RESOLUTION NO. 4894-2025
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT No. 2024/25-07, AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR IN CAR VIDEO AND LICENSE PLATE READER EQUIPMENT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $118,047.65, ACCOUNT 167-4216-0381)
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Fort Bragg Police Department implemented the Axon Enterprises Body Worn Camera system; and WHEREAS, they have proven to be very effective in gathering evidence and reducing liability; and WHEREAS, in 2022, the Fort Bragg Police Department renewed a 5-year contract with Axon adding unlimited digital cloud storage for all videos, Taser 10’s, and Axon Signal; and WHEREAS, Axon has released Fleet 3, an in-car camera system which will record through the windshield and the back seat; and WHEREAS, video evidence is relied on in court to ensure successful prosecutions; and WHEREAS, video evidence will reduce officer court appearances; and WHEREAS, Axon Fleet 3 is also an integrated Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) connected with Flock ALPR which alerts officers to wanted vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Police Department already is contracted with Flock and has stationary cameras deployed; and WHEREAS, the cost of eight (8) Fleet 3 systems for all eight (8) patrol cars, associated hardware and software is $23,609.52 per year for four years and the last year at $23,609.57 for a total of $118,047.65; and WHEREAS, Axon Fleet 3 is the only in car video solution integrated with Axon Evidence.com, which allow for unlimited video storage at no additional cost; and WHEREAS, there are presently available funds in the Asset Forfeiture Fund for this purchase; and WHEREAS, the budget amendment to re-appropriate the funds in the current fiscal year is identified in Exhibit A attached hereto; and WHEREAS, based on all of the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows; The adjustments to the FY 2024-25 Budget have been identified and are necessary, as shown in Exhibit C.
There are sufficient funds available in the Asset Forfeiture Fund for this purchase.
AXON has demonstrated they possess the necessary experience and propensity to provide the service.
4. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are made a part of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Fort Bragg does hereby approve Budget Amendment No. 2024/25-07, including approving a contract agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc., while authorizing the City Manager to execute the same upon execution by Contractor (Amount Not to Exceed $118,047.65 Account 167-4216-0381). .
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Vice Mayor Rafanan, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 27th day of January, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Albin-Smith, Hockett, Peters, Vice Mayor Rafanan, and Mayor Godeke.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
RECUSED: None.
JASON GODEKE
Mayor
ATTEST:
Amber Weaver
City Clerk
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