Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: David Berry, County Administrator
Regular or Supplemental RCA:
? Regular RCA
? Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Commercial Paper
Project ID (if applicable): NI025
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Radio Replacement Program project in the additional amount of $8,200,000 for a total CP funding of $28,035,000.
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Background and Discussion:
Commercial Paper A-1 is used to (1) pay contractual obligations incurred or to be incurred for the construction of and the purchase of fixtures, equipment and machinery for or in connection with the County's criminal and civil justice centers, the County's firefighter training facility, (2) pay contractual obligations incurred or to be incurred for the purchase of automobiles and other vehicles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operations of the County precincts and departments and other authorized needs and purposes including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors.
Commercial Paper is being requested for the Radio Replacement Program project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.
HB 1869 compliance. Confirmed by: Michael James, Assistant County Attorney, August 25, 2021.
Expected Impact:
This is an ongoing lifecycle management project to replace old and outdated radio equipment used by Harris County agencies.
Alternative Options:
No alternatives have been identified for this project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
? Justice and Safety
? Economic Opportunity
? Housing
? Public Health
? Transportation
? Flooding
? Environment
? Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):...
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