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File #:
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25-0478
Version:
1
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Type:
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Resolution
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Status:
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Approved
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On agenda:
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11/13/2025
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Final action:
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11/18/2025
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Title:
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Amd 2 to Agmt PR00001472 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for public safety technology equipment and maintenance of a software platform, 10/22/19-12/31/34, NTE $39,885,818
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Attachments:
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1. RESOLUTION
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Item Description:
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Amd 2 to Agmt PR00001472 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for public safety technology equipment and maintenance of a software platform, 10/22/19-12/31/34, NTE $39,885,818
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00001472 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for public safety technology equipment and maintenance of a software platform, extending the end date through December 31, 2034, in an amount not to exceed $39,885,818, be approved; that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the amendment; the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
On October 22, 2019, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 19-0378 R1, which approved Agreement PR00001472 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon) for the provision of public safety technology solutions, including body worn cameras (BWCs), video storage, conducted energy weapons, digital evidence management, and associated implementation and support services. This agreement was subsequently amended (Resolution 22-0521) and extended through December 31, 2029, to incorporate additional services such as Axon Records and other software tools for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and provide the Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) with additional BWCs for staff serving residents in the Juvenile Detention Facility. (Resolution 22-0521)
DOCCR continues to utilize Agreement PR00001472, and Facility Services Security intends to use the amended agreement starting in 2026. Hennepin Healthcare has its own agreement with Axon and as part of this account review and amendment initiative is considering extending its own agreement through 2034.
Effective January 1, 2023, HCSO entered into Agreement PR00004869 with Fusus, Inc., later assigned to Axon, for the provision of an integrated officer safety and community video sharing platform. The system enables HCSO to access and aggregate public and private video sources to enhance situational awareness, support coordinated incident responses and streamline investigative workflows. Agreement PR00004869 will sunset in 2026 and the Fusus product will be added to PR00001472 in the amendment.
From the inception of PR00001472 on October 22, 2019, through the effective date of this second amendment, the total spend was $8,597,507. This proposed second amendment establishes a not to exceed amount of $39,885,818 for the nine-year period of November 30, 2025, through December 31, 2034. This amount includes $2,475,000 for Facility Services Security and $3,040,000 for DOCCR.
The breakout of expenditures already incurred and proposed expenditures by department by year is as follows:
Expenditures by department by year
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Year |
HCSO* |
DOCCR |
FS Security |
Total |
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2019 |
557,278 |
180,836 |
- |
738,114 |
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2020 |
1,208,844 |
9,793 |
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1,218,637 |
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2021 |
200,597 |
160,117 |
- |
360,714 |
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2022 |
987,272 |
158,904 |
- |
1,146,176 |
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2023 |
1,031,610 |
229,185 |
- |
2,260,795 |
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2024 |
1,512,540 |
8,375 |
- |
1,520,915 |
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2025 |
2,094,421 |
257,735 |
- |
2,352,156 |
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Est. total to date |
7,592,562 |
1,004,945 |
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8,597,507 |
*HCSO actual expenditures to date include Fusus
Anticipated expenditures by department by year
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Year |
HCSO |
DOCCR |
FS Security |
Total |
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2026 |
2,105,180 |
253,039 |
99,945 |
2,458,164 |
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2027 |
2,105,180 |
253,039 |
296,881 |
2,655,100 |
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2028 |
3,080,419 |
253,040 |
296,882 |
3,630,341 |
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2029 |
3,080,422 |
380,147 |
296,882 |
3,757,451 |
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2030 |
3,080,422 |
380,147 |
296,882 |
3,757,451 |
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2031 |
3,080,422 |
380,147 |
296,882 |
3,757,451 |
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2032 |
3,080,422 |
380,147 |
296,882 |
3,757,451 |
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2033 |
3,080,422 |
380,147 |
296,882 |
3,757,451 |
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2034 |
3,080,422 |
380,147 |
296,882 |
3,757,451 |
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Totals |
25,773,311 |
3,040,000 |
2,475,000 |
31,288,311 |
Anticipated expenditures over full agreement term not to exceed $39,885,818.
Negotiations are not finalized, and it is anticipated that participating departments will be able to negotiate within the proposed NTE.
The driving force behind this proposed second amendment is cost savings. In addition to existing products and services, including Fusus, the amendment will include optional access to Axon’s current and future artificial intelligence tools, including but not limited to Redaction Assistant, Auto Tagging, Axon Investigate, Language Translation and other AI based features. These tools and features are offered to the County at no additional cost as part of the amendment and extension and the County has discretion in whether and how these tools may be used. In consultation with County Administration, the County Attorney’s Office, and the Information Technology department, HCSO is assessing how these tools and features can serve operational needs now and in the future.
Further, if the Fusus Platform were renewed under the existing PR0004869 agreement, the annual cost would increase 88.4% beginning in 2027. Additionally, Axon has communicated that its pricing will increase on December 1, 2025. Receiving Board approval prior to this date for consolidating products and services, including Fusus, under one agreement will allow the County to secure discount levels, avoid future cost escalations, and preserve budget stability over the nine-year term.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval
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