Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of an IBM Power11 Server, including IBM Hardware and System Software, from Hamer Enterprises (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5227), pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter F; §271.101 & §271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) to replace the Webb County Tax Office's existing IBM Power9 server infrastructure, whic

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of an IBM Power11 Server, including IBM Hardware and System Software, from Hamer Enterprises (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5227), pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter F; §271.101 & §271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) to replace the Webb County Tax Office's existing IBM Power9 server infrastructure, which has reached End-of-Service-Life (EOSL), in the amount not to exceed of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($155,773.56) and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the general operating reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the general operating capital outlay account #1001-1130-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Operational Reserve-Operational Reserve), 1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay)] Issue: The Webb County Tax Office's existing IBM Power9 server has reached End-of-Service-Life (EOSL), resulting in limited manufacturer support, increased risk of hardware failure, and potential disruption to critical tax collection other essential county services. Solution: Purchase an IBM Power11 Server, including IBM Hardware and System Software, to replace the obsolete infrastructure and provide a secure, fully supported, and reliable computing environment. Result: Approval will ensure continued operation of mission-critical Tax Office systems, reduce operational and cybersecurity risks, minimize downtime, and provide a modern platform that supports the County's current and future technology needs.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).