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Central council defers Axon contract again amid questions and public comment
Summary
Council introduced and twice deferred a proposed contract with Axon Enterprise to provide technology and services to the Central Police Department; after public comment the item was deferred to the Aug. 11 meeting for further review.
A resolution to approve a contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. to provide technology equipment and services to the Central Police Department was introduced during the council meeting. The item drew public comment (Roger Corcoran, Michelle Lewis and at least one other speaker) and extended council discussion about timing and whether a vendor representative or contract details had been adequately reviewed.
Council members moved to defer the item at different points in the process. On June 23 the item was placed on a later agenda; on July 14 Council Member Roy moved to approve but the council again voted to defer the item to the Aug. 11 meeting (vote to defer recorded as 4 yeas: Laverne, Lazaro, Roy and Wells). The clerk later confirmed the item will be heard on August 11. Council members asked staff to ensure the minutes and the ODA/contract documents are accurate and available before the next hearing.
No final approval of the Axon contract was recorded at this meeting. Council discussion and public comment focused on timing, availability of contract materials and the desire to have vendor representatives present and legal review complete before any approval.
