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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A 5-
YEAR CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE,INC FOR
THE PURCHASE OF THE AXON VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING
PROGRAM, AND THE NECESSARY HARDWARE NOT TO EXCEED
THE AMOUNT OF$9,562.50,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, this purchase will enhance the department's ability to provide meaningful,
scenario-based training which will enhance each officer's ability to make critical, split-second
decisions in the field. Also, this tool will help officers tailor their approach to situations in the
hopes of helping them be more empathetic to the citizens they serve; and
WHEREAS,the new virtual reality program will allow officers a fully immersive training
program empowering responses in the field and away; and
WHEREAS,this program would enable up to 17 officers access as early as 2 weeks after
approval to this training program for 5 years, upon which time contract would need to be
reevaluated for renewal; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no in-city, on-site training program available that
incorporates field and empathetic insight to best serve the community at large; and
WHEREAS,the upgrade is necessary for Seward Police Department to continue excelling
at addressing the community needs through critical thinking and de-escalation skills; and
WHEREAS, the new technology will integrate current bodycam, taser, and other Axon
programs in current use into a program that will maintain and accelerate each officer's aptitude of
practical skills through repetition and application in real world scenarios; and
WHEREAS, this purchase includes all software and hardware necessary to establish an
Axon Virtual Reality Training Program for Seward Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code §6.10.120 (9) exempts from competitive procurement
procedures, the purchase of electronic data processing software and hardware systems; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Police Department has selected Axon Enterprise, Inc as the
hardware vendor for this project based upon cost, programs ability to incorporate other Axon
technologies currently in use within the department, replacement warranty, as well as Axon's
longstanding training and legal expertise.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-121
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Axon
Enterprise, Inc for the purchase and installation of the Axon Virtual Training Program not to
exceed the amount of$9,562.50.
Section 2. The 2021 Police Department budget is hereby amended and funds will be
appropriated from General Fund Reserves account no. 01000-0000-3400 to Contracted Services acct
no. 01000-1210-7009 in the amount of$9,562.50.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25th
day of October, 2021.
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 25, 2021
To: City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Alan Nickell, Chief of Police
Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-121: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a 5-Year
Contract Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc for the Purchase of the Axon
Virtual Reality Training Program, and the Necessary Hardware not to Exceed
the Amount of $9,562.50 and Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The Seward Police Department(SPD) requests a supplementary purchase to its existing contract in
the amount of $9,562.50 with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase of their Virtual Reality
Training Program, including hardware and software. SPD requests the City Council for the City of
Seward to authorize the City Manager to enter into this contract for this amazing training
opportunity.
This purchase will enhance the department's ability to provide meaningful, scenario-based training
which will enhance each officer's ability to make critical, split-second decisions in the field.Also,this
tool will help officers tailor their approach to situations in the hopes of helping them be more
empathetic to the citizens they serve.
Consistency checklist:
Comprehensive Plan: Public Safety 2.2.9
Strategic Plan: Promote A Safe Community, page 18
Other: N/A
Fiscal note:
Funding is from: General Fund Reserves 01000-0000-3400
Finance Department approval: I\�
Attorney Review: 1
Yes ❑ No X❑ Not applicable ❑
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution 2021-121.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. Q-340428-44470.616KH
17800 N 85th St. Issued:
4kaxill, Scottsdale,Arizona 85255
United States Quote Expiration: 10/31/2021
VAT: 86-0741227 EST Contract Start Date:
Domestic: (800)978-2737
International: +1.800.978.2737 Account Number:
Payment Terms: N30
Delivery Method: Fedex-Ground
SHIP TO BILL TO SALES REPRESENTATIVE PRIMARY CONTACT
Delivery-410 ADAMS ST Seward Police Dept. -AK Kyle Hunt
410 ADAMS ST PO Box 167 Phone: Phone: (907) 224-3338
SEWARD,AK 99664 Seward,AK 99664-0167 Email: huntk@axon.com Email:
kschaefermeyer@cityofseward.net
USA USA Fax: (480) 930-4484 Fax: (907) 224-8480
Email:
Program Length 45 Months Bundle Savings $0.00
$9,562.50 Additional Savings $4,170.00
$9,562.50 $4,170.00
PAYMENT PLAN
PLAN NAME INVOICE DATE AMOUNT DUE
Year 1 Oct, 2021 $1,912.90
Year 2 Oct, 2022 $1,912.40
Year 3 Oct, 2023 $1,912.40
Year 4 Aug, 2024 $1,912.40
Year 5 Oct, 2024 $1,912.40
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Quote Details
Bundle Summary
Item Description QTY
DynamicBundle Dynamic Bundle 1
Category Item Description QTY
Other 20378 HTC SUNRISE VR HEADSET 1
Other 20370 FULL VR TASER 7 ADD-ON USER ACCESS 17
Controller Case 20188 VR CONTROLLER KIT PELICAN CASE 1
Controller 20298 VR-ENABLED GLOCK 17 CONTROLLER 1
Tablet 20296 SAMSUNG S7+TABLET FOR VR SIMULATOR 1
Tablet Case 20297 SAMSUNG S7+TABLET CASE FOR VR SIMULATOR 1
Standoff Cartridges 22196 TASER 7 VR CARTRIDGE, STANDOFF (3.5-DEGREE) 2
CQ Cartridges 22197 TASER 7 VR CARTRIDGE, CLOSE-QUARTERS (12-DEGREE) 2
Tax is estimated based on rates applicable at date of quote and subject to change at time of invoicing. If a tax exemption certificate should be applied, please submit
prior to invoicing.
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Standard Terms and Conditions
Axon Enterprise Inc. Sales Terms and Conditions
Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement:
This Quote is limited to and conditional upon your acceptance of the provisions set forth herein and Axon's Master Services and Purchasing Agreement
(posted at www.axon.com/legal/sales-terms-and-conditions), as well as the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for Axon Fleet and/or Axon Interview Room
purchase, if applicable. In the event you and Axon have entered into a prior agreement to govern all future purchases, that agreement shall govern to the
extent it includes the products and services being purchased and does not conflict with the Axon Customer Experience Improvement Program Appendix as
described below.
ACEIP:
The Axon Customer Experience Improvement Program Appendix, which includes the sharing of de-identified segments of Agency Content with Axon to
develop new products and improve your product experience (posted at www.axon.com/legal/sales-terms-and-conditions), is incorporated herein by
reference. By signing below, you agree to the terms of the Axon Customer Experience Improvement Program.
Acceptance of Terms:
Any purchase order issued in response to this Quote is subject solely to the above referenced terms and conditions. By signing below, you represent that you
are lawfully able to enter into contracts. If you are signing on behalf of an entity (including but not limited to the company, municipality, or government agency
for whom you work), you represent to Axon that you have legal authority to bind that entity. If you do not have this authority, please do not sign this Quote.
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Signature Date Signed
10/l/2021
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