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GPD Body Worn Cameras and Taser Contract (B)
Approval of contract for new equipment for uniformed officers.
Explanation
At the direction of the City Commission, the Gainesville Police Department reviewed body worn cameras for public transparency use by its uniformed officers. GPD also needs to replace its Taser equipment due to the current inventory has reached warranty expiration. GPD advertised for a request for quote on Demandstar and did not receive any responses.
Axon is the sole manufacture of the Taser, and also manufactures body worn cameras and a device that integrates wireless signaling between the cameras, the Taser, and patrol vehicle. They are the only company that has this combination. This contract also includes unlimited secure data storage, a delivery system for court, redaction software for proper redaction function, Taser supplies and replacement of damaged units during the life of the contract. This contract includes the purchase of 107 cameras, 107 signal units, and 190 Tasers.
Fiscal Note
GPD has CIP funding for FY 2018 in the amounts of $100,000 Body Worn Cameras and $63,165 for Tasers. FY 2019, $300,000 in CIP and $81,729 in General Funds for Body Worn Cameras, and $65,717 in General Funds for Tasers. Budgeted Amount Totaling $610,611.
This is a two part multi-year contract, 3 years for the Body Worn Cameras and 5 years for the Tasers. but the payments were configured to be paid in the 2018 and 2019 fiscal years. The total for this contract over the two years is $609,972. To continue the Body Worn Camera program beyond year 3, additional funding would need to be identified.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the AXON agreement subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.