Grand Prairie to consider purchasing new tech gadgets for police vehicles

At its upcoming meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 24, the Grand Prairie City Council will consider the following measures:

Storm Drain along the Alley to the West of Virginia Drive at Carrier Parkway

Consider a construction contract with A & M Construction Utilities in the amount of $66,605.24 plus a 5% contingency of $3,330 for a total of $69,935.24 for Storm Drain Improvements along the alley west of Virginia Drive at Carrier Parkway; and
Consider a Service Agreement with Oncor in the amount of $11,675.40 for underground electric line relocations

Laptops are nice, but nothing beats a cigarette-lighter-powered sandwich griller.

Purchase of Digital Cameras, Laptop Computers and Ticket Writers for Police Vehicles

Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of Integrian digital patrol cameras and Panasonic laptop computers and installation of previously purchased ticket writers in the amount of $999,542.23 using the Texas DIR pricing agreement and the City's current price agreements and purchasing procedures.

Repair to Emergency Warning Siren at 3202 South Great Southwest Parkway

Consider an ordinance ratifying the amendment of the Fire Department's Capital Improvement Projects Budget to repair Emergency Warning Siren #14

Landfill Gas Collection and Control System

Consider awarding a contract to Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. for construction of Phase III of the landfill gas collection and control system at a cost of $379,655; authorize a 5% contingency of $18,983, and authorize $14,181 for additional electrical facilities for a total of $412,819 and;
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2006/2007 Capital Improvements Project Budget