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Meeting Date:	09/26/2016
GCC financing agreement for 5 APX 7500 mobile Duel Band High Power Radios - WCSO
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Five (5) APX 7500 Duel Band High Power police radios in an amount not to exceed $29,183.15 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Sub-chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, HGAC Contract# RA05-15, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar, Jr., Account #001-2001-8801]

Issue: For the safety of the deputies, the vehicles of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office must always be equipped with mobile radios, which are an essential support, safety, and communication tool. Utilizing this communication tool, these officers keep in contact with other officers and the radio dispatch center as they undertake their daily duties of dealing with potentially dangerous encounters in the isolated rural areas of Webb County.

Solution: Purchase of five (5) mobile radios so that the vehicles that these officers utilize provide access to this critical communication, support, and essential safety tool.

Result: The officers serving in the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have access to these needed mobile radios in their assigned vehicles.

Background:

At the time of the approval of the Governmental Capital Corporation Finance agreement for the purchase of police units/radios and road and bridge equipment on May 9, 2016, the fleet of the Webb County Sheriff's Office included forty (40) units with over 100,000 miles. At that time, it was recommended by the budget officers and the court agreed to replace five (5) units exceeding 100,000 miles through a lease purchase agreement to avoid absorbing the cost up front. Replacing these units is critical for the safety of deputies and for the general public. These units are in operation year round, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Replacing units with high mileage also decreases both the liability and annual vehicle maintenance costs to the county. Furthermore, it enhances the safety of both the officers and the community members who must rely on the vehicles working effectively, efficiently, and fast during law enforcement emergencies.

Previous Court Action:

Approval of Governmental Capital Corporation Finance agreement for the purchase of police units/radios and road and bridge equipment.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	001-2001-8801
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$318,098.00
Financial Impact:
GCC financing agreement total approved $318,098.00 for 5 police units and 5 mobile radios. 001-2001-8801 (Capital Outlay).