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Cooperative purchase of detention center renovation for $902,454 (Bid #59-26)
The city would hire Core Construction to renovate the detention center for $902,454, using the Equalis Group cooperative purchasing contract #R10-1166B.
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Purchase video surveillance equipment for $116,320
The city requests a purchase order to STS360, Inc. for new video surveillance equipment and support maintenance through a Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract, at a total cost of $116,320.
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Accept 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Accept 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Approve contract for public safety uniforms, body armor, and ammunition (Bid #42-26)
Staff requests approval to award a cooperative annual requirements contract to GT Distributors, Inc. and Galls, Inc. for public safety uniforms, body armor, rifle-rated plates, and ammunition for the Fire and Police Departments, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #798-26 at the percentage discounts specified therein.
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Richardson Police Department 2025 annual review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's annual report covering 2025 activities and performance.
This review gives residents insight into how effectively the police department is serving the community and where resources are being directed.
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Cooperative purchase of detention center renovation for $902,454 (Bid #59-26)
The city would hire Core Construction to renovate the detention center for $902,454, using the Equalis Group cooperative purchasing contract #R10-1166B.
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Purchase video surveillance equipment for $116,320
The city requests a purchase order to STS360, Inc. for new video surveillance equipment and support maintenance through a Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract, at a total cost of $116,320.
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Accept 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Accept 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Approve contract for public safety uniforms, body armor, and ammunition (Bid #42-26)
Staff requests approval to award a cooperative annual requirements contract to GT Distributors, Inc. and Galls, Inc. for public safety uniforms, body armor, rifle-rated plates, and ammunition for the Fire and Police Departments, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #798-26 at the percentage discounts specified therein.
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Richardson Police Department 2025 annual review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's annual report covering 2025 activities and performance.
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Purchase order to upfit eleven police Chevrolet Tahoes — $280,434
The city would issue a purchase order to CAP Fleet Upfitters, LLC to outfit eleven Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department at a total cost of $280,434, using the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract #698-23.
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Purchase two Ford Interceptor police vehicles from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford — $126,744
The city would issue a purchase order to Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for two Ford Interceptor units for the Police Department at a cost of $126,744, through the HGAC cooperative contract #VE05-24.
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Purchase thirty laser illuminator devices for the Police Department — $197,333.56
The city would issue a purchase order to Tactical Night Vision Company for thirty laser illuminator devices and accompanying equipment for the Police Department at a cost of $197,333.56, through the City of Stockton cooperative contract #425000553.
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Purchase 160 Glock pistols and accessories for police — $183,417.59
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to GT Distributors, Inc. for 160 Glock 45 COA Red Dot Sight pistols and accessories for the police department at a total cost of $183,417.59, through BuyBoard Contract #698-23.
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Upgrade police/dispatch computer-aided dispatch system for $439,989
Council will authorize a purchase order to Computer Information Systems, Inc. to refresh the software and hardware of the city's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system through TIPS Contract #230105 at a cost of $439,989.
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Bid #13-26: $594,528 purchase of 11 Chevrolet Tahoes for the police department via TIPS
Council will authorize a $594,528 purchase order to Reliable Chevrolet for eleven Chevrolet Tahoes for the Richardson Police Department, using the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract #230404.
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Discussion: National Preparedness Month
The council will review and discuss National Preparedness Month, which encourages households and communities to plan for emergencies.
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Purchase one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle for $54,684.95
The city would buy one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford using the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract #724-23 for $54,684.95.
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Closed session: building security briefing from police chief
The council will meet privately, as allowed under Texas law, to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police about building security and protocol, and to deliberate regarding security devices or security audits.
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Closed session: building security briefing from police chief
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss security devices, security audits, and receive a briefing from the Chief of Police regarding building security and protocol.
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Purchase ammunition for the Police Department — estimated $102,799
The city would authorize a purchase of ammunition for the Richardson Police Department through the Public Marketplace, at an estimated cost of $102,799 for fiscal year 2024-25.
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Purchase modular vehicle barrier system via PEPPM cooperative contract — $183,624
The city would issue a purchase order to Advanced Security Technologies for a modular vehicle barrier system, using the PEPPM cooperative contract #535122-18, at a cost of $183,624.
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Discussion of the Richardson Police Department's 2024 annual review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's annual report covering activities and performance during 2024.
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Purchase seven night-vision devices for police — $83,970.11
Council will consider authorizing a purchase order to Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC for seven L3 PVS 1531 helmet-mounted binocular night-vision devices for the Police Department through OMNIA Partners Contract #159498 at a total cost of $83,970.11.
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Purchase four Ford Interceptor patrol cars for police for $300,184
Bid #41-25 would authorize a purchase order to Rockdale Country Ford for four Ford Interceptor patrol cars for the Police Department through BuyBoard cooperative contract #724-23 at a total cost of $300,184.
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Purchase nine Chevrolet police vehicles from Reliable Chevrolet for $472,344
Bid #43-25 would authorize a purchase order to Reliable Chevrolet for nine Chevrolet vehicles for the Police Department through TIPS cooperative contract #230404 at a total cost of $472,344.
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Purchase upfitting for nine police Chevrolet vehicles from CAP Fleet for $219,126
Bid #44-25 would authorize a purchase order to CAP Fleet to upfit nine Chevrolet police vehicles through BuyBoard cooperative contract #698-23 at a total cost of $219,126.
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Approve $4,835,694 five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment and services for the Police Department
Bid #19-25 would authorize a five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment, software, and services for the Richardson Police Department totaling $4,835,694 through BuyBoard Contract #743-24.
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Upfit 14 new police department vehicles for $110,950 (Bid #108-24)
Council will authorize a purchase order to CAP Fleet to upfit fourteen new police department units through BuyBoard cooperative Contract #698-23 in the total amount of $110,950.
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Approve $185,149.01 purchase of security camera upgrades at Eisemann Center
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Sigma Surveillance, Inc. in the amount of $185,149.01 to replace and upgrade security cameras at the Eisemann Center, using Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contracts DIR-CPO-4697 and DIR-CPO-4770.
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Approve $97,876.44 purchase of tactical vests for police department
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to TYR Tactical, Inc. in the amount of $97,876.44 for tactical vests for the Richardson Police Department, using Texas SmartBuy Contract #680-M1.
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Award Bid #89-24: Helmet-mounted thermal imaging night vision for police — $81,500
Staff requests a purchase order to Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC for $81,500 to buy helmet-mounted thermal imaging night vision devices for the Police Department through OMNIA Partners cooperative contract #R159498.
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Purchase four Ford Interceptor SUVs for $227,545 via cooperative contract
Council will authorize a purchase order to Rush Truck Center through BuyBoard contract #724-23 for four Ford Interceptor SUVs at $227,545.14.
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Purchase order of $77,607 for Municipal Court video surveillance upgrade
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Sigma Surveillance, Inc. for $77,607.66 for a video surveillance system upgrade at Municipal Court, purchased cooperatively through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contracts #DIR-CPO-4697 and #DIR-CPO-4770.
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Richardson Police Department 2023 annual review
The council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's annual report covering 2023 activities and performance.
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Closed session: building security briefing from police chief
The council will meet privately, as allowed under Texas law, to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police about building security and protocol, and to deliberate regarding security devices or security audits.
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Bid #40-24: $74,900 purchase of 20 license plate recognition cameras for police
The city requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Flock Safety for $74,900 to purchase twenty automated license plate recognition cameras for the Police Department.
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Authorize ~$113,248 ammunition purchase for the Police Department
The city requests authorization under Bid #30-24 to purchase approximately $113,248 in ammunition for the Police Department during FY 2023-24, citing Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022(a)(2) to preserve or protect public health or safety.
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Purchase police vehicle equipment from GT Distributors — $146,651.96 (Bid #23-24)
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to GT Distributors, Inc. for $146,651.96 for police vehicle equipment through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract #698-23.
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Purchase eleven Chevrolet Tahoes for the police department — $554,499
The city requests authorization to buy eleven Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles from Reliable Chevrolet for a total of $554,499 through the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative contract #230404.
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Purchase two Chevrolet Silverado SSV trucks for the police department — $81,204.88
The city requests authorization to buy two Chevrolet Silverado SSV pickup trucks from Reliable Chevrolet for a total of $81,204.88 through the Sheriff's Association of Texas cooperative contract #22-03-1008R.
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Resolution approving 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
Resolution No. 23-27 would accept Homeland Security grant funds and authorize the Director of Emergency Management to act as the official responsible for managing the grant.
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Discussion: National Night Out Against Crime on October 3, 2023
Council will receive an overview of Richardson's participation in the National Association of Town Watch's National Night Out Against Crime event scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
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Repeal the juvenile curfew ordinance (Ordinance No. 4471)
Ordinance No. 4471 would repeal Section 13-122 of the city code, which established curfew hours for minors, removing that provision entirely from the Miscellaneous Offenses chapter.
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Discussion: Community Crime Map presentation
The council will review and discuss the Community Crime Map, which shows crime data across Richardson.
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Purchase police vehicle equipment from GT Distributors for $231,564.79
Council will authorize a purchase order to GT Distributors, Inc. for equipment for police vehicles through BuyBoard Contract #698-23 in the amount of $231,564.79.
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Review and discuss the Richardson Police Department 2022 annual review
Council will hear a review of the Richardson Police Department's activities and performance during 2022.
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Bid #53-23: purchase 27 ballistic shields for the Police Department totaling $108,489.24
The city would purchase 27 ballistic shields for the Police Department from Lionheart Alliance: 10 shields for $59,221.86 through GSA Contract #47QSWA20D001M and 17 shields for $49,267.38.
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Bid #51-23: annual cooperative contract to GT Distributors and Galls for public safety uniforms, armor, and ammunition
The city would establish an annual requirements contract with GT Distributors, Inc. and Galls, Inc. for public safety uniforms, body armor, rifle-rated plates, and ammunition for the Fire and Police departments, under BuyBoard Contract #698-23.
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Resolution 23-10: accept 2023 bullet-resistant shield program grant funds
The council would approve the terms of a 2023 Bullet-Resistant Shield Program grant and designate the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Honoring the police department's negotiations unit for winning first place at a national competition
The council will recognize the Richardson Police Department's Negotiations Unit for taking first place at the 33rd Annual Crisis Negotiation Competition and Seminar.
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Police Community Relations Team recognized for National Night Out 2022
The council recognizes the Richardson Police Department's Community Relations Team for winning first place in the National Night Out competition in 2022.
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Purchase police department ammunition for approximately $88,185
The city requests authorization to purchase ammunition for the police department in an estimated amount of $88,185 during FY 2022-23, under the public health and safety exemption in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022(a)(2).
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Purchase of seven Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department for $255,079.65
Council considers issuing a purchase order to Reliable Chevrolet for seven Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department at $36,439.95 each, totaling $255,079.65, through Sheriffs' Association of Texas Contract #22-03-1008 under Bid #25-23.
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Award cooperative contract for police soft body armor to GT Distributors (Bid #13-23)
The council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with GT Distributors, Inc. for Safariland soft body armor for the Police Department through BuyBoard cooperative contract #603-20.
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Discussion of Texas Police Chief's Association accreditation program
The council will review and discuss the Texas Police Chief's Association Best Practices Accreditation Program, which evaluates police department policies and procedures against statewide standards.
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Purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for the police department — $290,816
Council is asked to award Bid #08-23 and authorize a purchase order to Lenco Armored Vehicles for an armored rescue vehicle for the Richardson Police Department, using the GSA cooperative contract #GS-07F-169DA at a cost of $290,816.
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New ordinance prohibiting purchase of used catalytic converters
Ordinance No. 4443 would add a new article to Chapter 12 of the city's code of ordinances banning the purchase of used catalytic converters within Richardson, with certain exceptions.
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Discussion: National Night Out Against Crime on October 4, 2022
The council will hear an overview of Richardson's participation in the National Association of Town Watch National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
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Discussion: proposed catalytic converter theft ordinance
The council will review and discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at addressing catalytic converter theft.
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Bid #94-22: Purchase ballistic helmets for Police Department — $132,556.53
The council is asked to authorize a $132,556.53 purchase order to Lionheart Alliance for ballistic helmets for the Police Department, purchased cooperatively through U.S. GSA Contract #47QSWA20D001M.
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Executive session: economic development and building security briefing
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to the W. Spring Valley Rd./S. Sherman St. area, and to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police regarding building security and protocol.
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Purchase mobile computer terminals and software for city vehicles – $457,371.25 (Bid #63-22)
Council considers authorizing purchase orders for mobile computer terminals and software licenses: $435,760.65 to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. through DIR Contracts #DIR-TSO-4025, #DIR-CPO-4751, and #DIR-CPO-4754, and $21,610.60 to SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-4092, for a combined total of $457,371.25.
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Purchase up to 12 Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department – up to $433,566 (Bid #66-22)
Council considers authorizing a purchase order to Reliable Chevrolet for five Chevrolet Tahoes at $36,130.50 each ($180,652.50 total) and a letter of intent for seven additional Tahoes ($252,913.50) for the Police Department through Sheriffs' Association of Texas Contract #22-03-1008.
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Purchase $91,440.49 in police vehicle equipment through BuyBoard cooperative
Under Bid #59-22, staff requests a purchase order to GT Distributors, Inc. for $91,440.49 in equipment for police vehicles, using the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) Contract #603-20.
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Continuation of the juvenile curfew ordinance
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4422 to continue the existing juvenile curfew, which is codified as Section 13-122 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
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Richardson Police Department 2021 year-end review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's year-end report covering 2021 activities and performance.
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Buy two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department for $75,410
Under Bid #32-22, council is asked to award a cooperative purchase to Caldwell Country Chevrolet for two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department at $37,705 each, totaling $75,410, through BuyBoard Contract #601-19.
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Purchase of two Dodge Chargers for the Police Department — $62,682
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep for two Dodge Charger patrol vehicles for the Police Department through BuyBoard Contract #601-19 at $31,341 each, totaling $62,682.
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Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department — $67,528
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Reliable Chevrolet for two Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles through Sheriffs' Association of Texas Contract #21-02-1016 at $33,764 each, totaling $67,528.
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Presentation of independent investigation report on ticket quota complaint in RPD
An independent investigation into a ticket quota complaint within the Richardson Police Department will be formally presented to the council.
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Council remarks on the independent investigation report
City council members will share their remarks in response to the independent investigation report regarding the ticket quota complaint in the Richardson Police Department.
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Purchase three Ford hybrid police pursuit vehicles for $104,052
The city would issue a purchase order to Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for $104,052 to buy three Ford Interceptor Hybrid Police Pursuit Vehicles through Tarrant County Contract #2020-174.
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Purchase police vehicle equipment from GT Distributors for $100,323.89 (Bid #42-21)
The city is asked to authorize a purchase order to GT Distributors, Inc. for $100,323.89 to buy equipment for police vehicles through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract #603-20.
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Richardson Police Department 2020 year-end review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's performance and activities for the 2020 calendar year.
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Purchase of seven Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department — Reliable Chevrolet (Bid #20-21)
Staff requests a purchase order to Reliable Chevrolet for seven Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department through Sheriffs' Association of Texas Contract #21-02-1016, at a total cost of $235,550.
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Purchase of three Ford Interceptors for the Police Department — Rush Truck Centers (Bid #23-21)
Staff requests a purchase order to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP for three Ford Interceptors for the Police Department through BuyBoard Contract #601-19, at a total cost of $128,862.88.
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Cooperative purchase of public safety hardware and software through TIPS program
The city requests a purchase order to Computer Information Systems for public safety hardware and software, purchased cooperatively through the Region VIII Education Service Center's TIPS program on Contract #200203, at a cost of $338,908.
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Accept 2020 Homeland Security grant funds
Resolution No. 20-23 approves the terms of the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and authorizes the city's Emergency Management Coordinator to act as the official responsible for managing the grant.
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Accept 2020 coronavirus emergency supplemental funding from the state
Resolution No. 20-24 approves the terms of the Office of the Governor's 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program and authorizes the Emergency Management Coordinator to manage the grant.
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Award $2,696,206.47 cooperative contract for Axon police equipment and services (Bid #91-20)
Council will approve a five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment, software, and services for the Police Department from Axon Enterprise, Inc. totaling $2,696,206.47 through BuyBoard Contract #568-18.
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Overview of National Night Out on October 6, 2020, and other public safety initiatives
The council will review and discuss the National Association of Town Watch's National Night Out Against Crime event scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2020, along with other public safety initiatives.
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Review Richardson Police Department's critical policing policies and practices
The council will review and discuss a status report on the Richardson Police Department's critical policing policies and practices.
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Bid #56-20: cooperative contract with G.T. Distributors for police and fire marshal ammunition
The council is asked to approve an annual requirements contract with G.T. Distributors, Inc. for ammunition for the Police Department and Fire Marshal's Office, using discounts under BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
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Establish annual contract for police uniforms and body armor
The city requests authorization to issue Bid #48-20, an annual requirements contract to Galls, Inc. for police department uniforms and body armor at the percentage discounts in BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
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Establish annual contract for police soft body armor
The city requests authorization to issue Bid #49-20, an annual requirements contract to Angel Armor for police department soft body armor at the unit prices in City of Grand Prairie Bid #19153.
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Richardson Police Department 2019 year-end review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's year-end report covering activities and performance in 2019.