HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2024-117 N.C.S. 09/16/2024 Docusign Envelope ID:492CF6C7-3C9A-449F-8AOB-FF7C50575E8E
Resolution No. 2024-117 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AUTHORIZING A TEN-
YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH AXON ENTERPRISE,INC. FOR THE REPLACEMEMT OF
BODY WORN CAMERAS, TASER 10 DEVICES,ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, LICENSING OF
EVIDENCE.COM SOFTWARE,AND CLOUD-BASED STORAGE SUBSCRIPTION AND RELATED
SERVICES PURSUANT TO A MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,379,702.63,WITH A YEAR 1 COST OF $251,092.25,AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Police Department has prioritized the integration of advanced technologies to
enhance transparency, accountability, and community trust; and
WHEREAS, since 2014, Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) and Taser devices have become critical tools in
modern policing strategies, contributing to the safety of officers and the public; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the Department transitioned from VieVu to Axon Enterprise, Inc. to manage the
growing demands of digital evidence collection through the Evidence.com platform, facilitating secure storage
and sharing of evidence with the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office; and
WHEREAS,the Department's current contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. is nearing its end, and a new ten-
year contract has been proposed to include the latest versions of BWCs and Taser 10 devices; and
WHEREAS, the integration of BWCs and Taser devices into the Evidence.com platform will continue to
enhance the Department's ability to manage digital evidence, streamline processes, and maintain high standards
of service; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the ten-year contract is $2,379,702.63, with a Year 1 cost of$251,092.25, and
this investment will provide essential tools for the Department to serve the community effectively and uphold
transparency and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the proposed contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. includes significant cost savings of
$863,521.80 compared to unbundled pricing,ensuring a fiscally responsible investment in the Department's long-
term operational capabilities; and
WHEREAS,it is necessary and appropriate to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary
to complete the purchase under the terms of this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. Declares the above recitals to be true and accurate are incorporated herein as findings of this resolution.
2. The City Council does hereby authorize a ten-year contract renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the
replacement of Body Worn Cameras, Taser 10 devices, associated equipment, licensing of Evidence.com
software, and cloud-based storage subscription and related services, pursuant to a Master Services and
Purchasing Agreement, in the amount of$2,379,702.63, with a Year I cost of$251,092.25.
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3. Finds that the purchase of Body Worn Cameras and tasers and associated equipment is a sole source purchase
and purchased in compliance with the City's purchasing requirements. As purchasing from Axon.com, who
the City already has existing contracts and is familiar with its system and equipment minimizes compatibility
issues, reduces administrative burdens, and ensures that all evidence is consolidated in a secure, centralized
system. Moreover, the equipment could also be justified as an "emergency" since the tasers are past their
useful life and are necessary for the protection of the public.
4. Finds that this item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) in accordance with
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that purchasing software, body worn cameras and tasers does not
meet CEQA's definition of a"project"because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a
direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment. However, if this action was a project, it would be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) (Commonsense Exemption) as the purchase of BWC and
tasers is replacing equipment that the Petaluma Police Department already uses.
5. The City Council further authorizes the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the
purchase under the terms of this contract.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16'day of September Docusigned by: form:
2024,by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: McDonnell,Barnacle,Cader Thompson,Healy,Nau,Pocekay,Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DocuSigned by: Signed by:
ATTEST: "ln, IrVtGVblit,ln&
City erk Mayor
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