Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of twenty-five (25) APX-NEXT GPS-enabled, AES encryption capable, All Band Model 4.5 portable radios and accessories; including software, licensing, programming and installation, and enhanced data for a total amount not to exceed Three Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety Five Dollars and Ten Cents ($319,995.10) from Motorola (HGAC

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of twenty-five (25) APX-NEXT GPS-enabled, AES encryption capable, All Band Model 4.5 portable radios and accessories; including software, licensing, programming and installation, and enhanced data for a total amount not to exceed Three Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety Five Dollars and Ten Cents ($319,995.10) from Motorola (HGAC Contract No. RA05-21) for the Webb County Sheriff's Office and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, §271.101, §271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-3010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: The Sheriff’s Office is upgrading and enhancing subscriber units to be compatible with LTE-GPS systems to improve radio coverage and officer safety. This enhancement will ensure the safety of the public, officers and county residents. Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of equipment for law enforcement use. Motorola has a cooperative contract with HGAC, meeting all competitive bidding requirements of the State of Texas. Result: If approved, proceed with placing the order.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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).