City of Laredo - File #: 24-0909

• File #: 24-0909
• Version: 1
• Type: Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 4/19/2024
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/6/2024
• Title: Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to ratify and amend the City of Laredo's FY 2024 Police Trust Fund budget by drawing down on fund balance and appropriating additional expenditures in the amount of $1,203,450.00, for the purchase of a SWAT tactical vehicle, replace outdated SWAT equipment, equipment for new SWAT members, and replace service weapons for all sworn personnel.

SUBJECT

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Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to ratify and amend the City of Laredo’s FY 2024 Police Trust Fund budget by drawing down on fund balance and appropriating additional expenditures in the amount of $1,203,450.00, for the purchase of a SWAT tactical vehicle, replace outdated SWAT equipment, equipment for new SWAT members, and replace service weapons for all sworn personnel.

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

None.

BACKGROUND

The Laredo Police Department is in dire need to replace the SWAT tactical vehicle, replace outdated SWAT equipment, equip new SWAT members with the necessary equipment used during high profile criminal cases.  Sworn personnel will also be provided with a new service weapon for their protection and the protection of our community.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Staff recommends that this action is approved.

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Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2024

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    N

Source of Funds:                                                                                     Police Trust Fund

Account #:                                                                                                          665-2312

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Line Item Name	Annual Appropriation	Increase	Amended Annual Approp.
Automotive	25,468	523,950	549,418
Machinery & Equipment	0	25,500	25,500
Minor Apparatus & Tools	120,132	654,000	774,132