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15-1080 Retiring Canine Ivan and Transferring Ownership to Jeremy LindleyCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. (j~' ) o�c- BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FINDINGS AND PURPOSES TO APPROVE RETIRING MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE CANINE "IVAN"; AND TO DECLARE SUBJECT CANINE SURPLUS PROPERTY OF NOMINAL VALUE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN TO DONATE SUCH PROPERTY BY TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF SUBJECT CANINE "IVAN" TO HIS HANDLER MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 OFFICER JEREMY LINDLEY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have received the recommendation from the Meridian Police Department that police canine "Ivan" is suitable for retirement due to medical issues that no longer allow for his proper and safe use; and WHEREAS, a retired police canine has no saleable value, as it would be unsafe or inappropriate for possession by the general public; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to divest itself of both ownership and vicarious or direct liability for the subject canine; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Meridian to thus declare that police canine "Ivan" as described in the attached Exhibit A is surplus property, with nominal value, no longer needed or to be used by the City of Meridian; and WHEREAS, the City's purchasing policy guidelines for disposing of surplus property of nominal value do not contemplate the standard protocol for disposing of a retiring police canine, that being transferring ownership to the canine's handler if agreeable, or if not, to proceed to locate an officer who has been a K-9 Officer in the past who is willing to assume ownership; and WHEREAS, the Meridian Police Department recommends and supports the donation of a retiring canine to its handler or other experienced K-9 Officer so that the canine who has served as a valuable member of the Department may remain and live out the remainder of its days in suitable surroundings and appropriate companionship; and WHEREAS, Meridian Police Department K-9 Officer Jeremy Lindley is currently "Ivan's" handler and is willing to accept responsibility for the care of "Ivan" and agrees to assume financial responsibility of, and liability for, the dog and to provide a comfortable, humane and caring environment for the remainder of his life; and RESOLUTION TO RETIRE AND TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF POLICE CANINE "IVAN"- I of 2 WHEREAS, Officer Lindley agrees to accept ownership of "Ivan", as subject canine's present health condition exists without warranty or representation from the City of what that condition is or may become; and WHEREAS, Officer Lindley agrees that the subject canine will not perform any searches or activity related to patrol narcotic -related duties or patrol apprehension -related duties; and WHEREAS, Officer Lindley agrees to release the City from any and all liability that might arise from owning a retired police canine upon transfer of ownership; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that the unique and special circumstances surrounding the retirement of a police canine warrant waiver of the City's purchasing policy disposal guidelines for surplus property of nominal value; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that transferring "Ivan's" ownership to Officer Lindley is the safe, appropriate, and humane method for disposition of "Ivan" upon his retirement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That the Mayor and City Council approve the retirement of Meridian Police Department police canine "Ivan". Section 2. That the Mayor and City Council declare the subject canine to be surplus property of nominal value belonging to the City of Meridian. Section 3. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to donate by transferring ownership of subject canine "Ivan" to Meridian Police Department K-9 Officer Jeremy Lindley. Section 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 6 i day of August, 2015. APPROVED by the Mayor of the Citv of Meridian, Idaho, this I ` day of APPROVED: °cQ ATTEST 3° 9 City of n, E1 .IDIA Mayor Tar m de Weerd SEAI�_ycee(L. holm", City Clerk tir a RESOLUTION TO RE,11RE AND TRANSFF,R ERSHIP.OF LICE CANINE "IVAN"- 2 of 2 MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT RETIRED POLICE CANINE "IVAN" OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY I, Officer Jeremy Lindley, inconsideration of City of Meridian's having retired police canine "Ivan" (subject canine) on October 21, 2014, and the City having agreed to donate and transfer subject canine's ownership to me based on my having been a K-9 Officer during my law enforcement career, and having also expressed my willingness to assume said ownership, and intending to be now legally bound, do hereby agree that: I am voluntarily agreeing to accept ownership of retired police canine "Ivan". I acknowledge INITIAL that my acceptance of ownership of a retired police canine carries risks, some of which are unknown, and with that knowledge do assume all known and unknown risks and hazards of said ownership. I understand that I am accepting ownership of subject canine as said canine's present health condition IN AL exists without warranty or representation from the City of what that condition is or may become. I agree to accept responsibility for subject canine's complete care including, but not limited to INITIAL providing him a comfortable, humane and caring environment for the remainder of his life. I agree to assume full financial responsibility and liability for subject canine including, but not limited INITIAL to, providing for subject canine's feed, veterinary care, and maintaining all licensure obligations from this date henceforth. I agree that I will not allow subject canine to perform any searches or activity related to patrol narcotic - INITIAL related duties or patrol apprehension -related duties. On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives, I hereby INITIAL release and forever hold City harmless from any and all real or possible losses, claims, actions, judgments for damages, expenses, harm or injury to myself, to other persons, and/or to property incurred in relation to my ownership of subject canine, regardless of the manner by which such claim may be brought. I understand that my approval of this agreement means that I cannot later bring a claim against the INITIAL City, its agents, and/or its employees for any injuries, damages, or losses that subject canine may cause or incur from this date henceforth. I have had time to read and understand all of the above conditions and terms. My signature below INITIAL signifies that I consent to these terms. Date: Signature: Print Name: ASSET TAG # 111327 CITY OF MERIDIAN ASSET INFORMATION FORM DEPARTMENT Police QUANTITY I DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC LOCATION 1I Canine - Ivan Police MODEL MANUFACTURER I SERIAL # VENDOR n/a I n/a n/a ORIGINAL COST ACQUISITION DATE I LIFESPAN $8,000 2/1/2010 8-10 years of age El Add New Asset Upon receipt of anew asset take the time to adhere a tag and complete the "Asset Information Form" and forward to Finance. ® Dispose Asset (please give a brief description of how you disposed of the asset) Donation by transferring ownership of canine "Ivan" to his handier Corporal Jeremy Lindley ® Transfer Asset ❑ Retire Asset ASSET DISPOSAL To dispose of an item complete the "Property Disposal Authorization Request" or "Asset Information Form". Once the form is complete it should be routed as follows: A. Signature and date of Department Director. B. Send to Finance Department for review and signature. C. Finance will route to Mayor for approval. D. Mayor will route form back to Finance. E. Finance will return the approved form to the Department (and Legal, if resolution is required) so they can proceed with Finance DISPOSAL VALUE $ n/a (use your best estimate) PROPERTY DISPOSAL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST Reason for disposal of property: Corporal Lindley is leaving the canine unit and canine Ivan is too old (8.8 years) to viably transfer to a new handler. Condition of asset to be disposed: N/A Approval toApose or Retire an Asset Mayor Approval tdDii/pose or Approved by Council: I Resolution No.: Date Date Note: All Donations must be approved by Council. If the item is on the Fixed Asset Listing or was a Capital Purchase then the disposal will also have to be approved by Council through Resolution.