Development News for Norton, Ohio

Fire Department Generator Repair Approved

The council approved the service and repair of the generator at the fire department to Buckeye Power Sales, with a not-to-exceed amount of $7,863.68. The issues identified include a leaking radiator and failures in both automatic transfer switch units, as well as leaks on the automatic transfer board. Repairs require the power to be completely killed for the entire building, which will be coordinated for a day with garage doors open. [cite: 62-84].

Police Department Enters 10-Year Technology Agreement with Axon

The council approved a 10-year technology agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the police department, not to exceed $1,279,900. This agreement covers body cameras, tasers, AI-assisted report writing and transcription tools (beneficial for non-English speakers), and a drone program. The price is fixed for 10 years, with no increase, and is projected to result in a $66,000 savings over the agreement's duration. This forward-looking investment aims to equip officers with the best available technology, reduce report writing time, and improve officer presence on the roads. [cite: 144-202].

Council Approves Purchase of Era Board from Bane Enterprises

The council discussed and approved the purchase of an era board from Bane Enterprises, with a not-to-exceed amount of $4,985. This was brought forward for discussion despite being close to the $5,000 threshold for automatic approval, as it is considered a safety device. [cite: 8-18].

Council Approves Purchase of Trailer Mounted In-Attenuator for Safety

The council approved the purchase of a trailer mounted in-attenuator from Bane Enterprises for a maximum of $30,100. This safety device is used at the back of a truck to protect employees working in the vicinity by absorbing impact. It is described as a 'one-hit wonder' that performs its function by taking the impact, thus protecting the truck and personnel. [cite: 29-46].