From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Red Light Safety Fund in the amount of $550,635 for: the purchase 100 electronic ticket writers in the amount of $337,875 from Tyler Technologies through their national Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell; the purchase of a traffic accident investigation laser scanner in the amount of $131,103 and traffic accident laser scanner accessories in the amount of $5,897 from Geomatic Resources, through an Interlocal Agreement with DIR; the replacement of speed detection LIDAR devices in the amount of $26,000; the purchase of commercial vehicle weight scales and transport boxes, in the amount of 49,760; authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Daniel Scesney, Chief of Police, and Ryan Simpson, Support Services Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Grand Prairie Police Department continues to utilize its current resources and the growing technology to expand the efficiency and effectiveness of its members in serving the citizens and visitors of the City of Grand Prairie. As the City continues to attract new businesses while growing into a local tourist destination, the Department must further its commitment to providing for a high quality of life for its citizens and to maintaining a safe environment for those who visit the City for business and pleasure.
The Police Department is proposing the purchase of 100 electronic ticket writer devices from Tyler Technologies to equip the balance of its officers who remain in a uniformed enforcement capacity. These ticket writer devices; afford a nearly touchless exchange between officers and drivers, reduces the overall length of each traffic stop, eliminates the need for ma...
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