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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Kim Bogart, Chief of Police | | DATE: | 12/7/2021 | | RE: | Request to Purchase Tasers |
REQUEST:
I respectfully request that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase of 50 Taser 7 Electro Muscular Disruption Devices for an amount not to exceed $156,000.47.
DISCUSSION:
Police officers use tasers to restrain dangerous individuals in use of force situations. Tasers are a class of "less-than-lethal tools designed to improve the "mid-range" options for officers. Presently, our officers are using Taser X26P Electro Muscular Disruption Devices, which have exceeded their five-year service life. This model is no longer serviced by the manufacturer. This purchase includes 50 Taser 7s, cartridges, holsters, ancillary consumables, and instructor training for five officers. These items will be purchased from Axon Enterprise Inc., which is a sole source supplier located at 17800 N. 85th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend your approval to expend $16,000.00 from the Police Department’s Capital Equipment Fund for the first-year payment to initiate the purchase of 50 Taser 7 devices.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding to cover this expenditure is available in the FY 2021/2022 Police Department Budget.
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