the renewal of the Emergency Warning Sirens Intergovernmental Agreement.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION ONE: The foregoing findings and recitals are hereby adopted as Section
One of the Resolution and are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim herein.
SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law.
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS on
this 2611 day of February, 2024.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS
Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
ABSENT: ABSTAIN
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J HN EGOFSKE, Village President
ATTEST:
CHARLENE M. S OLLEN, Village Clerk
INTERGOVERNMENTAL EMERGENCY WARNING SIREN AGREEMENT
The Village of Lemont (the "Village") hereinafter referred to as "Village"), and
Lemont Township (the "Township" hereinafter referred to as "Township," through their
respective governing bodies under the intergovernmental cooperation provisions of the
Illinois Constitution and Chapter 127, Sec. 741 et seq., commonly known as
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, make the following Emergency Warning Siren
Agreement and pursuant to that agreement state as follows:
WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into an agreement to jointly fund
the purchase and relocation of emergency warning sirens; and
WHEREAS, it is agreed that there is a mutual benefit to the parties and that
cooperation is in the best interest of the taxpayers served by the parties; and
WHEREAS, this mutually funded effort will significantly improve the emergency
siren coverage within the Village of Lemont and unincorporated areas of Lemont Township.
NOW, THEREFORE, both parties mutually agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF PROJECT.
The project scope and equipment specification are outlined in Exhibit A.
II. LOCATION OF SIRENS.
The installation location of new and relocated sirens shall be in general conformance
with the sites identified in Exhibit A. If any change is made to the site location for a
new or relocated siren, approval by the Village and Township shall be required.
III. FUNDING.
The funding of any additions or modifications of emergency sirens will be shared between
the Village and Township. This will include all equipment, software, and installation
expenses. This also includes the annual maintenance contract, the command and control
software, and the system for public notification. The funding percentage will be as follows:
Township 50%; Village 50%.
IV. MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY.
The Village shall be responsible for the routine maintenance related to the sirens.
This shall include insurance on all units. The Village and Township shall equally
fund the maintenance contract, any major repairs or replacement costs which are
not construed to fall within the scope of routine maintenance.
V. ELECTRICAL COST.
The Village shall be responsible for initiating electrical service accounts to provide
electricity to each of the sirens. The Village shall be responsible for adding the
sirens to the Village's free electrical service account as allowed under the franchise
agreement with Commonwealth Edison.
VI. OWNERSHIP OF SIRENS.
The emergency sirens shall be jointly owned by the Township and the Village.
VII. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
This agreement shall become effective and be deemed dated when the last of the
parties' duly authorized representatives signs as set forth below, and shall expire
April 30, 2048.
Board of Trustees of Lemont Township
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