Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY’S ACTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF TASER DEVICES FOR USE BY THE HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the provision of TASER devices for use by the Police Department, at a cost of $29,954.52 per year for 5-years with a total overall cost of $149,772.60.
Body
Legislative History
Res No. 21-15 - Affirmed City’s Action to Enter into an Agreement with Axon Enterprises; 2/16/2021
Purpose & Explanation
The current five-year lease for TASER devices has ended. This is a new agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a five-year term beginning in 2024 for the provision of TASER devices for use by the Hudson Police Department. TASER devices provided under said agreement are important pieces of equipment utilized by the Hudson Police Department.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks.
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other, Sole Source Vendor
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Account # 101-1100-52520 / $29,954.51 in 2024)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the current agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the provision of TASER devices for use by the Hudson Police Department.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manager
Perry Tabak, Chief of Police