2015-28976 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28976
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
ADDITIONAL CONDUCTED ELECTRONIC WEAPONS AND OTHER
ACCESSORIES (THE "EQUIPMENT") FROM TASER
INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $499,309.76,
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28726, AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO DEFER PAYMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT
OVER A FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD THROUGH SUNTRUST EQUIPMENT
FINANCE AND LEASING CORP., AND REPEALING CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28900 THAT AUTHORIZED THE
PURCHASE OF THE EQUIPMENT ON JANUARY 14, 2015.
WHEREAS, Section 2-367(d) of the Miami Beach Code authorizes the City Commission
to negotiate contracts for the purchase of goods and/or services in those circumstances where
one source for the products or service is evident; and
WHEREAS, TASER brand products, which includes the Taser X-2 Conducted Electrical
Weapons (CEWs) and all department-issued accessories (extended warranties, battery packs,
holsters, cartridges, etc.) (hereinafter identified as "the Equipment"), is manufactured and solely
distributed by Taser International Inc.; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2014, the City Commission approved Resolution No.
2014-28726 that recognized Taser International, Inc. as the sole source and only authorized
distributor of TASER brand products; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department requires the purchase of the Equipment from Taser
International, Inc., in the total amount of $499,309.76, which will serve to provide the Police
Department with CEWs that are a significant upgrade in technology; and
WHEREAS, Taser International, Inc. implemented a program that allowed Law
Enforcement agencies to immediately upgrade their existing CEWs X-26 to the technologically
advanced X-2 model, and these law enforcement agencies had the ability to defer the costs for
the CEWs over a five (5) year period of time; and
WHEREAS, on Janua ry 14, 2015, the City Commission approved Resolution No. 2015-
28900 that authorized the Police Department to purchase the CEWs, but omitted the actual
purchase amount for the Equipment and the entity that would have financed this expenditure;
and
WHEREAS, the financing program will allow the Miami Beach Police Department to
outfit its patrol officers with new CEWs, and allow the City to finance this equipment through
SunTrust Equipment Finance and Leasing Corp. ("STEFL") over a five (5) year period; and
WHEREAS, the repealing of Resolution No. 2015-28900 will be effective immediately
upon passage by the Mayor and City Commission of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby accepting the
recommendation of the City Manager to purchase additional conducted electronic weapons and
other accessories (the "Equipment") from Taser International, Inc. in the total amount of
$499,309.76, previously approved as a sole source purchase pursuant to Resolution No. 2014-
28726, and further authorizing the City to defer payment of the Equipment over a five (5) year
period through SunTrust Equipment Finance and Leasing Corp., and repealing City of Miami
Beach Resolution No. 2015-28900 that authorized the purchase of the Equipment on January
14, 2015.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL CONDUCTED ELECTRONIC WEAPONS
AND OTHER ACCESSORIES (THE "EQUIPMENT") FROM TASER
INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF$499,309.76, PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION
2014-28726,AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE
AN AGREEMENT WITH TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE
OF THE EQUIPMENT; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THAT AGREEMENT WITH TASER INTERNATIONAL WHICH SHALL
DEFER PAYMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT OVER A FIVE(5)YEAR PERIOD,UPON
CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Insist on Police Department Accountability and Skilled Management Leadership
Item Summary/Recommendation:
This matter was previously brought to the Commission, in January 2015, and unanimously
approved as a Consent Item. However, a new financing arrangement has since been identified
and secured, requiring the Commission's approval.
It is crucially important that officers have access to tools that protect them in the course of their
duties.Another equally critical element includes safeguarding the health and safety of those we
serve, including those we have to arrest or detain. The new Taser technology will provide an
appropriate balance to protect both the officer and the community from unexpected tragedy or
unintended consequences.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
Florida approve the City Manager's recommendation to purchase additional conducted electronic
from Taser International Inc. (previously approved as a sole source purchase pursuant to
Resolution No. 2014-28726).
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 $499,309.76 Subject to budget appropriation.
OB 0 Total $499,309.76
Financial Impact Summary:
The financing program will allow the Miami Beach Police Department to outfit its patrol officers
with new ECWs through SunTrust Equipment Finance and Leasing Corp. ("STEFL"). After the
initial down payment of$187,000,the financing at 67%of the 6 month LIPOR rate plus 74 basis
points, which is currently at 1.77%, will occur over a five (5) year period.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the Ci Co mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ""
DATE: April 15, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
ADDITIONAL CONDUCTED ELECTRONIC WEAPONS AND OTHER
ACCESSORIES (THE "EQUIPMENT") FROM TASER
INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $499,309.76,
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2014-28726, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT
WITH TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF
THE EQUIPMENT; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THAT AGREEMENT WITH TASER
INTERNATIONAL WHICH SHALL DEFER PAYMENT OF THE
EQUIPMENT OVER A FIVE(5)YEAR PERIOD, UPON CONCLUSION
OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
ANALYSIS
Since 2003, the Miami Beach Police Department has utilized the Taser weapons
system as one tool in use of force encounters. There is ample research to
support the effectiveness of this technology in reducing injuries and deaths to
police officers and citizens. The Taser has become a very effective device to
gain compliance when force is necessary to physically detain a subject.
The model originally purchased by the Department, the Taser X-26 Electronic
Control Weapon (ECW), has reached the end of its service life and as of
December 31, 2014, Taser International will no longer manufacture or maintain
it. In preparation, two years ago the department began a transition phase to a
new Taser Smart-weapon, the X-2, and has been pleased with the product.
The X-2 ECW is a significant upgrade from the Taser X-26 in both technology
and safety. This is a critically important factor from the perspective of community
relations and public perception. In this same spirit, the new model now includes a
variety of features that will aid in the Department's ability to deploy a more
effective, less lethal weapon. In short, the X-2 model contains the latest
technology in ECWs and uses less energy to produce the same neuromuscular
incapacitation.
The cost of upgrading and outfitting all patrol officers with the new unit presents
some fiscal challenges. However, in late 2014, Taser International began a
program that allows agencies to upgrade from the X-26 through a specific
financing agreement. By using funding that is currently budgeted as a down
payment, the Department can replace all ECW's immediately.
This matter was previously brought to the Commission, in January 2015, and
unanimously approved as a Consent Item. However, a new financing
arrangement has since been identified and secured, requiring the Commission's
approval.
The financing program will allow the Miami Beach Police Department to outfit its
patrol officers with new ECWs through SunTrust Equipment Finance and
Leasing Corp. ("STEFL"). After the initial down payment of$187,000, the
financing at 67% of the 6 month LIPOR rate plus 74 basis points, which is
currently at 1.77%, will occur over a five (5) year period.
The Department will need a total of 345 ECW's to fully equip all sworn
personnel, including Reserve Officers. This will also provide for a small inventory
of ECW's as spares and replacements when units require service. It should also
be noted that the financing agreement, as proposed by Taser, would replace all
55 of ou r previously purchased black X-2 ECWs and all new X-2s purchases with
the yellow-colored version, allowing immediate identification of the device as an
ECW and not a firearm.
Essentially for the cost of slightly more than what is normally budget annually for
Taser maintenance, the Department can replace all existing Taser X-26s with a
newer, safer product. The only additional cost is that of replacement batteries
and cartridges for the ECWs.
CONCLUSION
As a police department, it is crucially important that officers have access to tools
that protect them in the course of their duties. However, another equally critical
element includes safeguarding the health and safety of those we serve, including
those we have to arrestor detain. It is my belief that the deployment of the new
Taser technology will provide an appropriate balance to protect both the officer and
the community from unexpected tragedy or unintended consequences.
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