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Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Zapata County Appraisal District and the City of Laredo to provide Geographic Information Services (GIS) and Database Maintenance Services for Zapata County in the amount of $85,164.00 for a two-year period. The Maintenance Services will be used to ensure the accuracy of the 9-1-1 Database for Zapata County. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo approved Resolution 2003-R-066 requesting that the Commission on State Emergency Communications designate the City of Laredo as the administrator of the Region's 9-1-1 Emergency Communication System. At the February 4, 2004 meeting, the Commission on State Emergency Communications designated the City of Laredo as the Administrator for the Region's 9-1-1 System, which became effective March 1, 2004. As administrators for the South Texas Development Council (STDC), the City of Laredo oversees the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata. The agreements with these entities are contracted with the City of Laredo beginning September 1, 2023 and ending on August 31, 2025.
This contract will allow the Zapata County Appraisal District to request reimbursement in the amount of $85,164.00 for a two-year period for Geographic Information Services (GIS) and Database Maintenance Services for FY24 and FY25 expenses. Maintenance Services will be used to ensure the accuracy of the 9-1-1 Database for Zapata County.
Database and GIS accuracy is a crucial component of the 9-1-1 database, as it is necessary to ensure location accuracy during emergency calls.
Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund.
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It is recommended that this motion be approved...end
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