HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. ORCHID CELLMARK - POLICE FORENSIC SERVICESCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
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APPROVE PAYMENT FOR FORENSIC SERVICES TO 1 OF 1
10-26-09 ORCHID CELLMARK FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Police Department recommends that the City Council approve payment of $6,515.25 to Orchid Cellmark
for Forensic Services related to the Aggravated Sexual Assault investigation of Thanh Trung Le.
BACKGROUND:
The Port Arthur Police Department received a call of a sexual assault on 04/19/09. Investigation revealed that
the 73 year old victim had been assaulted by Thanh Trung Le. Valuable evidence in the case was recovered
from inside of Mrs. Le residence, located at 530 Richmond Avenue. This forensic evidence was sent to Orchid
Cellmark to be analyzed. This evidence was used to positively identify the defendant in this case.
Orchid Cellmark $6,515.25
BUDGETIFISCAL EFFECT:
Funding for this purchase is provided through Account # 001.1101.521.54.00 (Budget Yr 09)
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends [hat the City Council approve payment for Forensic Services to Orchid
Cellmark, 13988 Diplomat Drive, Suite 100, Dallas, Tx 75234 (Invoice O10-051268) in the amount of
56,515.25.
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Chief of Police Purchasing Manager
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Finance Director
Invoice ~0.10~1268.._
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Steve Mayes
Crime lab -Jefferson County
5030 Highway 69 South
Suite 500
Attn: Accounts Payable
Beaumont, TX 77705-9630
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Steve Mayes
Crime Lab - Jefferson County
5030 Highway 69 South
Suite 500
Attn: Accounts Payable
Beaumont, TX 77705-9630
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