Discussion and possible action authorize the Purchasing Agent to add one (1) new cell phone line, including data service, in accordance with the current approved AT&T FirstNet Plan to the Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector's office pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 272.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR Agreement TELE-CTSA-002 at a monthly rate of $40.99, plus surc

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Discussion and possible action authorize the Purchasing Agent to add one (1) new cell phone line, including data service, in accordance with the current approved AT&T FirstNet Plan to the Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector's office pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 272.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR Agreement TELE-CTSA-002 at a monthly rate of $40.99, plus surcharges and other fees; and subject to annual budgetary appropriation; and authorize the County Judge sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1320-001-441035 (Cell Phone Cost)] Issue: Cellular is needed for the Motor Vehicle Administrator to ensure daily communication with staff, County Officials, and others as needed after hours and on weekends in order to respond to any emergency. Solution: Approval will ensure the Motor Vehicle Administrator is in full communication. Result : Motor Vehicle Administrator will be able to respond to any calls on a daily basis.

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).