Haverhill High School Fire Alarm Project Bonds

Mayor Barrett submits an Order to authorize borrowing for the Haverhill High School Fire Alarm Project Bonds

5.3.1 Order- That the City of Haverhill hereby appropriates Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000), for the purpose of paying costs of the replacement, modernization and equipping of the fire alarm system at the Haverhill High School

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Order

$800,000 Haverhill High School Fire Alarm Project Bonds

Ordered: That Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) is hereby appropriated for the purpose of paying costs of the replacement, modernization and equipping of the fire alarm system at the Haverhill High School, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.

Further Ordered: That the Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the appropriate officials of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Commonwealth”) to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds of the City authorized to be borrowed pursuant to this loan order and to provide such information and execute such documents as such officials of the Commonwealth may require in connection therewith.

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Memorandum from the Haverhill Public Schools

TO: Haverhill City Council
FROM: Clancy Main, Chief Financial Officer, Haverhill Public Schools
DATE: October 23, 2026
RE: Haverhill High School Fire Alarm System Replacement – Capital Funding Request

The Haverhill Public Schools is requesting $800,000 in capital funding for the replacement and modernization of the fire alarm system at Haverhill High School.

The existing fire alarm system is outdated and has experienced ongoing issues related to aging equipment and wiring throughout the building. The main control panel is nearing the end of its useful life, making continued repairs an increasingly unsustainable approach.

The proposed project would include a full replacement of the fire alarm system, including the main control panel, annunciators, strobes, associated devices, and the necessary rewiring to support the upgraded system.

This project is an important investment in the safety of students, staff, and visitors at Haverhill High School. Replacing the aging system will improve reliability, reduce the need for ongoing repairs, and ensure the building has a modern fire alarm system capable of meeting its operational and safety needs.

The total estimated project cost is $800,000, with funding requested through the City’s FY2027 Capital Budget. Similar fire alarm replacement work has previously been completed at two other schools within the district.

We respectfully request the City Council’s consideration and support of this capital funding request to address this critical infrastructure need at Haverhill High School.

Clancy Main
Chief Financial Officer
Haverhill Public Schools