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Meeting Date:	02/26/2018
Weapon Purchase for Sheriffs Office - Sig Sauer 9 mm
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of 296 Sig Sauer 9mm handguns for the Webb County Sheriff's Office for a total of $34,109.00 and further approve a discretionary exemption under Section 262.024 (7)(a) sole source from the Local Government Code. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr., Account #3015-1010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

Issue: There is a higher cost and a longer waiting time when ordering ammunition for 357's. In addition, it is becoming common practice across the State for law enforcement agencies to carry 9 mm weapons. Partnering agencies can exchange the same ammunition if all service weapons are standardized in the event a mass shooting occurs.

Solution: Authorize the purchase of 296 Sig Sauer 9 mm handguns for Sheriff Deputies. Funding was budgeted under fund 3015.

Result: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with the purchase, standardize the service weapon all Sheriff Deputies carry, lower cost on ammunition and enhance public safety by equipping our law enforcement officers with the recommended service weapon.

Background:

There is a higher cost and a longer waiting time when ordering ammunition for 357's. In addition, it is becoming common practice across the State for law enforcement agencies to carry 9 mm weapons. Partnering agencies can exchange the same ammunition if all service weapons are standardized in the event a mass shooting occurs.

Staff recommends purchase since it will standardize the service weapon all Sheriff Deputies carry, lower cost on ammunition and enhance public safety by equipping our law enforcement officers with the recommended service weapon.

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	3015-1010-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$245,121.00
Financial Impact:
Account No. 3015-1010-001-470000 Capital Outlay Balance: $245,121.00 Total cost of weapons: $126,984.00 250 weapons trade in: (92,875.00) Adjusted Cost of weapons: $34,109.00