Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with Armstrong Forensics Laboratory, Inc. for Forensic Analytical Laboratory Services
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: City Council Goal 6: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT: Joe Ellenburg, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve this item
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This item is to continue in a Professional Services Contract for a 1-year term with 4 annual renewal options with Armstrong Forensics Laboratory for drug testing and analytics.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Police Department has utilized Armstrong for six years.
• Services include testing of suspected narcotic evidence for material verification and concentration including THC.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funding for drug testing is provided in the General Fund - Police Department budget 001-3101-423-8516.
• Annual testing costs for McKinney Police Dept, paid by City of McKinney:
|
FY26 YTD |
$45,940 |
|
FY25 |
$22,325 |
|
FY24 |
$24,030 |
• Annual testing costs for McKinney Police Dept, paid by grant funds (Collin County):
|
FY26 YTD$33,295 |
|
|
FY25 |
$16,060 |
|
FY24 |
$14,060 |
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A