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San Benito approves police laptops, sewer-truck repairs and vendor payments; engineers roster pre-approved
Summary
The City Commission approved purchases and payments including 10 Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers for patrol vehicles, $48,300 to repair a sewer-jetter combo truck, and $12,425 for event printing; commissioners also approved a non-exclusive roster of seven engineering firms for on-call services.
The San Benito City Commission on June 17 approved several procurement and payment items that city staff said address equipment needs and accelerate planned projects.
The commission approved the purchase of 10 Panasonic'brand rugged mobile computers (Toughbooks) to serve as mobile data terminals for patrol units. Police Chief Monteverria told commissioners the department has used iPads since 2016 but is switching to larger, dockable computers to improve report-writing and to better view body-camera and license-plate-reader video in the field. Chief Monteverria said the new units will dock in patrol cars but can be removed for use in the field.
Commission discussion included questions about budget impact and why the department is moving away from iPads; the chief said funds were moved within the department's budget line to complete the purchase. Commissioner Morales moved to approve the purchase; Commissioner Goodman seconded and the motion passed.
The commission also approved payment of $48,300 to Jay Services (LLJ) for repairs to a sewer-jetter combo truck that staff said had been idle for several years. Public works staff explained the repair is cost-effective compared with buying a new unit, and the vehicle will be used for stormwater system maintenance.
A partial payment of $12,425 to Digital Print and Advertising was approved for printing and promotional items produced for the Hogwaddle 2025 event. Staff said most printed items are reusable and stored for future events; commissioners discussed design choices (for example, omitting dates on shirts to allow reuse).
Commissioners authorized a non-exclusive list of seven professional engineering consultants for on-call engineering services. Staff indicated the roster will let the city begin design and grant-related work quickly (staff mentioned a pressing North American Development Bank grant and a planned water/wastewater master plan) and that specific contracts would return to the commission for approval when scope and budget are known.
Where motions and seconders were recorded in the transcript, the approvals passed by voice vote. City staff will proceed with invoicing and contract follow-up as appropriate.
