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72.

Meeting Date:	07/27/2015
Helicopter Equip/Supplies Purchase
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of various helicopter parts from USA Helicopter, Inc. utilizing Fiscal Year 2014 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $3,406.24; and any other matters incident thereto. [Grant Account #344-2001-6403-03 (FY 2014 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Grant Funds)]

Issue: Funding is available through FY 2014 Operation Stonegarden funds for the purchase of the needed helicopter equipment/supplies.

Solution: Purchase equipment for helicopter operational purposes utilizing grant funds approved through Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its aviation unit will be equipped with needed equipment and supplies for operational purposes for use during Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) operations.

Background:

This equipment is to be purchased utilizing grant funding from FY 2014 OPSG.

Previous Court Action:

The acceptance of this grant award was authorized by the Webb County Commissioners Court on Monday, February 9, 2015 (Agenda Item No. 24).

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	344-2001-6403-03
Funding Source:	FY 2014 OPSG Grant
Balance:	$24,700
Financial Impact:
$3,406.24 grant funded purchase (FY 2014 OPSG grant funds)

Attachments
Helo Equip/Supplies