Item 28 — Thursday, October 22, 2026
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In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract with Thomas Scientific LLC d/b/a Thomas Scientific for a comparison microscope for Austin Forensic Science, used to compare markings on bullets, cartridge cases, and toolmarks, in an amount not to exceed $109,733. Funding would come from $101,202 through the State of Texas Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, Crime Lab Enhancement Project, and $8,531 from the Austin Forensic Science operating budget.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for a comparison microscope, used to compare markings on bullets, cartridge cases, and toolmarks, for Austin Forensic Science with Thomas Scientific LLC d/b/a Thomas Scientific, in an amount not to exceed $109,733. Funding: $101,202 is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, Crime Lab Enhancement Project. $8,531 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Forensic Science.