The Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department recommends that City Council approve an ordinance to appropriate $2,000,000.00 from the FY2024 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) for helicopter equipment upgrades. This appropriation is budgeted in the FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan Budget that was approved by City Council.
Helicopter & Mission Equipment WBS: G-EQ0008 $2,000,000.00
The Houston Police Department's Air Support Division has suffered two helicopter hard landings in recent years, which resulted in significant damage to each aircraft. These two aircraft comprise 28% of the HPD helicopter patrol fleet. The result of these two aircraft being inoperative has increased the stress and maintenance on the remaining patrol helicopters.
It is HPD's intention to work with the Strategic Purchasing Division on any purchases to ensure procurement rules are followed and will either purchase from existing contracts or return to City Council for additional approval.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Troy Finner
Chief of Police