Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of law enforcement uniforms from Galls. (Buy-Board Contract No. 773-25) for an amount not to exceed $189,039.85 for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.101 & 271.102 (Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program) and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts #1001-3010, 3050
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of law enforcement uniforms from Galls. (Buy-Board Contract No. 773-25) for an amount not to exceed $189,039.85 for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.101 & 271.102 (Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program) and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts #1001-3010, 3050, 3190, 4070-001-456305 (Multiple Uniform Accounts)] Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office needs replacement uniforms for collective bargaining members. The county is required to purchase uniforms in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Solution: Approve the purchase of uniforms from the recommended vendor (cooperative contract Buy-Board No. 773-25). Result: Issue purchase order for the approved amount.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.