The Tippecanoe County Commissioners voted to approve a five‑year client service agreement for community corrections’ body‑worn devices, the board confirmed during its meeting. Speaker 3 (Commissioner) moved for approval after staff described procurement details; the motion passed.

Keena, a county staff member assigned to community corrections, introduced the item and said the contract covers both personally worn devices and devices for vehicles. "The dollar amount for the 5 year agreement works out to be $50,364.63 and that covers ongoing service and warranty should any of the equipment fail for any reason," Speaker 3 said. Doug (county staff) confirmed the procurement approach.

Staff and commissioners explained the county had previously passed a resolution anticipating a special purchasing method for what was thought to be a goods purchase. After review, the contract was structured as a purchase of services, which staff said produced a lower overall cost than pursuing the special purchasing/cooperative route. The agreement includes warranty and ongoing service for device failures.

The motion to approve the client service agreement was made and seconded on the record and carried; the transcript records an affirmative voice vote but does not list a roll‑call tally. The county did not specify an implementation date during the discussion.

Speakers listed in the meeting said no amendments or alternate proposals were offered during the vote. The board proceeded to other agenda items after approving the contract.