Resolution 2025-137 Resolution No. 2025-137
A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LIGHTNING DETECTION
EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,200
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City") is a duly organized and validly
existing non home-rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of
Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, the City's Municipal Code provides that the City may approve contracts
for supplies and equipment that have not been competitively bid by a two-thirds affirmative vote
of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has seven lightning detectors, which are controlled by
three main systems and four subunits; and
WHEREAS, the City's lightning detectors are broken out into three zones across the
City, the North Zone, the Central Zone, and the South Zone; and
WHEREAS, the North Zone hosts the main control system for Bridge Park and
subunits at Bristol Bay and Rotary parks; and
WHEREAS, the South Zone hosts the main control system for Raintree Park B and
Yorkville Middle School; and
WHEREAS, the City's current lightning detection software, provided by Thor Guard,
is at least 15 years old, and as a result the lightning detectors are becoming obsolete and will
require replacement in the near future; and
WHEREAS, the North and South Zones' lightning detectors are experiencing ongoing
maintenance issues and therefore require replacement before the 2026 outdoor sports and special
events season begins; and
WHEREAS, adequate funds have been allocated toward lightning detector replacement
in the current fiscal year budget; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks Department has explored various options for replacing
the North and South Zones' lightning detectors, including soliciting quotes from Thor Guard,
the current provider, and Perry Weather, another provider of lightning detector systems; and
WHEREAS, as evidenced by a quote provided by Perry Weather (the "Quote"),
attached hereto as "Exhibit A", Perry Weather is offering a replacement system for the North
Zone and the South Zone,including four years of software use, for approximately$41,600,plus
a$5,600 yearly software maintenance fee; and
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WHEREAS, the Perry Weather detectors were installed in the Central Zone in the
spring of 2025 and the City's parks department is pleased with their performance so far; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (the "Corporate Authorities") have
determined that it is in the best interests of the health and safety of the City and its residents to
waive the competitive bidding requirement and to authorize and approve the purchase of the
Perry Weather lightning detection system in accordance with the provisions of the Quote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated in this Resolution as the
findings of the Corporate Authorities.
Section 2. In consideration of the foregoing recitals, the competitive bidding
requirement is waived pursuant to the City Code and the City Administrator is hereby authorized
and directed to proceed with the purchase of the lightning detector system, as described in the
Quote, from Perry Weather in an amount not to exceed $47,200.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval
as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
9th day of December, A.D. 2025.
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KEN KOCH AYE DAN TRANSIER AYE
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER AYE CRAIG SOLING AYE
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AYE MATT MAREK AYE
RUSTY CORNEILS AYE RUSTY HYETT AYE
APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
this I day of OECe rn air , A.D. 2025.
MAYOR
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Attest:•
OITY CLERK
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perry ° weather
City of Yorkville, IL - Add 4 OWS (Hardware Purchase)
City of Yorkville, IL Reference:20250812-123760379
651 Prairie Pointe Drive Quote created:August 12,2.025
Yorkville, IL 60560 Quote expires December 31,2025
Comments from Lily Baker
This quote is in addition to your existing annual contract amount.
OWS Unit Locations:
• Bristol Bay Regional Park
• Steven G. Bridge Park
• Rotary Park
• (TBD)
Products & Services
Name Qty Unit price Total
Software Subscription,Per Unit 4 $1,400.00 $5,600.00/year
/year for 3 years
SOFTWARE:
-10 Users w/mobile app+computer
dashboard
Outdoor Warning System (OWS) 4 $12,500.00 $40,000.00
after$10,000.00 discount
OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM:
-Automated and Manually triggered
-Custom text-to-speech PA
- Full Control of Active Siren Days/Times
-Flashing Strobe Light
-Cellular Connection
Shipping, per Unit 4 $400.00 $1,600.00
Self-Installation 4 $0.00 $0.00
Subtotals
Annual subtotal $5,600.00
One-time subtotal $41,600.00
Total
$47,200.00
Important Notes:Customer is responsible for providing a lift or bucket truck if needed for hardware
installation (if applicable).Quote does not include any applicable taxes.Tax exemption certificates may be
emailed to billingAperryweather.com.
Questions?Contact me
Lily Baker,Account Executive
lily@perryweather.com,+14693381713