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Clare County commissioners approve five-year body‑worn camera contract with FTM Enterprise
Summary
The Clare County Board approved a five-year contract with FTM Enterprise Inc. to provide 28 body‑worn cameras, off‑site data services and a 30‑month equipment refresh. The county expects a grant to cover roughly half the equipment cost; total contract payments will be made on a yearly schedule.
The Clare County Board of Commissioners approved a five‑year contract with FTM Enterprise Incorporated to supply body‑worn cameras, data storage and related services, including an equipment refresh after 30 months.
A commissioner (name not specified in the transcript) moved to enter the contract; the motion passed on a roll call. The contract covers device hardware, an off‑site data and service agreement, and a refresh cycle so equipment is replaced after about 30 months. The vendor will invoice under a yearly payment schedule.
County staff told commissioners a state or other grant would cover roughly half of the camera purchase cost. The transcript does not specify the total contract dollar amount. County staff said the system includes off‑site data backup as part of the service agreement.
Commissioners asked about the number and condition of current cameras. County staff said the purchase will supply 28 body‑worn cameras; some existing devices are about five years old and many are no longer in service. The county intends the new contract to replace aging devices and include ongoing maintenance and data hosting.
The board approved the motion by roll call; a vocal roll‑call record in the transcript shows commissioners answering “yes” and the chair announcing the motion carried.
The contract is effective upon execution; the transcript does not specify the vendor start date, the annual payment amount, or the total contract value. Implementation steps discussed included equipment refresh timing (about 30 months) and the inclusion of data hosting and backup in the vendor’s service package.
