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Council holds first reading on sole-source Axon purchase for tasers, body cameras and drones
Summary
City staff presented Resolution 16O2-2026 proposing a sole-source agreement with Axon Enterprises for tasers, body-worn cameras and drones; staff said the purchase is budgeted and uses Sourcewell cooperative purchasing; the council deferred final action pending updates.
City staff presented the first reading of Resolution 16O2-2026, a proposed authorization for the mayor to enter into a sole-source agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc., and its Canadian affiliate, Axon Public Safety Canada Inc., to acquire tasers, body-worn cameras and drones for the Spanish Fort Police Department.
Councilmember Connor said the proposal is attached to the agenda and is subject to confidentiality provisions; he added the purchase has been approved as part of Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing agreement accepted by the Alabama Department of Public Examiners, and therefore is not required to be bid.
Chief John W. Barber noted the items are included in this year’s budget. The mayor said the council expects additional updates before moving the resolution forward at the next meeting; no final vote was taken at the first reading.
No detailed dollar amounts were discussed in the meeting transcript. The resolution remains at first reading pending staff updates.
