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Sheriff proposes $378,780 renewal for body-worn camera system; council asks for device counts and ordinance language
Summary
Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter presented a proposed five-year, $378,780 contract with Utility Associates, Inc. for body-worn and vehicle video systems. The council asked for a summary sheet showing the exact number of devices and instructed Kleinhelter to add required contract language per Ordinance 2024-12 before proceeding.
Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter presented a proposed five-year contract renewal with Utility Associates, Inc. for body-worn cameras and vehicle video and communications systems, which he said would cover hardware, software licenses, data storage and retrieval, warranty, support and rebates at a total system price of $378,780.
Council members asked for clarification on the number of devices covered by the quote. The council reached consensus that Kleinhelter should provide a summary sheet with the exact device count to resolve confusion and that required contract language be inserted per Ordinance 2024-12 before the county proceeds with contracting.
Council members also approved a related $70,000 appropriation from the Misdemeanant Fund to cover jail operating and repair costs in 2025; the council recorded that some of those funds would supplement expenses tied to the proposed BodyWorn contract.
Why it matters: The proposal would commit substantial county funds to body-worn and vehicle video systems and affect budget planning for the sheriff’s office. Council members requested specific device counts and ordinance-compliant contract language before moving forward so the county can confirm scope and ensure legal requirements are met.
