Title
Request Authorization for the Sale of Canine Gary for $1.00 (Ordinance S-46382)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the sale of canine Gary to Officer Michael Burns, who is assigned to the Tactical Support Bureau's Canine and Specialty Vehicle Unit. Officer Burns has requested to retire and purchase his assigned canine Gary in accordance with Administrative Regulation 4.21.
Report
Summary
Canine Gary is more than nine years of age, and has served the Tactical Support Bureau with professionalism, dedication and exemplary effort since 2012. Canine Gary has been diagnosed with a progressive, incurable disease that affects the nerves in the spinal cord causing gradual loss of mobility and the loss of feeling in the limbs. This medical condition has severely limited his ability to perform his duties as a police service dog. Due to canine Gary's condition, Officer Burns has been issued a new police service dog.
This request is for the authorization of the sale of canine Gary for $1.00. The purchase of canine Gary is being made by Officer Michael Burns, who agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for canine Gary until his death.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.