HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-174-2248_-_Drone_Replacement_Grant_and_Purchase_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-174-2248
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ACCEPT DRONE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT(“FDLE”) IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FOUR
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NINETY FIVE
CENTS ($24,900.95), TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT
DRONE FROM AXON ENTERPRISE, INC,; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ANY
AND ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Miami Gardens Police Department (“MGPD”) purchased
a drone for use in police operations, and
WHEREAS, in 2022, the Florida Legislature banned the use of any drone not
produced by an approved manufacturer and required discontinuation of non-compliant
drones by January 1, 2023., and
WHEREAS, the DJI Inspire drone owned by the police department is on the list of
banned drones., and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has approved grant funds to assist agencies
in replacing banned drones, providing up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for
this purpose and the Miami Gardens Police Department has obtained a quote for a
compliant drone at a cost of Twenty-Four Nine Hundred and Ninety-Five cents
($24,900.95), and
WHEREAS, MGPD respectfully request authorization to accept reimbursement
from the State of Florida in the amount of Twenty-Four Nine Hundred and Ninety-Five
cents ($24,900.95) and proceed with the purchase of the new drone by utilizing the City's
current agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to approve and sign the Drone Replacement Program Financial Assistance Agreement
and to issue a purchase order in the amount of $24,900.95 to Axon Enterprises, Inc.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
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Resolution No. 2024-174-2248
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the City to accept the drone replacement program financial assistance
from Florida Department of Law Enforcement (“FDLE”) in the amount of twenty-four
thousand nine hundred dollars and ninety-five cents ($24,900.95) to purchase a
replacement drone from Axon Enterprise, Inc., authorizing the City Manager to execute
the agreement and any and all documents associated with this financial assistance.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Not Present
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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