Tempe City Council - Regular Meeting - Sept. 10, 2026

The Tempe City Council held a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. A significant agenda item was the approval of a contract with Axon Enterprise Incorporated for the purchase of police equipment, including body cameras, video cloud storage, tasers, and fleet cameras without automated license plate reader (ALPR) capabilities. The council discussed concerns about privacy, AI use in policing, vendor concentration risk, and pricing, but ultimately approved the contract unanimously. Additionally, the council approved lease agreements for city-owned commercial properties and granted a power distribution easement to Arizona Public Service Company. Another notable item was the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the partial abandonment of a vehicular non-access easement for a residential property, which passed with a 5-2 vote amid safety concerns and neighborhood opposition. The meeting also featured proclamations recognizing local police units and community service awards, as well as announcements about city boards and commissions vacancies and retirements of long-serving city employees. Public comments addressed topics such as the proposed sales tax increase, police technology, and local development projects. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement approvals related to public safety technology and property management, with attention to community input and regulatory compliance.