O-2010-3208 agreement with Harris County to utilize the “Bomb Robot”

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 1-25-10 Appropriation Requested By: Kenith Adcox Source of Funds: Department: pglil:e Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: xxx Amount Budgeted: Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Exhibits: Copy of Inter Local Aj!reement Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Harris County purchased, as part of the federal Homeland Security Grant Program (A ward Number 2005-GB- T5-0050) a remotely operated robotic vehicle ("Bomb Robot"), to be utilized to inspect, disable and remove suspected explosive devices. The County desires to make the Bomb Robot available to the City for uses outlined in the A ward. The City represents it holds all necessary licenses and certifications to perform such services and is qualified by education and experience to provide such services. The La Porte Police Department is an active member of the Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad and maintains certitied Bomb Technicians, which possess the necessary training, certifications, tools, and equipment to perform the functions required. The Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad is certitied by the FBI and is responsible for providing Bomb Squad services to the southeast portion of the Greater Houston Area. This additional piece of equipment will enhance the Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad's ability to perform its mandate. As such, the Police Department desires to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the County allowing the Department to utilize, store and provide upkeep for the "Bomb Robot". One of the Department's bomb technicians has already been certified to maintain, service and operate the "Bomb Robot" in question. Future extended warranty costs for the "Bomb Robot", for which the City shall be responsible, are estimated to be approximately $3,500 a year. The term of this Agreement shall be one ( 1) year beginning upon execution by a duly authorized representative of each Party. This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year terms until terminated by the Parties. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other Party or at any time by written agreement of the Parties. Action Required bv Council: