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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Ofc. Joe Thompson # 186 and Lt. Mike Abbs # 912
DATE: 1-19-15
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the purchase of 26 Taser X26P conducted electrical weapons and accessories.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the Finance Committee's and the City Council's approval of a proposed resolution that would authorize the purchase of 26 Taser X26P conducted electrical weapons and accessories for a total cost of $35,831.80 plus $100.00 shipping
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Police Department is in need of new Taser weapons. Our current Taser weapons are becoming outdated and will no longer be supported by Taser in the near future. We are recommending the purchase of 26 new "Taser X26P" units with accessories. This purchase will help us provide a great less lethal force option to Aurora police officers.
DISCUSSION:
Taser International, located in Scottsdale Arizona, is the sole Law Enforcement distributor. The Aurora Police Department would receive a discounted price on the new units based on an intent to destroy agreement of our current supply of Taser X26 units.
This new Taser X26P model will provide better recorded data during deployment and throughout the weapon's lifespan than the current X26 model we would replace.
Due to the above information, we are requesting an exception to the competitive bidding requirements as allowed in Section 2-335(3) of the Aurora Municipal Code. The affidavit is attached and the original will be sent to the City Purchasing Department.
The funds for the Taser X26P and accessories in this proposal are budgeted in federal forfeiture account 216-3536-421.61-40.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
The recommendation is that the City Council adopt the attached resolution that would authorize the purchase of 26 new Taser X26P and accessories, as proposed, for $35,831.80 plus $100.00 shipping.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Pe...
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