Discussion and possible action to authorize the Interim Purchasing Agent to purchase One (1) 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe and One (1) Chevrolet Suburban from Holiday Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00; pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Programs, Texas Local Government Code, State of Texas contract MY16 071-072-AT. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff; Accounts #178-2001-8801 ($56,606.00), #168-2006-8801 ($9,618.00)and #170-2006-8801 ($18,580.00)]
Issue: No capital outlay funding is available in the general fund to purchase units for the Financial Special Investigation Group (FSIG).
Solution: Utilize FSIG seized funds to purchase units for investigative and operational purposes.
Result: The Sheriff’s Office is purchasing new patrol units to better serve the Community of Webb County through funding seized by the FSIG; Units will be utilized to further support the mission and goals of FSIG.