17-2027 Retire Police K9 MaxCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 7 — �v 6�7
BY. THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
LITTLE ROBERTS,MILAM, PALMER
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 "MAX";
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
"MAX" TO HIS HANDLER MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 OFFICER DAN
VOGT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have received the recommendation from the
Meridian Police Department that police canine "Max" is suitable for retirement due to poor health
and 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 "Max" 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 Dan Vogt ("Officer Vogt") is
currently "Max's" handler and is willing to accept responsibility for the care of "Max" and agrees
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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 Vogt agrees to accept ownership of "Max", 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 Vogt agrees that the subject canine will not perforin any searches or
activity related to patrol narcotic -related duties or patrol apprehension -related duties; and
WHEREAS, Officer Vogt agrees to release the City from any and all liability that might
arise fiom owning a retired police canine upon transfer of ownership; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that transferring "Max's" ownership to
Officer Vogt is the safe, appropriate, and humane method for disposition of "Max" 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 "Max".
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 "Max" to Meridian Police Department K-9 Officer Dan Vogt.
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 I I day of September 19,
2017.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this A day of September 19, 2017.
APPROVED: Q0Eo Alio ATTEST:
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PROPERTY INFORMATION FORM
DEPARTMENT
Police
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Lt. Stokes
CITY TAG # DESCRIPTIONLOCATION
N/A Police Service Dog -K9 Max Police
MODEL MANUFACTURER SERIAL/ VIN #
N/A N/A N/A
ACQUISITION DATE ORIGINAL COST VENDOR LIFESPAN
10/2008? $7,000 Alabama Canine 8 years
Addition (No additional information required)
PROPERTY DISPOSAL AUTHORIZATION
DISPOSAL METHODS Give a brief description of how you plan on disposing the asset
Auction/Sell Canine Max will be retired to his existing handler, Officer Vogt.
X Donation/Transfer
Trade In
Discard/Recycle
**Please remove all identifying logos prior to disposal
REASON FOR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Canine Max is in poor health and has exceeded his service life.
CONDITION OF PROPERTY TO BE DISPOSED
Poor health.
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FirSance Approval
Mayor Approval
FOR FINANCE USE ONLY
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Resolution No.: Approved by Council Date:
Final Disposition of Property:
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