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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Bryan Handell, Central Services Lieutenant, APD
Bill Rowley, Administrative Services Lieutenant, APD
DATE: August 11, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to enter into an amended contract not to exceed the amount of $6,246,715.00 with Axon Enterprises, Inc for the continued support of body-worn and in-squad cameras, TASERS, and an associated suite of related services provided by Axon Enterprises for the Aurora Police Department through 2028.
PURPOSE:
The Police Department requests that the Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer to enter into an amended contract with Axon Enterprises for various services and support outlined in the proposed contract described in attachments to this Resolution. This increase is necessary due to recent staff additions to the Aurora Police Department, enhancements in certain technologies offered, and the desire to integrate multiple contracts into one singular amended contract with Axon Enterprises.
BACKGROUND:
On October 27th, 2020, resolution R20-0249 was approved by the City Council for the purchase of body-worn cameras and the supporting software for officers at the Aurora Police Department.
Resolution R21-158, passed by City Council on June 22, 2021, approved the purchase of an additional thirty-five (35) Body-Worn cameras to comply with Illinois Public Act 101-0652 ("Safe-T Act").
On July 13, 2021, Resolution R21-177 authorized the purchase and installation of a fleet dash camera system and TASER7 equipment.
Resolution R22-393 was passed on December 20, 2022, for the purchase of a community survey system (My90)
Resolution R23-139 requesting an additional eighteen (18) Body-Worn cameras for assignment to newly hired police officers was approved by City Council on May 9, 2023.
At present, the Aurora Police Department is under (3) related but separate contracts with Axon Enterprises for cameras, TASERs, My90, and related software and system...
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