Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of courtroom chairs for the Webb County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1 Office to include six (6) jury chairs, four (4) chairs for conference table, and Judge’s chair from Trinity Furniture (GSA Contract No. GS-27F-028DA) in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Chapter 271.103 (Federal Supply Scheduled Sources) and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Operating Reserve Account (1001-1130-001-431007-010) to the JP, Pct. 1, Pl1 materials and supplies account (1001-2140-001-461000) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2140-001-461000 (General Fund-JP Pct1 Pl1 J. Paz-Administration-Materials & Supplies)]
Issue: During the recent approved renovations to Judge Paz’s courtroom. The jury chairs were removed from original scope of work awarded to general contractor. In reviewing the needs of Judge Paz’s courtroom furniture, its recommended that conference table chairs and the Judge’s chair inside the Courtroom also be replaced. All courtroom chairs are same brand/color.
Solution: Secure approval from Commissioners Court on purchase using a federal cooperative contract/pricing for Courtroom chairs. Vendor has provided same brand/color of jury chairs to 111th District Judge’s Office.
Result: If approved, proceed with transfer of funds and order as authorized by Commissioners Court.
Background:
N/A
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
1001-2140-001-461000
Funding Source:
Materials & Supplies
Balance:
$13,500.00
Financial Impact:
1001-2140-001-461000 Materials & Supplies
13,500.00
**Purchase contingent upon line item transfer from Operational Reserve Account to Departments budget – Materials & Supplies account.