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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TASER INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIXTY (60) TASERS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,760.45.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to contract with Taser International for the purchase of sixty (60) tasers and accessories in the amount of one hundred twelve thousand, seven hundred sixty dollars and forty-five cents ($112,760.45), payable from Capital Equipment Fund 250; Public Administration Dept 015; FY 2016, Capital Equipment 5580, Project CE250-E1620 Taser, and Capital Equipment Fund 250; Public Administration Dept 015; FY 2017, Capital Equipment 5580, Project CE250-E1720 Taser.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a purchase under Minnesota State Contract 88917, Release T-733(5) with Taser International for the purchase of sixty (60) tasers to be paid over two budget years: $30,000.00 in 2016 and $82,760.45 in 2017.
The Duluth Police Department will use the new tasers and accessories to replace aging inventory and to increase the inventory of tasers available to Police employees. The increased number of tasers will allow for individual accountability and improved maintenance of the tasers, as well as an increase in the number of employees offering non-lethal enforcement options.
Purchasing sixty tasers at this time allows the City to take advantage of an interest-free program offered by Taser which includes a premium warranty and additional accessories at no cost to the City.