Agenda Item Wording:
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Authorization to Amend Measure N Spending Plan and the Axon Contract - Conduct the first of two Public Hearings to amend the Measure N Spending Plan for an amendment to the current Body-Worn Camera contract with Axon Enterprises in the amount of $431,350.65, and appropriate $138,121 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
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Prepared by:
Police Chief Jason Salazar, 559-713-4210, jason.salazar@visalia.city;
Police Captain Dan Ford, 559-713-4151, daniel.ford@visalia.city;
Financial Analyst Liz Ybarra, 559-713-4250, liz.ybarra@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Conduct the first of two Public Hearings to amend the Measure N Spending Plan for an amendment to the current Body-Worn Camera (BWC) contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. in the amount of $431,350.65, and appropriate $138,121 for FY 2025/26. The second public hearing scheduled for June 16, 2025.
Summary:
Measure N, the 1/2 cent sales tax that began April 1, 2017, requires the City to conduct two Public Hearings before amending the 2025/26 spending plan to amend the current BWC contract, with Axon Enterprise Inc. The cost of the amendment is $431,350.65, spread out over the remaining three years of the contract, and requires an appropriation of $138,121 for FY 2025/26. The remainder will be applied in the next two-year budget cycle.
On May 19, 2025, the City Council voted unanimously to allow staff to initiate the Measure N amendment process to amend the current BWC contract and appropriate $138,121 for FY 2025/26
On May 29, 2025, City Staff met with the Measure N Committee and presented the recommended amendment, including a detailed summary of the request, the increased budget, and why the increases were necessary. Upon being presented with the proposed amendment and appropriation, the committee was provided with an opportunity for comments. Upon accepting the motion, the committee recommended approval of this item.
Background Discussion:
The Visalia Police Department is request...
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