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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22D - TASER ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~~\ 'V '\.i CITY COUNCil MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCil USE ONLY: MARCH 20, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR TASER ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES, AMMUNITION AND ACCESSORIES (SPEC. NO. 06-019) APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For tlAt2 CONTINUED TO ---- FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Amend the contract with ProForce Law Enforcement aggregate limit by $12,500 for Taser electronic ammunition and accessories for an annual amount not to to increase the control devices, exceed $22,500. DISCUSSION The Police Agencies utilize electronic control devices to gain control over a violently resisting subj ect. The Santa Ana Police Department requires ten X26 Taser electronic control devices to replace, supplement, and upgrade the department's current inventory of M26 Taser electronic devices. The M26 Tasers purchased in 2001 are obsolete and due for replacement. The current, new model X26 Taser electronic device is smaller, lighter, and more effective. Ammunition and accessories for the X26 Taser are also required. The purchase of the X26 Taser electronic control devices, ammunition, and accessories, when added to the vendor's fiscal purchases will exceed the $10,000 aggregate total, and requires Council approval. Participating police agencies utilize the ProForce Law Enforcement Taser standard. ProForce Law Enforcement is the sole source distributor for the X26 Taser electronic control devices, ammunition, and accessories for California and recommends Council approval of an amendment to the contract. 220-1 cs J8J - Contract Amendment for Taser Electronic Control Devices, Ammunition and Accessories (SPEC. NO. 06-019) March 20, 2006 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Criminal Activities Fund Other Materials & Supplies account (account no. 26-342-6391). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: tc~1l~ Paul M. Walters Chief of Police ~~ \'-- '\ \\.~j'{'''I:.\. ':'-..t...l...) '~'-J..sC....Jl~ Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency PMW/TO/06-019A.7:uc 220-2