HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0017) M&C 21-0530City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/03/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0530
LOG NAME: 38AXON TASER SPENDING AUTHORITY INCREASE
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Increase of $30,429.00 in Annual Spending Authority for the Sole Source Agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated to
Purchase the Conducted Electrical Weapon Taser 7 and Related Hardware for the Municipal Court Department's Marshal Division for an Amount
Up to $318,429.00 Per Year for Five Years
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize an increase of $30,429.00 in annual spending authority for the sole source agreement with Axon
Enterprise Incorporated to purchase the conducted electrical weapon Taser 7 and related hardware for the Municipal Court Department's Marshal
Division for a total amount up to $318,429.00 per year for five years.
DISCUSSION:
On March 28, 2017, through Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) C-28163, the City Council authorized a contract for body -worn cameras,
conducted electrical devices, in -car video systems, external data storage and related equipment, including Taser X2 devices, and services for the
Police Department with one one-year option to renew the agreement. The agreement expired on September 30, 2018 with no remaining options
to renew.
On December 15, 2020, (through M&C 20-0972), the City Council authorized a sole source agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated to
upgrade the conducted electrical weapon from Taser X2 to Taser 7 as part of the Officer Safety Program bundle for the Police Department for an
annual amount up to $288,000.00. The Municipal Court is requesting to increase spending authority by $30,429.00 to a new total of $318,429.00
annually in order to purchase Taser 7 units for Marshals. The $30,429.00 increase will allow the department to purchase tasers which are
designed to maximize performance and improve officer safety. This authorizes an increase of $30,429.00 for years one (1) through five (5) totaling
$152,145.00 for the life of the contract.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. is the documented sole source for Taser conducted energy devices and accessories.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity but seeks only to increase existing
spending authority.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the Special Revenue
MC Fund for the Court Technology Fees project to support the approval of the above recommendation and exeuction of the contract. Prior to any
expenditure being incurred, the Municipal Courts has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: William Rumuly 6736
Additional Information Contact: Philip Swift 6794