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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Lt. Bill Rowley, Administrative Services, Aurora Police Department
DATE: May 1, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the procurement of squad car cameras and related equipment for the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $99,664.08.
PURPOSE:
To procure additional squad cameras in support of the increase in the police department's fleet.
BACKGROUND:
The police department utilizes both body worn and squad cameras as part of its department policy and associated legal mandates regarding the recording of police-citizen interactions.
These cameras have been purchased and maintained through Axon Enterprises, Inc., which was selected after a thorough bid process and approval by the City Council (R21-177).
DISCUSSION:
In an approved Budget Resolution (O24-079), the police department was given permission to purchase additional squad cars and related equipment in support of its growing police force.
These squad cars are required to be outfitted with cameras and other equipment. As part of this decision package, a request was approved for additional funding to support the purchase of additional equipment as needed. The police department maintained a supply of some additional cameras and related parts and identified areas where cameras and related equipment can be re-used as squads are removed from service. There remains a need for additional parts and materials to fully outfit each squad, and an itemized list of those needs was developed.
Axon Enterprises, Inc. provided a quote for these items, and this quote has been made part of this Resolution by attachment. The three-year total cost for this equipment is $99,664.08. This cost has been broken down for payment over the next (3) years, with $33,222.02 due each year, beginning August 2025.
Funds for these costs have been previously budgeted and are available in account number 255-3536-421.74-99.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The purchase of these additional cameras and related equipment is necessary to continue to support the use of fleet cameras for the police department.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request approval of this Resolution.
cc: Public Health Safety & Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the procurement of squad car cameras and related equipment for the Aurora Police Department, for a total amount not to exceed $99,664.08.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The police department utilizes both body worn and squad cameras as part of its department policy and associated legal mandates regarding the recording of police-citizen interactions; and
WHEREAS, an approved Budget Resolution (24-079) authorized police department to purchase additional squad cars in support of its growing police force.
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WHEREAS, Axon Enterprises, Inc. has been identified as the provider of these cameras and associated equipment, and provided a quote for these items; and
WHEREAS, funding for this purchase has been budgeted in account number 255-3536-421.74-99.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the Director of Purchasing is hereby authorized to enter into a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the procurement of squad car cameras and related equipment for the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $99,664.08.