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Consideration to authorize the purchase of marked police units with emergency lights, equipment, and graphics from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX. in the amount not to exceed $9,500,000.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240901. Funding is available for this purchase in the Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) 2025.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to purchase marked police units with emergency lights, equipment, and graphics for the Laredo Police Department. Delivery is expected within ninety to one hundred twenty (90-120) days after receipt of order.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends that this purchase be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: PPFCO 2025
Account #: 401-9885
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the purchase of these marked police units is available in the Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) 2025. Account Number: 401-9885-525.90-04, Project Number: PD2301