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Meeting Date:	01/08/2018
Purchase of additional equip & installation of License Plate Reader
Submitted for:	Erika Hernandez	Submitted By:	Erika Hernandez
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of additional equipment and the installation of license plate readers (LPRs) from L3 Technologies through state contract Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract No. SDD-1348 utilizing FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Supplemental Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $49,520; and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This funding must be utilized by March 2018. This is a grant funded purchase; and, thus, there is no impact to the general fund. [FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Supplemental Funding Grant]

Issue: Funding is available through Operation Stonegarden funds for the purchase of this equipment.

Solution: Purchase equipment for License Plate Readers (LPRs) utilizing grant funds approved through Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its sworn officer force will be equipped with needed new, updated technology, equipment, and supplies for use during Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) operations.

Background:

This funding must be utilized by March 2018. This equipment is to be purchased utilizing supplemental funding from FY 2015 OPSG. This supplemental funding provides extra funding to enhance border security operations in the Laredo/Webb County area.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To be determined
Funding Source:	See Financial Impact
Balance:	49,520
Financial Impact:
$49,520 grant-funded purchase (FY 2015 OPSG supplemental grant funding)