Report Prepared by: Daniel Dabney, Captain, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of an Additional Amount of $33,595.78 to Axon Enterprises for Police Equipment for an Agreement Previously Approved by Council in the Amount not to Exceed of $823,495.28 Over a Six (6) Year Period
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to increase the amount on Contract No. 300849 / 496 with Axon Enterprises by $33,595.78 for sales taxes on police equipment that were not included in the original quote approved by City Council at the February 19, 2019, Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the payment of $33,595.78 in sales taxes and increasing the original contract amount from $789,899.50 to $823,495.28; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or
2. Refer back to staff with direction; or
3. Continue to a subsequent meeting; or
4. Take no action
AUTHORITY
Article III of Title 3, Chapter 3.04, of the Merced Municipal Code relating to purchases over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On February 19, 2019, Council approved a 6-year contract with Axon Enterprises for police equipment and software not to exceed $789,899.50. This contract includes hardware and related software for police tasers, body cameras and dash cameras. The final payment under this contract will exceed the original approved amount by $33,595.78 due to taxes charged on equipment. Taxes were not included in the quote originally provided to and approved by city council at the beginning of this agreement.
In order to pay the final invoice on this 6-year agreement, it is necessary to add $33,595.78 to the original approved amount of $789,899.50 for a revised total contract amount of $823,495.28.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Funds are available in the police budget to cover the additional cost.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Axon Enterprise Executed Agreement. (2019-2024)