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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM
2.D.
Work Session
Meeting Date:
10/06/2021
Department Head:
Richard Jessup
Submitted By:
Michelle Boucher, Administrative Coordinator, Police Department
Action Requested:
Discussion Item - No Action to be Taken

ITEM:

Discussion and possible directions to staff on any and all matters regarding authorization to purchase new body-worn cameras with associated warranty and equipment using Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Project Budgeted funds.  (Richard Jessup, Chief of Police)

SUMMARY:

The San Luis Police Department is seeking approval for the purchase of 55 body-worn cameras.  The funds for the purchase of these body-worn cameras were approved as a Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Project; $330,940.00 was allocated for the purchase.
 
The body-worn cameras, additional required equipment, data storage and warranties will be purchased from Axon.  The Axon Body 3 camera can act on real-time information with new Axon Aware technology.  With features like live maps, real-time alerts and live streaming, it is a connected experience that improves officer safety and will expand over time.  The camera will capture better evidence with improved low-light performance, reduced motion blur during playback,and advanced audio that reduces wind noise and records from multiple microphones.  The purchase will also include a license to Evidence.com for the data storage.  The cloud-based system will allow storage of all cameras and recording data. 

The purchase contract with Axon will be for a term of five (5) years, to be paid upfront for the whole term.  In selecting the upfront payment terms, the city will be saving $75,145.89 over the five (5) years.  The total amount for the purchase of the cameras required equipment, data storage, warranties and tax is $300,520.01.  The budgeted amount for the purchase is $330,940.00, which will leave a remaining balance of $30,419.99.  At the end of the five-year term, the contract will be reviewed and renegotiated based on needs and new technology at that time. 

RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:

Discussion and possible directions to staff only, no action.

Fiscal Impact

IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
Yes
CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
City
TOTAL:
$300,520.01
BUDGETED AMOUNT:
$330,940.00
AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
N/A
ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
100-999-90020 Capital Outlay Off/ Comp Othr $330,940.00

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):

The total amount for the purchase of the cameras, required equipment, data storage, warranties and tax is $300,520.01. The budgeted amount for the purchase is $330,940.00 from account number 100-999-90020.

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