Consent Agenda - Brian Podany, Safety Services Manager/Chief of Police
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Approve Payment to AXON Enterprise Inc. for Annual Contract Renewal
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Executive Summary
Staff requests Council approval of the 2022 payment of $192,730 for the above referenced contract pursuant to Section 6.05 of the City Charter which requires Council approval of all purchases or contracts more than $50,000.
Background
The Blaine Police Department (PD) has a contract with AXON Enterprise Inc. for squad video cameras, body worn cameras (BWC), Taser information and a digital evidence system. The PD instituted police squad cameras in 2011, and BWC in 2017. In 2020, with council approval, the PD upgraded the technology with a new vendor to combine both the squad cameras and the BWCs. The contract is through the State Cooperative Purchasing Program. The base annual cost is $185,000 and is subject to additional per-officer charges if officers are added to the 2020 base. The contract calls for upgrading equipment twice during the contract period at no charge and replaces damaged or inoperable pieces of equipment at no additional charge. The system has proven to be valuable and cost-effective as it provides storage and access to a significant amount of information in a single location. City Council approved the 5-year contract in 2019 (MO19-209), and appropriated funding for 2022 with the adoption of the 2022 General Fund Budget in December 20, 2021.
Strategic Plan Relationship
The AXON contract ensures that the Blaine Police Department has the needed equipment and resources to continue to provide exceptional public service with the highest degree of professionalism, transparency, and accountability.
Board/Commission Review
No board/commission review.
Financial Impact
The contract commits the City to this program at a base cost of $185,000 annually through 2024, with annual per-officer adjustments through that same period.
Public Outreach/Input
No public outreach or input.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, approve expenditure of $192,730 for the contract renewal with AXON Enterprise Inc.
Attachment List
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