HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolice Department Axon 1/15/2026 10:50AM City of Meridian FY2026 Budget Amendment Form
Total Amendment Cost-Lifetime
Prior Year(s) Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Department Name: Police Department
Funding 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Title: Axon AI/DFR&Peregrine
Personnel $ (740,444) $ (740,444) $ (740,444) $ (740,444) $ (740,444) 1—ta,aiYt—for Sui ittiug Budget Amendments:
Operating $ 745,615 $ 745,615 $ 745,615 $ 745,615 $ 745,615 ➢ Department will send A—donent vAth Directors signature to Finance(Budget Manager)for review
Capital $ - ➢ Finance will send Amencment to Courcil Lia son fc sisratire
Total $ $ 5,171 $ 5,171 $ 5,171 $ 5,171 $ 5,171 ➢Council Liaison will send signed Amendment to Mayor
Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 25,855 ➢ Mayarwill send signed Amendment to Finance(Budget Manager(
Evaluation Questions ➢ Finance(Budget Manager(will send approved copy of Amendment to Department
Please answer all Evaluation Questions using the financial data referenced above. > Department will add❑opyof Amendment toCouncil Agenda using MunicodeAgenda Manager
1. Describe what is being requested?
Purchase of software and hardware(Drones,Docks)to allow the department to operate a Drone First Responder Program.In addition the software package provided by Axon and
Peregrine will allow the department to operate more safely,efficiently and effectively in support of our overall mission. The addition of this technology will reduce work load on
both sworn and non sworn personnel.
2. Why was this budget request not submitted during the current fiscal year budget cycle?
Department was still actively researching the technology and testing the software to verify quality and function.We did multiple site visits with other agencies utilizing DFR
programs.
3. What is the explanation for not submitting this budget request during the next fiscal year budget cycle?
Opportunity to secure software prior to 2026 price increase.Also,our current drone inventory will need to be replaced with US manufactured UAS because of an FCC requirement
that went into effect 12/22/25.
4.Describe the proposed method of funding? If funding is split between Funds(i.e. General,Enterprise,Grant),please include the percentage split. List the amounts and sources
of anticipated additional revenue that will result from approval of this request.
rWe will be using approved funding from open positions that have not been filled for an extended period of time(4 Officers and 1 CAU Manager).The efficiencies gained through
the implementation of these technologies will allow for a reduction in the recommended patrol staffing.
5.Does this request align with the Department/City's strategic plan? If not,please explain how this request was not included in the Department/City strategic plan?
Yes
6. Does this request require resources to be provided by other departments? If yes,please describe the necessary resources to be provided by other departments.
No
7.Does this Amendment include any needed Equipment or Software that will utilize the Cit 's network? Yes or No Yes
8.Is the amendment going to result in the disposal of an asset?(Yes or No) No
9.An additional comments?
Total Amendment Request $ 5,171
Every effort should be made to avoid reopening the budget for an amendment. Departments will need to provide backup and appear before the City Council to justify budget amendments.
Budget amendments are intended for emergency or mandatory changes to the original balanced budget. Changes to the original balanced budget may cause a funding shortfall.
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