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37.

Meeting Date:	05/26/2015
OPSG Law Enforcement Units
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to purchase Three (3) 2015 Chevrolet Tahoes from Holiday Chevrolet DBA Johnson Grayson Automotive, Inc. pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.103 Sub-chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, State of Texas Contract #071-A1-2014/15 in the amount of $150,156.25. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Grant Account #344-2001-8801 - $144,000.00 and State Forfeiture Account #168-2001-8801 - $6,156.25]

Issue: Funding is available through Operations Stone Garden Funds to purchase three (3) law enforcement units for border operations.

Solution: Purchase units to utilize grant funds approved through Homeland Security/FEMA.

Result: Enhanced community policing along border areas in Webb County.

Background:

Homeland Security funding under OPSG will help enhance border operations in collaboration with participating Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies in Webb County.

Webb County Sheriff's Office recommends approval.

Previous Court Action:

Approval of 2014 Operation Stone Garden Grant.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	344-2001-8801, 168
Funding Source:	OPSG & State Funds
Balance:	150,156.25
Financial Impact:
Financial breakdown: 344-2001-8801 $144,000.00 168-2001-8801 $6,156.25 Total: $150,156.25

Attachments
Tahoe
tahoe B