SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona in the amount of $500,826.00 for the purchase of 100 less-lethal deployment devices (tasers) to replace the current outdated devices. The purchase of these devices will be done utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #101223-AXN. Funding is available in various Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Issues, General Fund-Police Department, and Police Trust Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to purchase 100 less-lethal deployment devices (tasers) to replace the current outdated devices. Axon Enterprise, Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona is the manufacturer of the Axon Taser 10 and all related products, and they are not available from another manufacturing source. The purchase of these devices will be done utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #101223-AXN.
Research has proven that the recent advances in less-lethal technology offer a more effective control over resistive suspects with fewer serious injuries. Through extensive research and customer feedback, Axon has developed the most capable and sophisticated TASER energy weapon to date. The new capabilities significantly increase accuracy and effectiveness, decreasing the likelihood of escalation to lethal force.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this purchase be authorized.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: PPFCO/Police GF/Police Trust Fund
Account #: 401/101/665
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the following budget line items:
2013 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Issue 401-9868-522.24-00 $188,134.00 Proj. # PD2403
2014 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Issue 401-9869-522.24-00 $ 29,912.00 Proj. # PD2403
2018 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Issue 401-9872-522.24-00 $ 55,608.00 Proj. # PD2403
2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Issue 401-9876-522.24-00 $ 76,346.00 Proj. # PD2403
Police General Fund 101-2310-523.13-20 $ 6,786.00
Police General Fund 101-2310-523.55-24 $ 6,600.00
Police Trust Fund 665-2312-522.24-00 $137,440.00
TOTAL: $500,826.00