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3.2A -i <br />REPORT :. .:: <br />To the ity Council <br />::...From = theZCitk'Manager <br />September 22, 2003 <br />Subject <br />Sale of retired Police Canine to Police Handler. <br />Recommendation <br />The Council authorize execution of sale of retired Police Canine Argo to his handler Officer Dan <br />Marshall for $1. <br />Background <br />It is recommended the retired Police Canine Argo be sold to his handler as surplus property. The <br />canine has been designated as no longer qualified for active duty and is currently on an inactive <br />status, but still living with his handler. It has been the past practice of the department to allow police <br />officers to purchase their dogs upon the animals' retirement. Officer Marshall has asked to <br />purchase his partner from the City. <br />The police staff has contacted Tyson Kennels, the vendor through which the department has <br />— purchased its existing police canines. Tyson Kennels recommended that Argo be retired, and that <br />there is no value left in the property. Officer Marshall has agreed to pay $1 and sign a waiver of <br />liability and hold harmless agreement absolving the City of any future liability of the canine. <br />Fiscal Impact <br />None. All police canines are purchased through donations from the community. <br />Chris Cesena Carlos G. Bolanos Ed Everett <br />Captain Police Chief City Manager <br />