Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips, Precinct 7
Managing Department: Constables
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Precinct 7 Emergency Equipment Vehicle Purchase
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Incremental Authorization Requested: $140,475
Total Estimated Project Cost: $140,475
Request Summary:
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 7 Emergency Equipment Vehicle for an amount of $140,475, and commercial paper funding in the amount of $145,000.
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Project Description:
The Harris County Constable Precinct 7 is seeking funding approval to acquire a new emergency equipment vehicle. This new vehicle will enhance the department's emergency response capabilities, improve safety for both deputies and the public, and ensure compliance with operational standards. It will replace an aging unit that has become increasingly unreliable and costly to maintain. Designed to serve as a mobile command post, the upgraded vehicle will support a variety of critical operations, including emergency evacuations, tactical deployments, community events, fire suppression, and rescue missions. With improved technology, increased capacity, and modern safety features, it will facilitate faster and more coordinated responses during emergencies. Additionally, the vehicle will serve as a strong visual presence for law enforcement at community events, acting as both a dete...
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