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Meeting Date:	07/11/2016
Strongwatch Freedom on the Move System Maintenance
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to purchase One (1) year manufacturer warranty extension for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Strongwatch Freedom on the Move (FOTM) system from the Strongwatch Corporation for the Webb County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $19,000.00. [Account #346-2001-6032 (FY 2015 Stonegarden Grant Funds)]

Issue: Strongwatch FOTM (Freedom on the Move) is a complex mobile scope truck. This asset is used for border interdiction operations and scene security/crowd control-over-watch. Preventive Maintenance includes lubrication of pneumatic systems, moving parts on skid plate, and all of the electronic/ software updates needed to keep system running properly.

Solution: Purchase extension on warranty and preventive maintenance so that there is an uninterrupted use of the asset as well as securing the service and warranty at a lower rate than the On Call rate.

Result: Strongwatch Freedom on the Move (FOTM) system will have coverage for all issues that arise out of use of the asset, pneumatic systems, computer systems, and imaging systems. as well as preventive maintenance schedules to keep system in order. Strong watch is a sole source provider for the service and repair of their systems.

Background:

This equipment maintenance is to be purchased utilizing grant funding from FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). This grant provides funding to enhance border security operations in the Laredo/Webb County area.

Previous Court Action:

The acceptance of the FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant was approved as Agenda Item No. 23b of the Consent Agenda on Webb County Commissioners Court meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	346-2001-6032
Funding Source:	FY 2015 OPSG Grant
Balance:	$46,000
Financial Impact:
$19,000 maintenance for Strongwatch System

Attachments
Strongwatch System Maintenance Agreement