HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Night Vision EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF NIGHT VISION KITS AND
HELMET MOUNTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of night vision kits and
helmet mounts from Night Vision Devices for the Police Department and
an ordinance appropriating funds.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in Grant Fund 113 for an estimated amount of
$50,852.
BACKGROUND: NETCAST had been awarded a grant for SWAT Equipment, specifically
night vision systems. NETCAST is the regional SWAT team, of which the
Police Department is a member. This grant was approved from the Office
of the Governor under the Homeland Security Grant Program. The grant is
to support local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events
and to prepare the nation for threats and hazards that pose the greatest
risk. The devices will provide SWAT members the ability to see in low light
situations, increasing their safety and operational abilities. This purchase
will be for 17 night vision kits and 11 helmet mounts.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The North Texas Share Program as allowed by Texas
Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code,
Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Night
Vision Devices. The Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the
contract would best meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
CG/LW
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-059
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING REVENUE
RECEIVED AS A GRANT FOR $50,852 IN THE GRANT
FUND 113 AND APPROPRIATING $50,852 IN THE GRANT
FUND 113 FOR NIGHT VISION KITS AND HELMET
MOUNTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine desires to receive Grant
Funds for the purpose of purchasing night vision kits and helmet mounts for the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, funding for the night vision kits and helmet mounts are available in the
Grant Fund; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
Resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act and Chapter
211 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance is in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated herein above are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference, as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby appropriates the funding.
Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes an amount of $50,852 to be
appropriated.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by
the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 15th day of December, 2020.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mathew Boyle
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2020-059