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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH AXON GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE BODY WORN CAMERA, VEHICLE CAMERA, AND TASER EQUIPMENT FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas currently utilizes Axon Group Inc. for body worn cameras, vehicle cameras and taser equipment for multiple city departments under an agreement that expires in September of 2026; and
WHEREAS; the product and customer service have provided satisfactory results and the city desires to renew its agreement early with Axon Group, Inc, to secure 2025 equipment pricing rates that include upgraded capabilities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of public safety to extend the relationship with Axon Group Inc. to ensure continuity of services due to the significant investment in the Axon platform without a proven alternative option that provides a similar complement of services.
WHEREAS, said agreement is attached hereto and the terms set out therein; and
WHEREAS, the money for said agreement is budgeted in the FY2026 budget and remains unchanged from last year with annual increases over the 5-year contract; and
WHEREAS, the contract includes the ability for the city to terminate the agreement annually if a funding appropriation is not approved in the city budgeting process.
WHEREAS, there is no requirement to bid this agreement because Axon Group Inc. is on the NASPO state contract list.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION ONE: The Agreement with Axon Group, Inc. to provide body worn cameras, vehicle cameras and Taser equipment and services is hereby approved.
SECTION TWO: Funding for the 2026 agreement schedule is included in the FY2026 budget and funding allotment for future years is subject to council consideration.
SECTION THREE: The Mayor, Harold Copenhaver, and City Clerk, April Leggett, are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.