REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MINDY CASTO, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: BURKE FARRAH, Deputy Police Chief
Patrol Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department's technology contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc.
1. Award a sole source agreement between the City of Fresno Police Department and Axon Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $234,470.77 for the purchase of two (2) Drones as First Responder (DFR) units with Axon Air software and service support for a total of twelve (12) months and for the purchase of the third DFR unit from Axon Services, Inc. with Axon Air software and service support for a total period of four (4) years, in the amount of $149,588.62;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the establishment of a contract for the purchase of two (2) drones with Axon Air software and service support for a total of twelve (12) months, along with the purchase of one (1) additional drone with Axon Air software and service support for a period of four (4) years, as a first responder with Axon Enterprises, Inc. without advertised competitive bidding (Subject to Mayor's Veto);
3. Approve acceptance of donated funds for the purchase of the third DFR unit from Axon Services, Inc., to be dispensed in the amount of $50,000 each year for a total of four-years from the Fresno Police Chief's Foundation, a third party, in an amount not to exceed $205,000;
4. Approve the purchase of the three (3) DFR units in compliance with California Government Codes (GC) 7070-7075 which require the governing body's approval to purchase Military Equipment as defined by the government code.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
On December 14, 2023, Council authorized the acceptance of $23,663,194 in grant funding from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for Organized Retail Theft (ORT) enforcement. Staff recommends Council authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a sole source agreement with Axon Enter...
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