HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2008-02-05 Item 2E - Discussion - Emergency Advisory AM Radio SignsDISCUSSION
INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Mullet
From: Public Works Director
Date: January 30, 2008
Subject: Emereencv Advisory AM Radio Signs
ISSUE
Select signage for the City's Emergency Advisory AM Radio Station.
BACKGROUND
Tukwila City Council recently approved the purchase of an Emergency Advisory AM Radio
Station from Tnformation Station Specialists. The radio system has been installed,
programmed, tested and is ready for operation as soon as the FCC approves the assigned
frequency (AM 1640).
After the City receives final FCC approval to use the 1640 KHz frequency, signs will be
procured strategically installed throughout the City (see Attachment 1) to inform residents,
businesses, and motorists about the Radio Station service. Each sign costs approximately $175
plus labor to fabricate and install.
Attachment 2 depicts two examples of signs that could be used to inform the public about the
Radio Station. Ideally, signs should be easily read and understood in a brief glance. Signs
should have white lettering and blue background and should be constructed in accordance with
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
RECOMMENDATION
Present to the Finance and Safety Committee for discussion and selection of sign.
Attachments:
1. City Map Sign Locations
2. Sign Examples
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AM Radio Signs
1640 AM Emergency and Tukwila Info
Figure 1
1640 AM Emergency And Civic Info
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Attachment 2
Attachment 1
Proposed Sign Location Map