Title:
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for 30 body-worn cameras for the Fire Department’s EMS Division for a total not to exceed $151,949.60 (Fire Chief)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the purchase of 30 Axon Body-Worn Cameras for the Fire Department's EMS Division from Axon Enterprises through Buy Board Contract #743-24, at a cost of $43,748.76 for the first year.
The EMS division's use of body-worn cameras will support the City's transparency goals, improve crew safety, and enhance the quality assessment and improvement of emergency operations, treatment, skills evaluation, and post-incident training. EMS field staff will wear the devices while on duty to document incidents in compliance with HIPAA laws. These body cameras are the same systems currently used by the League City Police Department and Fire Marshals Office.
Funding was approved in the FY2025 budget.
The program expenses will be divided annually over the next five years as follows:
FY2025 $43,748.76
FY2026 $27,050.21
FY2027 $27,050.21
FY2028 $27,050.21
FY2029 $27,050.21
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Axon LC Master Services - Purchasing Agreement
3. Axon Enterprises Body Camera Quote
4. Buy-Board Contract #743-24
FUNDING
{X} FY2025 funds in the amount of $43,749 are available from Account # 2950000-55730 EMS - Equipment. Future years (FY26-29) will be budgeted.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor # 3 Safe and Desirable Community