Title
Request Authorization for Sale of Canine Usirev (Ordinance S-52429) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the sale of Police canine Usirev to Officer Michael Massey for $1.00. Officer Massey is assigned to the Tactical Support Bureau's Canine Unit and has requested to purchase and retire his assigned canine Usirev in accordance with Administrative Regulation 4.21. Canine Usirev has been diagnosed with a severe spine condition that could seriously compromise his health if he continues to be deployed in his current capacity.
Report
Summary
Canine Usirev is seven years old and has been assigned to the K-9 Unit and Officer Massey since January 2020. On October 16, 2025, canine Usirev was diagnosed with a severe spine condition by the City-contracted veterinarian who recommended Usirev be retired from service due to the risk his diagnosis poses to his health and the safety of Officer Massey while working with him in a Police capacity.
This request is for the authorization of the sale of Police service canine Usirev for $1.00. The purchase of canine Usirev is being made by Officer Massey, who agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for him, and to care for him for the remainder of his life.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.