The document is an ordinance approving an interlocal agreement between the City of San Antonio and Bexar County regarding participation in Bexar County's HALT Flood Warning System. The agreement is substantially the same as previously presented, except two warning stations have been moved from Olmos Park into San Antonio. The City of Alamo Heights will be responsible for maintaining two warning beacon stations and the master control station after a one-year warranty. Annual maintenance is estimated to cost $1,000-$1,400, with additional contingency funds recommended.

1. An Ordinance Approving an
Interlocal Agreement with
Bexar County
Presented By: Rick Pruitt
Chief of Police
Item # 4
City Council Meeting
March 28, 2016

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● City Council approved participation in the
Bexar County HALT (Highwater Alert Life-
saving Technology) Flood Warning System on
September 28, 2015
• Bexar County has prepared an Interlocal
Agreement for the high water detection project
which has been reviewed by the City Attorney
Background

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● The Interlocal Agreement is substantially the
same as presented to City Council with the
exception of the planned locations of the
warning beacon stations
• Two warning beacon stations previously
planned to be in Olmos Park have been moved
into San Antonio
Background

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● The City of Alamo Heights will be responsible
for the maintenance and upkeep of two
warning beacons stations and the master
control station after a one year warranty period
• High Sierra is the designated service
provider for the highwater warning system
Background

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• Annual maintenance of system - $1,000 – $1,400
• Hourly rate for service - $115 per/hr.
• Recommended - $5,000 contingency for repairs or
maintenance beyond the annual maintenance process
Fiscal Impact