16-1187 Retire and Transfer Ownership of Police Canine OdinCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 1 & — P F7
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
"ODIN"; 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 TRANSFERING OWNERSHIP OF
SUBJECT CANINE "ODIN" TO HIS HANDLER MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 OFFICER ISAIAH WEAR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have received the recommendation from the
Meridian Police Department that police canine "Odin" is suitable for retirement due to
performance -related 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 "Odin" 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, due to the unique nature of police canine service dogs, the City's purchasing
policy for disposal of surplus property of nominal value, authorizes City Council to approve the
removal of a police canine from active duty, and authorize transfer of ownership to a qualified
handler upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Meridian Police Department to recommend and
support the transfer of ownership 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 Isaiah Wear ("Officer Wear") is
currently "Odin's" handler and is willing to accept responsibility for the care of "Odin" and
RESOLUTION TO RETIRE AND TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF POLICE CANINE "ODIN"- I of 2
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
WHEREAS, Officer Wear agrees to accept ownership of "Odin", 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 Wear 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 Wear 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 transferring "Odin's" ownership to
Officer Wear is the safe, appropriate, and humane method for disposition of "Odin" 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 "Odin".
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 "Odin" to Meridian Police Department K-9 Officer Isaiah Wear.
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 X day of December, 2016.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this �D day of December, 2016.
Go�PORA7EogG ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION TO RETIRE AND TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF POLICE CANINE "ODIN"- 2 of 2
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
PROPERTY INFORMATION FORM
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
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CITY TAG #DESCRIPTION tocATloN
t1.2tll Canine-Odin Police
MANUFACTURER SERTAL / VrN #
ACQUISITION DATE ORIGINAL COST
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VENDOR TIFESPAN
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PROPERTY DISPOSAL AUTHORIZATION
DISPOSAT METHODS Give a brief description of how you plan on disposing the asset **l
Auction/Sell
X Donation/Transfer
Trade ln
Discard/Recycle
Donation by transferring ownership of Canine Odin to his handler, Officer lsiah
Wear.
**Pleose remove oll identifying logos prior to disposol
REASON FOR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Officer Wear is being promoted to Corporal and as a result will be leaving the K9 Unit. Canine Odin is not
sutible for continued police service due to significant performance issues and underlying medical concerns.
CONDITION OF PROPERTY TO BE DISPOSED
N/A
Finance Approval
Mayor Approval
FOR FINANCE USE ONLY
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