SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) Wanco Light Towers in the amount of $51,632.72 from Buyer Barricades under BuyBoard contract# 703-23. Funding is available in Special Police Fund, FY24 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) and General Fund-Police Department.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to purchase four (4) Wanco Light Towers for the Laredo Police Department to enhance operational capabilities during nighttime border security operations. These portable light towers will be deployed to illuminate crime scenes and areas with poor lighting conditions, improving officer safety, evidence collection, and overall situational awareness. $48,000.00 will be covered by the FY24 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant account. The remaining $3,632.72 will be covered by General Fund.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this purchase be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229-2359
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$48,000.00 will be covered by the FY24 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant account 229-2359-525-9001 and $3,632.72 will be covered by General Fund 101-2366-525-9001.