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File #: 0157-2006    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/19/2006 In control: Safety Committee
On agenda: 2/13/2006 Final action: 2/15/2006
Title: To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer David Moody for the sum of $1.00 a police canine with the registered name of "Tino " 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)
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting Details
2/15/20061 CITY CLERK Attest  Action details Meeting details
2/14/20061 MAYOR Signed  Action details Meeting details
2/13/20061 Columbus City Council ApprovedPass Action details Meeting details
2/13/20061 COUNCIL PRESIDENT Signed  Action details Meeting details
2/6/20061 Columbus City Council Read for the First Time  Action details Meeting details
1/26/20061 CITY AUDITOR Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/26/20061 CITY AUDITOR Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/26/20061 Safety Drafter Sent for Approval  Action details Meeting details
1/26/20061 CITY ATTORNEY Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/26/20061 Safety Drafter Sent to Clerk's Office for Council  Action details Meeting details
1/24/20061 Finance Drafter Sent for Approval  Action details Meeting details
1/24/20061 FINANCE DIRECTOR Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/24/20061 Safety Drafter Sent for Approval  Action details Meeting details
1/20/20061 SAFETY DIRECTOR Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/20/20061 Safety Drafter Sent for Approval  Action details Meeting details
1/19/20061 Safety Reviewer Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/19/20061 Safety Reviewer Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/19/20061 Safety Reviewer Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
1/19/20061 Safety Reviewer Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
Explanation
 
BACKGROUND:                                          
 
Canine "Tino" a police dog was purchased by the Division of Police in July 1999. "Tino" is being retired from active police service due to his age and declining health and is becoming noticeably slower and sluggish in police training scenarios and deployments, which are largely due to his age of nearly 9 years old.
 
It is recommended that "Tino" be donated to Police Officer David Moody  "Tino's" handler prior to accepting a new job. Officer Moody can provide a good home for this canine that has served the citizens of Columbus for the past six - (6) years.
 
FISCAL IMPACT:
 
Funds for a new canine was requested in the Division's 2006 General Fund Budget.
 
Title
 
 
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer David Moody for the sum of $1.00 a police canine with the registered name of "Tino " 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)
 
 
Body
 
WHEREAS, canine "Tino" has been a faithful working police dog with the Division of Police since 1999; and
 
WHEREAS, canine "Tino's" retirement from active police service is due to his age related problems; and
 
WHEREAS, no City of Columbus Government Agency except Police use canines; and
 
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City that City Code 329.26 Sale of City-owned personal property be waived; and
 
WHEREAS, canine "Tino" has been trained in police tactics, it would be in the City's best interest to provide the dog a good home during retirement in a public safety environment; and
 
WHEREAS, Officer David Moody "Tino's" handler prior to his transfer is able and willing to provide accommodations for this canine at his personal residence; and
 
WHEREAS, the City should allow this canine to be purchased by Officer Moody 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 "Tino" (asset 24049) to Officer David Moody for the sum of $1.00.
 
Section 2. That the Council of the City of Columbus finds it is in the best interests of the City that City Code 329.26 Sale of City-owned personal property, be and is hereby waived to permit the sale of this specific police dog to Officer David Moody.
 
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.