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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on approving a purchase in accordance with the City of Maricopa, Purchasing Code, Article IV, Section 3-223, Cooperative Purchasing. The expenditure will be for the purchase of forty-three (43) body cameras in an amount not to exceed $97,000.00. $75,757.04 will be paid from General Government CIP, Police Support Services, Computer Equipment Software, On-Body Cameras & Evidence Storage Projects (35022121-67744-32021 & 32014) and $20,924.30 will be paid from Grants Fund, Police Uniformed Services, Computer equipment/software, On-Body Cameras Project (22022122-67744-15216). Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The use of on body cameras is essential in capturing essential evidence, in both the audio and visual format to assist our police officers in providing a higher level of service to the community. On body cameras will provide a permanent record of the actions and interactions of our officers. Thus, providing a greater level of protection against unnecessary litigation while providing the department with a higher level of accountability regarding the actions of our officers.
Please see the attached purchasing summary for detailed information.
This item will be presented by Steve Stahl, Police Chief.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council approve a purchase in accordance with the City of Maricopa, Purchasing Code, Article IV, Section 3-223, Cooperative Purchasing. The expenditure will be for the purchase of forty-three (43) body cameras in an amount not to exceed $97,000.00. $75,757.04 will be paid from General Government CIP, Police Support Services, Computer Equipment Software, On-Body Cameras & Evidence Storage Projects (35022121-67744-32021 & 32014) and $20,924.30 will be paid from Grants Fund, Police Uniformed Services, Computer equipment/software, On-Body Cameras Project (22022122-67744-15216).