HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - DroneMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A TETHERED DRONE AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of a tethered drone
and related accessories from G7 A.I.R. for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: The funds are available in the General Fund (Police) for an amount not to
exceed $30,687.
BACKGROUND: Purchase of a tethered drone and related accessories (search light,
speaker system, tether kit) through G7 A.I.R. This drone system is
designed to have longer flight duration capabilities over large-scale events
(such as Main Street Fest, GrapeFest, July 4th fireworks show, and
Christmas Capital of Texas) and large crime scene and public safety
situations. Having this tethered drone with long-term observation
capabilities will significantly increase the department's ability to monitor
situations which will improve the safety of the personnel involved in these
events.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
TD