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CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

Meeting Date:

10/02/2024

2024-2029 Axon Enterprise Contract

Submitted For:

David Zacherl

Submitted By:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement for specialized services with Axon Enterprise, Inc. utilizing Omnia Partners Group Purchasing Contract to provide portable digital media recorder services to the Fire Department.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Portable digital media recorder services encompasses camera hardware, data management, secure storage, live video streaming and technical support. Video recording enhances report documentation, assists in training, and improves accountability and transparency. It also provides an excellent record of an event and is an important defense tool that can help avoid protracted and costly litigation.

Personnel responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents will be equipped with video/audio recording equipment to enhance the department’s transparency, assist in EMS quality assessment and improvement, fire tactical evaluation and post incident critique/training to improve crew safety.
This agreement is for a five (5) year period beginning November 2024 for an annual rate of $36,825.72 and a total contract value of $184,128.60. This is an extension of an existing program that is already in place and funding for the continuation of the agreement is provided in the fire dept. annual operating budget.

RECOMMENDATION

This has proven to be a valuable program and the Fire Chief recommends approval and continuation of the agreement with Axon Enterprise.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Yes

Amount Requested:

$184,128.60

Source of Funds:

Fire Annual Operating Budget

Account #:

10120253560

Fiscal Impact:

This is a 5-year agreement at #36,825.72 per year beginning November 2024.

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

Staff Report