APPROVAL FOR CELL PHONES FOR 2 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
Submitted for:
Martha Palacios
Submitted By:
Martha Palacios
Department:
Engineering
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to add two (2) new cell phone lines, including data service in accordance with the current approved AT&T FirstNet Plan to the Webb County Engineering Department pursuant to Section 271.101 and 272.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR Agreement TELE-CTSA-002 at a monthly rate of $42.99 per cellular, plus surcharges and other fees; and subject to annual budgetary appropriation; and have the County Judge sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-1190-001-441010 (Cell Phone Cost)]
Issue: Cellulars are needed for the Assistant County Engineer and the Executive Assistant as per Director in order to ensure the daily communication with staff, County Officials, and others as needed after hours and on weekends in order to respond to any emergency. Currently, the Assistant County Engineer and the Executive Assistant are using their personal cellular telephone.
Solution: Approval of cellular will ensure that the Assistant County Engineer and the Executive Assistant are in full communication.
Result: The Assistant County Engineer and the Executive Assistant will be able to respond to any emergency calls of importance on a daily basis.