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Meeting Date:	06/26/2017
SO Video Surveillance Equipment
Submitted for:	Camilla Sosa	Submitted By:	Camilla Sosa
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 1

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to purchase four (4) border surveillance cameras from Tri-M Group in the amount of $180,000 for the Sheriff's Office pursuant to Section 262.24 discretionary exemption (a) (7)(A) item for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, propriety intellectual property, or monopolies. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff; Account #2468-3010-001-470000] [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Issue: Border security is a complex national security matter which requires significant manpower and other resources.

Solution: Surveillance cameras have been recognized and utilized by federal, state, and local agencies as important force multipliers for border security.

Result: Utilizing Operation Stonegarden grant funds, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be better able to leverage its limited manpower.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2468
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	$320,000
Financial Impact:
No impact to the general fund. $180,000 grant funds (2016 Operation Stonegarden)

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