Bedford council to weigh $5.3M police tech contract; planning commission eyes business expansion
The Bedford City Council on June 23 was set to consider a $5.3 million contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, in-car cameras, TASERs, and license plate readers, to be paid over 10 years. Meanwhile, the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 25 considered a final plat to combine two commercial lots at 1412 Brown Trail to allow an existing business to expand. Official minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so no final decisions can be confirmed.
City Council considers police tech deal
The council’s June 23 agenda included a vote on a $5,323,195 agreement with Axon Enterprises for police equipment, spread over 120 months. Also on the agenda was approval of a $141,951 annual Microsoft Enterprise Agreement from SHI Government Solutions. The council was scheduled to discuss economic development negotiations with 6Stones Mission Network in closed session. A proclamation for July 2026 as National Parks and Recreation Month was listed, along with recognition of employees for 5, 5, and 30 years of service.
Planning commission reviews lot consolidation and zoning rewrite
At its June 25 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to consider a final plat for Stonegate Addition Block 17R Lot CR3, a 1.35-acre site at 1412 Brown Trail. The plat would consolidate two lots into one to facilitate an expansion of an existing business. The commission also discussed revisions to the zoning ordinance, specifically Sections 5.5 (Screening), 5.6 (Landscaping), and 5.15 (Tree Preservation), as part of an ongoing rewrite. The minutes from the May 28 meeting were approved.
Coming up: zoning update and mayor’s event
Two upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next two weeks. On July 9, the Planning and Zoning Commission will receive an update on the zoning ordinance rewrite, focusing on the same sections on screening, landscaping, and tree preservation. The meeting is informational only, with no votes or public hearings planned. On July 11, the City Council will host “Mornings with the Mayor,” an informal event open to the public. No official business or votes will be conducted, though a quorum of the council or other boards may be present.
Residents can access full agendas and minutes for all meetings on the city’s website.
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