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MEETING DATE
SUBJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
CITY MANAGER
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APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR TASERS AND AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR WARRANTY SERVICES
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of Tasers and an annual
contract with renewals for warranty services from TASER International.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 325-42281-209-02-16 (CCPD
Capital Equipment Acquisition Fund) in the amount not to exceed $106,198.20.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Cooperative Agreement with
the State of Texas CO-OP Purchasing Program as allowed by Texas Local Government
Code, Section 271.081, 082 and 083.
This purchase will provide 100 TASER brand (model X26P) electroshock weapons to the
Police Department in a quantity sufficient for the needs of the staff. The cost also includes
accessories to the product and an annual contract for warranty services.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and the contract was awarded to TASER International.
Police staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for departmental specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best service
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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October 28, 2015 (4:04:14 PM)
RESOLUTION NO.5,,--S
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
TASERS AND WARRANTY SERVICES THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Sections
271.081, 271.082 and 271.083 to purchase an item under state contract therefore
satisfying any state law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas term contracts are a qualified purchasing
cooperative program as authorized under the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established a Cooperative
Agreement with the State of Texas, No. M2201 and wishes to utilize a contract meeting
all State of Texas requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has an established term contract TxSmartBuy
No. 680-A1 for Police Equipment and Accessories with Taser International; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for Tasers and associated
warranty services; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been
met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is
in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of Tasers and associated warranty services for the Police Department from
Taser International for a total amount not to exceed $106,198.20.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said Tasers and warranty services.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 3rd day of November, 2015.
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ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2