HomeMy WebLinkAboutE. LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. - PURCHASE GRAFFITI CAM SYSTEMCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date: Reference Subject: Purchase of Graffiti CAM System Page
No.
6-9-09 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Police Department recommends the City Council approve the purchase of a Graffiti CAM System
for the Police Department in the amount of $6,378.00 from Law Enforcement Associates, Inc.,
Raleigh, NC.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department is in the process of enhancing its electronic surveillance efforts to help
improve the identification and tracking of illegal activities, particulazly in the Weed and Seed azea.
This camera would be mounted in tazgeted azeas for the purpose of monitoring criminal activity. Law
Enforcement Associates, Inc. is the designer and developer of the Graffiti Cam System. Due to the
sensitive nature of its products, LEA sells only to Law Enforcement Agencies. After much reseazch,
LEA alone is the only manufacturer that can provide this equipment along with the unique properties
that the police department is in need of at this time.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are budgeted for this purchase through Weed and Seed account # 114-1051-517-92-00/WS0701
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends the City Council approve the purchase of a Graffiti CAM System
for the PolicennDepartmejntP_in/the4amount of $6,378.00 from Law met sociates, Inc.
Deborah Echols ~- Mazk Blanton
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Sha`Cvna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
Prepared by: Disposition by Council: Processed by City
Secretary
Approved by
CITY MANAGER
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