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Board approves five-year car-camera contract for police department, citing $23,000 savings
Summary
The board approved a five-year contract with Exxon Enterprises Inc. for a car-camera system totaling $108,738; the police representative said the five-year term produces an estimated $23,000 savings compared with other options.
The Hammond City Board of Public Works and Safety approved a five-year contract with Exxon Enterprises Inc. for a police car-camera system in the amount of $108,738. Mr. Smith, speaking for the Police Department, said the five-year contract saves $23,000 over alternative term/cost structures and recommended approval as it covers equipment the department needs for officers' body and car cameras. "By going into a 5 year contract, we saved $23,000," he said during the discussion.
Board members voted by voice; several members said "Aye." The transcript records the Chair and at least two other members saying "Aye," and the Chair moved the meeting to the next agenda item. The board did not attach additional conditions to the contract approval during the discussion recorded in the transcript.
