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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

12/03/2019

BACKGROUND

The Police Department is in the process of outfitting new Police Patrol fleet vehicles. The Police Department has need to equip these vehicles with the appropriate emergency vehicle operation safety equipment. This equipment includes emergency lighting and audio warning equipment to warn the public during emergency operation of the vehicle. The equipment also provides better prisoner restraints and secure storage of emergency equipment. The Police Department has done its due diligence in selecting equipment for its quality and price insuring its longevity.

The Police Department is requesting approval to spend an amount not to exceed, $80,000.00 with Southwest Public Safety to procure and outfit the Police fleet. The City of Schertz has already made purchases of $20,587.00 with Southwest Public Safety for the fiscal year of 2019/2020.

GOAL

To obtain emergency vehicle operations equipment to outfit new Police fleet vehicles.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The equipment purchased through Southwest Public Safety provides the best safety to our Officers and Citizens for emergency vehicle operations. The procurement of this equipment was done using a competitive three bid process.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

The Police Department recommends that Council authorizes the City Manager enter into an agreement with Southwest Public Safety, and approve the resolution to spend not to exceed $80.000.00 with Southwest Public Safety for the 2019-2020 FY.

FISCAL IMPACT

The purchase of this equipment will be funded through the City’s general fund and asset forfeiture. The fiscal impact of this project will not exceed $80,000.00 and is within the current budget for this fiscal year.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 19-R-160.

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Resolution
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Tabulation sheet 2
SWPS quote