Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of three (3) Trimble Geo 7x Handheld GPS units and associated software to replace obsolete units in the Planning Department in the amount of $26,126.61, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation DIR-CPO-4504) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7030-001-460105 (Environmental Health & Sanitation Minor Tools & Apparatus), #2007-1070-001-460105 (Planning & Physical Development Minor Tools & Apparatus), #2007-7020-001-460105 (GIS Minor Tools & Apparatus), #2029-1070-001-460105 (Special Funds), #2007-7030-001-461000 (Environmental Health & Sanitation Materials & Supplies), #2007-1070-001-461000 (Planning & Physical Development Material & Supplies), #2007-7020-001-461000 (GIS Materials & Supplies)]
Issue: The Planning Department field staff is working with obsolete GPS equipment and software that is no longer capable of acquiring accurate GPS data with current satellite technology and results in numerous data logging errors.
Solution: Through budget savings accrued during this fiscal year’s limited operations due to prior COVID restrictions, we are able to purchase using current funds, updated hardware and software in order to accurately capture GPS data necessary for our inspections associated with the office’s duties including mapping, utility requests, floodplain management, E911 addressing services, land development, OSSF Program management, code-enforcement, etc.
Result: The Planning Department office will be able to acquire accurate GPS data necessary for our records associated with the office’s duties including mapping, utility requests, floodplain management, E911 addressing services, land development, OSSF Program management, code-enforcement, etc. |