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File #: 25-703    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 5/29/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Approval to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Brownsville. DEPARTMENT: Police
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PRESENTER: Presenter

Julie Gohlke, Assistant Purchasing Manager

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Approval to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Brownsville.

 

 

DEPARTMENT: Police

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 272.006, the City may not sell or transfer ownership of marked law enforcement vehicles to the general public. As such, it is in the best interest of the City to sell these units to another authorized political subdivision to avoid the labor and fees associated with the removal of the markings and equipment. The City of Brownsville has expressed a need for used law enforcement vehicles and has expressed interest in purchasing surplus vehicles from the City. The issuance of this Interlocal agreement will establish the guidelines and processes by which City and Brownsville will manage future transactions for such vehicles and equipment.

 

ISSUE:

 

The City has identified law enforcement vehicles as surplus that need to be disposed of according to Local Government Code.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no cost for the issuance or use of the interlocal agreement to the City, all transactions  related to this ILA will be revenue generating.

Recommendation

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval to authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreement with the City of Brownsville.