Title
Request Authorization for the Sale of Canine "Gizmo" for $1.00 (Ordinance S-44388)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the sale of canine "Gizmo" to Officer Paul Meintel. Officer Meintel is assigned to the Tactical Support Bureau's Canine Unit and has requested to retire and purchase his assigned canine "Gizmo" in accordance with A.R. 4.2.1.
Report
Summary
Canine "Gizmo" is more than nine years old and has served the Tactical Support Bureau for nearly five years. The Canine Unit dogs are normally retired and replaced after eight to 10 years based on health, workability and performance. Canine "Gizmo" is aging and his current abilities have been well documented as unsuitable to continue to function in his capacity as a police service dog.
This request is for the authorization of the sale of canine "Gizmo" for $1.00. The purchase of canine "Gizmo" is being made by Officer Paul Meintel. Officer Meintel agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for canine "Gizmo" until his death.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.