Politics & Government

Avondale To Hold Hearing Today on Tornado Siren

The city may buy one. Are you in favor?

The Avondale Estates City Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, on the city's plans to purchase a tornado siren.

The commission a few months ago and . It probably would be placed at Lake Avondale and would have to be tested monthly. The pricetage would be about $25,000.

Decatur has four tornado sirens that are tested at 5:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month.

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When the public hearing ends, the city commission will hold a work session. Agenda items include fencing permits and stormwater, a budget amendment resolution and a discussion of the statewide mutual aid agreement.

The meetings will be held in city hall at 21 North Avondale Plaza. Both meetings are open to the public.

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