Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Fifteen (15) Lenovo Laptops, Fifteen (15) Microsoft Licenses, Fifteen (15) Lenovo Topload Cases, Fifteen (15) Software Licenses from SHI to continue the E-Filing process for all civil, family and criminal cases pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program 579-19 and DIR-TSO-4092 respectively in the amount of Thirty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two and Forty-One cents ($35,732.41). [Account #2015-2290-0001-470000 (Cost Recovery Fee Fund, District Clerk Administration, Capital Outlay)]
Issue: With COVID-19 progressively increasing, the need for working remotely has become more critical given the present circumstances.
Solution: The purchase of laptops will allow employees to work from home.
Result: Working from home, the department will still be able to assist the courts and attorneys with the E-Filing process.