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File #: AM No. 24-184   
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 11/14/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/3/2024 Final action: 12/3/2024
Title: Approval of the Master Service and Purchasing Agreement Between the City of Redmond and Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Axon Non-Binding Budgetary Estimate

TO: Members of the City Council

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Police

Chief Darrell Lowe

425-556-2521

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Police

Brian Coats

Deputy Chief

 

 

TITLE:

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Approval of the Master Service and Purchasing Agreement Between the City of Redmond and Axon Enterprise, Inc.

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

The Police Department seeks Council approval to renew a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for essential equipment and services. This contract bundles Axon’s body-worn cameras, tasers, and digital evidence storage with the addition of a virtual reality training platform and their video aggregation software, FUSUS.

This renewed contract integrates the remaining years of the previous 5-year agreement, extending service and equipment terms for a total of 10 years.

Entering into this long-term deal saves the city significant money over the life of the contract. Previous renewal rates increased approximately 6.5% annually. Contract includes a non-appropriation language allowing the City to opt out without penalty if financially necessary.

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

N/A

                     Required:

Contracts exceeding $50,000 require Council approval.

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

OUTCOMES:

Entering a 10-year (120-month) contract with Axon International, Inc., at an estimated cost of $4,533,889.09, will save the City $2,020,627.76 over the life of the agreement. Under the terms of this contract, Axon will upgrade the department’s body-worn cameras and tasers to the latest models. Additionally, the bundled contract includes a virtual reality training platform and video aggregation software, FUSUS, offering significant resources for the department.

Axon’s scenario-based virtual reality simulator immerses officers in realistic scenarios, helping them develop critical thinking, de-escalation, and tactical skills by practicing real-world interactions. This approach prepares officers more effectively for situations they may encounter daily.

Supporting the development of a real-time operations center (RTOC), FUSUS integrates video data from various sources into a unified platform. Some examples include, CCTV feeds, traffic cameras, automated license plate readers, body cameras, cell phone media, and community provided social media.

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

N/A

                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

Axon Payment Summary

March 2025                     $406,666.16

March 2026                     $329,506.30

March 2027                     $474,714.56

March 2028                     $474,714.56

March 2029                     $474,714.56

March 2030                     $474,714.56

March 2031                     $474,714.56

March 2032                     $474,714.56

March 2033                     $474,714.56

March 2034                     $474,714.56

 

Total                                           $4,533,889.09

 

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

228 Criminal Justice

 

Budget Priority:

Safe and Resilient

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

Funding for some Axon products, specifically body-worn cameras are included in the 2025-2026 budget.  The additional costs will be absorbed from BTIP. 

 

Funding source(s):

General Fund and BTIP

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

11/19/2024

Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services

Provide Direction

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

N/A

 

Time Constraints:

If approved, contract will be effective January 1, 2025

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

Renewal at the standard 5-year interval at increased cost, and loss of features being provided in the bundles and significantly discounted. Additionally, we would lose the price lock guarantee and be subject to prevailing market costs which have increased at. Rate of approximately 6.5% annually.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A:  Axon Non-Binding Budgetary Estimate

Attachment B:  MSPA Between the City of Redmond and Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Pending)