Explanation
BACKGROUND: Due to a debilitating medical condition involving the muscle tissue of the jaw, the Division of Police seeks approval to retire canine "Amor." Canine "Amor" has served the Division of Police well since May 2008, but has become unable to perform the activities necessary to remain in active police service. The Division of Police is requesting that "Amor" be sold to his current handler Police Officer Anthony Rogers, who is willing to provide canine "Amor" with a home as a pet. Additionally, the Division of Police Legal Bureau has developed a general release document that relinquishes the City of Columbus from any liability as it relates to the post retirement care and control of canine "Amor", and assigns that liability to Officer Rogers. Upon approval of this recommendation, the legal form along with one dollar will be submitted.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the sale of a police dog for one dollar to Police Officer Anthony Rogers.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Anthony Rogers for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the registered name of "Amor", which has no further value to the Division of Police, and to waive provisions of the City Code-Sale of City Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)
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WHEREAS, canine "Amor" must be retired from active police service due to a debilitating medical condition; and
WHEREAS, no City of Columbus Government Agency except Police and Fire Divisions use canines; and
WHEREAS, this Council finds it to be in the best interest to waive City Code 329.30, Sale of City-Owned Property, and
WHEREAS, because canine "Amor" has been trained in police tactics, it would be in the City's best interest to provide the dog a good home during retirement; and
WHEREAS, Officer Anthony Rogers, "Amor" his handler prior to his retirement, is able and willing to provide accommodations for this canine at his personal residence and expense, and
WHEREAS, a general release document that relinquishes the City of Columbus from any liability as it relates to the post retirement care and control of canine "Amor", and assigns that liability to Officer Rogers will be submitted upon approval of this request; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Police respectfully requests that the City allow this canine to be purchased by Officer Rogers for the sum of $1.00; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to sell a police canine with the registered name of "Amor" to Officer Anthony Rogers for the sum of $1.00.
SECTION 2. That the Council of the City of Columbus finds it to be in the best interests to waive City Code 329.30, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property, to permit the sale of this specific police dog to Officer Anthony Rogers.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.