Submitted By: Joshua Sasso
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Presentation By: Joshua Sasso
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve a five-year renewal of the agreement with Fusus by Axon for hardware and software purchases in an estimated amount not to exceed $844,208
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala has utilized the Fusus software since 2022 under a sole source contract for the real-time crime center. Fusus has proven instrumental in providing the Ocala Police Department with software and hardware to power the real-time crime center. Fusus softwaret has also allowed the City to standardize video storage and streaming software and enabled the standardization of camera equipment.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Fusus software has increased the overall efficiency and capabilities of the Ocala Police Department. The Fusus platform allows the City to continue to capitalize on technology for better policing, situational awareness, and crime resolution. This Agreement covers all software, support, warranty on physical equipment, and associated services to run Fusus. The Fusus platform has become integral citywide for camera management and has proven an effective tool for the City of Ocala.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these purchases will be paid from account 001-018-811-521-52-52045 and tracked under Munis Contract# 241070. There is also an allotment of $50,000 for video storage purchases throughout this contract as needed.
Subscription and Maintenance payment schedule:
• September 2024: $150,000
• September 2025: $150,000
• September 2026: $150,000
• September 2027: $168,729
• September 2028: $175,479
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny