HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Turning Target System MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 16, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF TURNING TARGET SYSTEM FOR FIREARMS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of a turning target
system from Range Systems, Inc. for the Police Department range.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Police) for an amount not to
exceed $47,209.
BACKGROUND: Purchase of an electronic turning target system that consists of eight
programmable target turners. This system is designed to educate officers
to make critical decisions in a dynamic environment, improving their
decision-making skills, as well as their accuracy. Each target can be
individually programmed. The target system will react to both live
ammunition and training munitions.
This procurement will be made as a sole source purchase in accordance
with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §
252.022.General Exemptions (a) (7) (A). Range Systems, Inc. is the
authorized source for the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Staff recommends approval.
WE/TM