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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE: Resolution No. 21-R-0082
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6-E.
A Resolution approving the Master Services and Purchasing
Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for TASERs FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: September 27, 2021
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: October 4, 2021
PREPARED BY: Colin Fleury, Chief of Police SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY: Michael Guttman, City Administrator
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Police Department currently owns 15 conducted energy weapons, commonly referred to as TASERs. These TASERs,
model name X26P, were purchased from Axon Enterprises, Inc. (Axon) in piecemeal fashion between 2015-2018. Nine of
our TASERS are no longer under warranty; the remaining six will be out of warranty within the next 12-24 months. Our
TASERs are not subject to a service contract. Any supplies needed for these devices such as holsters, batteries,
training/certification equipment and cartridges (these contain the charge, probes and conductive wires) are purchased on an
as-needed basis.
SIGNATURE
Axon currently offers an upgraded TASER, known as the TASER 7. The TASER 7 includes several desirable upgrades from
the X26P. For instance, the TASER 7 has two cartridges loaded and available for use, while the X26P contains one. Further,
one of the cartridges loaded in the TASER 7 is designed for close-quarter use (as close as 4’), while the second is specific to
longer distances (11.5’ and greater).
Additionally, the TASER 7 is designed to be stored in an internet-connected docking station. The docking station allows for
daily download of data, charging of the battery and transmission of software updates to the device. The X26P, by contrast, is
powered by a non-rechargeable battery, and data downloads/software uploads are done manually by staff on a quarterly basis.
This process requires each X26P unit to be taken out of service, plugged into a computer and the resulting data downloaded
and stored. To the point of data storage, the TASER 7 utilizes the same data storage platform as our Body Worn Cameras
(BWCs) and in-car camera system (both of which are also Axon products).
Finally, the proposed contract includes several advantageous provisions, including a warranty on the TASERs for the life of
the contract as well as the cost of all replacement cartridges (both those needed for annual training, as well as those for use in
the field) over the course of five years.
Staff is requesting to enter into a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon for the purchase and use of Axon
products and services associated with 15 TASERs for an amount not to exceed $75,749.97 (payable over the course of a five
year contract). This proposed purchase will be made using money from the Drug Asset Forfeiture Fund, which is a restricted
fund from which only eligible equipment purchases may be made; no personnel/benefit, non-police-related capital or other
routine operating expenses may be paid from the Drug Asset Forfeiture Fund.
Please see the attached Quote and Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for further information.
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ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 21-R-0082.
| COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Public Affairs Committee recommends adoption of Resolution No. 21-R-0082.