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<br /> . . . <br /> .'B-I <br /> FebruaÌy 23, 2004 - <br /> Subject <br /> Sale of retired Police Canine to Police Handler. <br /> Recommendation <br /> The Council authorize execution of sale of retired Police Canine Xento to his handler <br /> Officer Karen Neal for $1. <br /> Background <br /> It is recommended the retired Police Canine Xento be sold to his handler as surplus <br /> property. The canine has been designated as no longer qualified for active duty and js <br /> currently on an inactive status, but still living with his handler. It has been the past <br /> practice of the department to allow police officers to purchase their dogs upon the <br /> animals' retirement. Officer Neal has asked to purchase her partner from the City. <br /> The police staff has contacted Tyson Kennels, the vendor through which the department <br /> has purchased its existing police canines. Tyson Kennels recommended that Xento be <br /> retired, and that there is no value left in the property. Officer Neal has agreed to pay $1 <br /> and sign a waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement absolving the City of any future <br /> liability of the canine. <br /> Alternative <br /> Have canine destroyed. <br /> Fiscal Impact <br /> None. All police canines are purchased through donations from the community. <br /> --- at. ~~ (/¡NL <br /> ~{/t/ ~ <br /> , c . <br /> Scott D. Warner Carlos G. Bolanos <br /> Captain Police Chief City Manager <br />