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A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC FOR THE PURCHASE OF AXON BODY CAMERAS, TASERS, MODEM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORTING AXON SERVICES
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Police Department has identified a need to update their body worn cameras systems; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is currently under contract with AXON for similar equipment; and
WHEREAS, extending and restructuring the current agreement with AXON will ensure the Jonesboro remains up to date with critical technology that increases the safety and transparency for officers and residents; and
WHEREAS, contract terms extend and replace the existing agreement currently set to end December 31st 2023; and
WHEREAS, the updated 5 year contract includes a $20,289.36 deposit due October 2021 followed by annual payments on January 1, 2022-2025 of $564,408.71 and $544,119.35 on January 1, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION ONE: The City of Jonesboro will enter into a contract with AXON Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of body worn cameras, tasers, modem equipment and supporting services.
SECTION TWO: The City of Jonesboro will enter into a contract to purchase AXON equipment and services totaling $2,822,043.55 financed over a 5 year period.
SECTION THREE: The City of Jonesboro is currently under contract with AXON Body Camera and software and switching to another software program would be financially unfeasible and could have an adverse effect on program ability therefore bidding is waived. AXON Taser is a sole provider that has performed to satisfaction of the Jonesboro Police Department.
SECTION FOUR: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021.