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Council approves piggyback procurement after police present $4.1M Axon consolidation; resident asks for visibility of taxpayer dollars

City Council of the City of Apopka · December 19, 2024
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Summary

Council approved a piggyback contract (motion named 'Exxon Enterprise, Inc.') after Chief McKinley described a proposed five‑year consolidation of Axon services for body cameras, tasers, FUSUS and drone integration totaling $4.1 million; a resident urged the city to ensure taxpayers can 'see the product.'

The Apopka City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 18 to approve a piggyback procurement after a presentation by Police Chief Mike McKinley outlining a proposed consolidation of the city's Axon contracts for body‑worn cameras, tasers, evidence storage (FUSUS), and drone data integration.

Chief McKinley told the council the consolidated five‑year proposal would purchase 150 body‑worn cameras and tasers, anticipate modest annual growth allowances, and lock pricing to avoid steeper future increases. "The proposed five year contract totals $4,100,000," McKinley said, arguing that renewing separately…

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