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Council approves grants and purchase of 25 body-worn cameras under $100,855 federal grant
Summary
Canton City Council approved ordinances to accept grants from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services and to purchase 25 body-worn cameras and related equipment from Motorola using a $100,855 grant; members said procurement will follow applicable law.
Canton City Council on June 16 adopted ordinances authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services and the purchase of body-worn cameras and related equipment.
Ordinance 34 authorizes the city to accept $12,712.50 in grant funds from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. Ordinance 35 accepts $100,855 in grant funding and authorizes the mayor or director of public safety to contract for 25 body-worn cameras, software, warranties, storage and transfer stations from Motorola Inc., in accordance with applicable procurement rules. Council moved and adopted the ordinances on roll-call votes.
Council discussion: No substantive debate was recorded during the adoption votes; members recorded aye on roll calls. In public comment, some residents urged prioritizing training over equipment purchases; council did not amend the ordinances on the floor.
Implementation: The mayor or director of public safety is authorized to enter contracts and amend appropriation ordinances as necessary to accept and expend the awarded funds; procurement will proceed under Ohio Revised Code and city procurement rules. Staff will return with contract details and award notices as required by procurement and appropriation procedures.
