Discussion and possible action to purchase One (1) 2015 Dodge Charger, Radio and Body Armor for Constable Pct. 3, from Defender Supply, Motorola Solutions and GT Distributors, Inc. pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F/ Cooperative Purchasing Program, Texas Local Government Code, State of Texas Contract #071-A1-2011/2012, $42,397.75, HGAC Contract $5,834.63, BuyBoard Contract 432-13 $2,022.64 a total amount of $50,255.02. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3; Accounts #344-2501-8801 and #344-2501-6224 (Stone Garden Fund)]
Issue: Funding is available through Operations Stone Garden Funds to purchase one law enforcement unit for border operations.
Solution: Purchase unit to utilize grant funds approved through Homeland Security.
Result: Enhanced community policing along border area in Webb County.