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Commissioners review $588,000 in public-safety equipment purchases, seek long-term plan for replacing restricted tech
Summary
Resolutions authorize $94,732 for two OEM vehicles and $493,844 for drones and equipment for the sheriff's office; commissioners said purchases replace restricted Chinese-made technology and staff estimated total program cost could reach roughly $600,000 and noted a planned grant application.
The commission reviewed several public-safety procurement items, including Res. 826-23 to purchase two vehicles for $94,732.60 and Res. 826-24 to buy drones and equipment from Axon Enterprise Inc. for $493,844 for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
Commissioner Sharp asked whether the purchases are part of replacing previously used Chinese-made drone technology. A staff member responded: "Yes, sir. It's beginning to take time... Probably upwards of 600,000 when it's all done. We're gonna apply for a grant in the coming months as well." Commissioners discussed grant-seeking and the need for a programmatic plan to complete replacement of affected devices.
Res. 826-25, accepting donated computer equipment valued at roughly $4,099, was read with no discussion. The commission did not take final votes at the agenda meeting; items were set for committee or the next full meeting as appropriate.
