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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Police EquipmentMEMO TO: FROM: MEETING DATE: SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER DECEMBER 5, 2023 PURCHASE OF POLICE EQUIPMENT AND UPGRADES TO EXISTING CAMERAS AND TASERS City Council to consider approval for the purchase of police equipment and upgrades to existing cameras and tasers from Axon Enterprises for the Police Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in the CCPD Fund for a total amount not to exceed $50,342. BACKGROUND: This purchase is an upgrade to existing Axon equipment to include the Taser-10, and Fleet 3 in -car video system. The upgrade price difference was not included on the previous invoice and was subsequently billed separately. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Axon Enterprises. The Police Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would best meet the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval. RG/TM