Discussion with possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to add one (1) cell phone line, including data service, in accordance with the current approved AT&T FirstNet Plan to the TEND Court 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 the grant annual budgetary appropriation; and authorize the County Judge sign all relevant documents; and any other matter incident thereto. [Account #2747-1150-001-441001 (Telephone)]

Issue: TEND Court youth many times need to reach out to our office during non-working business hours, especially during a crisis, runaway status, and other evolving situations.

Solution: This will provide the TEND Court with a centralized call-in system for TEND Court youth.

Result: By approving the cell phone device, it will avoid the use of TEND Court staff's personal phones. Consequently, it will allow a more effective and prompt service to the TEND Court youth's specific needs. This will provide one direct phone number of record for the TEND Court youth.

TEND Court youths have advised that they have attempted to call after-hours, and are not able to remember TEND Court personal phone numbers. 

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