HomeMy WebLinkAboutH. H-GAC - XTS 2500 764-870 MHZ RADIOS (HEALTH DEPT)City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
late REFERENCE SUBJECT: RecommendaCion to approve the purchase of a six PAGE
NUntBER (6) XTS 2500 764-870 MHZ Radios for the Health Department
6/9/08 Page 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Health Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of six (6) XTS 2500
764-870 MHZ radios in the amount of $19,786.90. This purchase is through H-GAC.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will ensure interoperability between the health department's six (6) clinical sites and
police/fire departments in case of a natural or man-made disaster.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds were awarded through aone-time discretionary fund grant for public health preparedness, and
approved by City Council, Resolution No. 08-208 dated May 20, 2008. The account no. is 101-1331-
542.92-00 (HG0815).
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of six (6) XTS 2500
764-870 MHZ radios in the amount of $19,786.90. This purchase is through H-GAC.
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shi D. Alexander, MBA-HCM, Director of Health
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Rebecca Underhill, CPA, Director of Finance
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