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• Ninety (90) Axon body-worn cameras will allow for streamlined operations and high-
resolution evidence from any angle. The total cost is $242,974.
• Forty-eight (48) Axon in-car cameras will elevate the current in-car dash cameras to
provide integrated automatic license plate readers and other enhancements. The total
cost is $146,632.
• Seventy-four (74) Axon Taser 10 provides a larger maximum range to allow officers
more time and space to de-escalate and resolve conflicts. The total cost is $67,337.
• Firearms replacement that will transition end-of-life duty handguns from .40 caliber to a
9mm platform with a reflex (red dot) sight and weapon-mounted light to increase

accuracy and confidence in the weapon system significantly. The total cost is $134,620,
including the purchase of the weapons, training and ammunition and the savings from
the salvage value of the former .40 caliber duty weapons.

Fire Department: To enhance Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the FY 2023/24
proposed bud includ fundin fo th followin position and enhancements:

• the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant t

FEMA is received, the grant funding will allow the FY 23/24 budget to provide for:
o Nine (9) firefighters at a cost of $1,175,256
o One (1) battalion chief budgeted at $166,417.
o One (1) lieutenant position for a cost of $138,213.

• If the g is n received, the proposed budget will add three ( addition

firefighters for a cost of $391,752
• The proposed budget recommends funding for Bluetooth face pieces for a total cost
of $64,000, providing direct communication through fire helmets during emergency
situations for fire/ems personnel.
• Also included in the budget is the replacement of a fire rescue vehicle. The vehicle is
currently on the replacement schedule and primarily funded by the current
equipment replacement fund. However, $30,000 from General Fund will be added
to outfit the vehicle that will provide material and equipment for medical care to
victims.

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