SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with LexisNexis, that provides an online police report distribution system. This system allows police reports to be secured via the internet. The amendment to the existing agreement makes available a solution called LexisNexis Request a Report (RAR) which is a web-based solution that allows parties to request a Report from law enforcement, and permits law enforcement agencies to review, accept, reject, and distribute Reports to the requestor online. For all request by an authorized requestor, the Provider may charge a convenience fee plus a fee in the amount of six dollars ($6.00) on behalf of the Police Department for each report requested through the online system. The term of this agreement shall commence upon the effective date and shall continue until terminated in accordance with this agreement. All revenues generated from this service contract will be deposited to the General Fund and allotted to the Police Department to offset technology fees.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Motion authorized by City Council on 05/16/2014 and amendment to contract approved by City Council on 09/19/2016 and 09/20/2021.
Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance was approved by City Council on December 04, 2023.
BACKGROUND
In 2006 the City received a sole proposal for providing an online report distribution system. PoliceReport.US, LLC supplies the Laredo Police Department with their online report distribution system with no upfront cost to the City. This company also provided all software and hardware necessary for the implementation of this system. The fee for all software and hardware necessary for the implementation of this system. The fee for service is obtained through the fees collected during the distribution process and paid by the end user or purchaser of reports.
Police Reports US, LLC was later acquired by LexisNexis, therefore a new contract was executed in 2016. ...
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