SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve a purchase with Municipal Emergency Services (MES) in the amount of $76,657.58 for HURST electric-hydraulic rescue tools through the Sourcewell Contract #020124-MES. Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Fire Department was awarded the Border Zone Fire Department Grant from the Office of the Governor. This program aims to provide grants to professional fire departments along the Texas-Mexico border region for specialized equipment, maintenance, and medical supplies to support emergency services associated with the execution of border security activities associated with deterring crimes in the geographic area defined in Article IX, Section 7.10 of the General Appropriations Act.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this item.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Fire Grants
Account #: 260-2488-525-9001
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available under the Special Fire Grants fund.
Project No: 25ZONE