HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. GT DISTRIBUTORS - TASERS & HOLSTERSCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
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No, Recommendation to approve purchase of twelve (12) 1 of 1
Model X26 Tasers and Twelve (12) Taser Holsters
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Police Department recommences urc .,uy wurr~r= ~ °YY"'•°• "'• "'-+""-""--" -- -
Model X26 Tasers with holsters from GT Distributors in Austin, Texas, in the amount of
$9,804.35.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department purchased thirty-five (35) X26 Tasers several yeazs ago to provide an
option to a less lethal force for police officers. The Tasers aze issued to police officers when
they begin their shift and returned at the end of the shift. Any officer that wishes to use a Taser
must complete an approved training course. Currently, the Police Department has 78 officers
certified to use the Tasers. The Police Department intends to eventually purchase sufficient
Tasers for every certified officer. The cost of each Taser with holster is $814.95. GT
Distributors is the sole authorized Police Distributor for the State of Texas. This procurement is
exempt from the bid process under Texas Local Governmerit Code Section 252.022, General
Exemptions (7A), from procurement of items that aze available from only one source, including
items that aze available from one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or
natural monopolies:
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds aze available in Account #125=1118-521.92-00.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
-None.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends the City Council's approval for. the purchase of twelve (12)
Model X26 Tasers with holsters from GT Distributors in Austin, Texas, in the amount of
$9,804.35.
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Rebecca Underhill
Director of Frnance
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