Legislation Details

File #: 26-1299    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/25/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) marked police units with emergency lights, equipment, and graphics from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX. In the amount of $194,111.34. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240901. Funding is available for this purchase in the Special Police Fund, FY2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Grant.
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SUBJECT

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Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) marked police units with emergency lights, equipment, and graphics from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX. In the amount of $194,111.34. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240901. Funding is available for this purchase in the Special Police Fund, FY2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Grant.

 

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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

recommendation

It is recommended that this purchase be approved.

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     Grant

Account #:                                                                                                          229-2359

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

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding for the purchase of these police unit with emergency vehicle equipment and graphics is available in the 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant. Account number 229-2359, Project number: OPSG26.