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Council Approves $2.945 Million Public Safety Technology Package

HaywardAug 19, 20262 min read

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The City Council approved a five-year, maximum $2.945 million contract for a real-time information center package, including drone-response equipment, 64 replacement automated license plate recognition cameras, and other integrated technologies. The vote was 6-1.

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What this means

The package will add or replace technology used for public safety operations, including drones and license plate cameras. The agreement allows future changes that reduce costs or General Fund impacts, with related budget actions contingent on maintaining or reducing the city’s General Fund allocation. The Council also announced settlements totaling $1.45 million in two lawsuits; one payment will be made by the city’s excess insurance carrier.

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Approved a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for real-time information center technology, including drone-response equipment and 64 replacement automated license plate recognition cameras, for a maximum $2,945,000.
Approved a $10,229,360 contract and $1,022,936 contingency for the Fiscal Year 2024 Sewer Line Replacement Project.
Approved an $823,397 contract and $100,000 contingency for Fiscal Year 2026 sidewalk rehabilitation and wheelchair ramp work.
Approved transportation applications for the Tennyson Corridor, A Street Corridor, and Safe Routes to School programs.
Approved a $600,000 settlement payment in Ghali et al. v. City of Hayward after the court entered a final order.
Announced completion of an $850,000 settlement in Caleb Smith et al. v. City of Hayward, to be paid by the city’s excess insurance carrier.
Designated Mayor Salinas as the voting delegate, with Council Members Bonilla Jr. and Roche as alternates, and directed support for a proposed resolution concerning local authority over housing and land-use decisions.
Received an informational presentation on deficit projections and potential service and workforce reductions.

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