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71.

Meeting Date:	07/27/2015
License Plate Readers Purchase
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of additional equipment/installation for license plate readers (LPRs) through state contract Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract No. SDD-1348 utilizing FY 2013 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Supplemental Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $52,780; and any other matters incident thereto. This funding must be utilized by July 31, 2015. [Grant Account #345-2001-8801 (FY 2013 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 July 31, 2015. This equipment is to be purchased utilizing supplemental funding from FY 2013 OPSG. This supplemental funding provides extra funding to enhance border security operations in the Laredo/Webb County area.

Previous Court Action:

Agenda Item No. 27 on Webb County Commissioners Court meeting held on Monday, July 13, 2015.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	345-2001-8801
Funding Source:	FY 2013 OPSG grant
Balance:	$56,000
Financial Impact:
$52,780 grant-funded purchase (FY 2013 OPSG supplemental grant funding)

Attachments
LPRs Quote