11.a.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/06/2025
- Title:
- Tasers
- Submitted By:
- Melinda Mata
- Department:
- District Attorney
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to purchase 22 tasers (Co-op No. 092722-AXN) in an amount not to exceed $79,000 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2161-2260-001-457006]
Issue: District Attorney’s Office is requesting Tasers to assist Zapata Sheriff’s Office in obtaining a non-lethal defense option. Funding is currently available under state forfeiture account.
Solution: Use reputable vendor with cooperative contract for heavy equipment purchase. Utilizing cooperative contracts will meet the competitive bidding requirements of the State.
Result: The new equipment will help improve safety and will diminish lethal force.
Issue: District Attorney’s Office is requesting Tasers to assist Zapata Sheriff’s Office in obtaining a non-lethal defense option. Funding is currently available under state forfeiture account.
Solution: Use reputable vendor with cooperative contract for heavy equipment purchase. Utilizing cooperative contracts will meet the competitive bidding requirements of the State.
Result: The new equipment will help improve safety and will diminish lethal force.
Background:
NA
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- NA
- Funding Source:
- NA
- Balance:
- NA
Financial Impact:
NA