SUBJECT
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Motion to rescind purchase with Brinc Drones and consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona for a five-year term contract in the total amount of $3,446,031.07 for the purchase of drones. Brinc has been slow to roll out all the drone stations initially ordered, therefore the purchase contract will need to be cancelled. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Consent Agenda File ID #24-1580 was approved by Council on August 19, 2024.
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to rescind purchase contract with Brinc Drones due to deployment delays and authorizing a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of drones and all necessary software and equipment.
Date Subtotal Tax Total
Dec 2025 $446,157.13 $0.00 $446,157.13
Dec 2026 $749,968.47 $0.00 $749,968.47
Dec 2027 $749,968.49 $0.00 $749,968.49
Dec 2028 $749,968.49 $0.00 $749,968.49
Dec 2029 $749,968.49 $0.00 $749,968.49
Total $3,446,031.07 $0.00 $3,446,031.07
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this action be authorized.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Grant
Account #: 222-2348
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this purchase is available in the MVCPA SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant.