Explanation
BACKGROUND: Canine "Doc Holiday", an Accelerant Detection canine, was acquired by the Division of Fire in 2021; "Doc Holiday" will be retiring from active service effective February 15, 2026 and will continue living with his handler, Firefighter Allison Meade.
It is recommended that "Doc Holiday" be sold to Firefighter Allison Meade, who will continue to provide a good home to this canine that has served the citizens of Columbus for the past five (5) years. Firefighter Allison Meade will sign 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 "Doc Holiday," and assigns that liability to Firefighter Allison Meade.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact upon the Fire Division due to this ordinance.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Allison Meade, for the sum of $1.00, an Accelerant Detection canine with the registered name "Doc Holiday", which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)
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WHEREAS, it is recommended that canine "Doc Holiday", a retired Accelerant Detection canine with the Division of Fire since 2021, be authorized to be sold to handler Firefighter Allison Meade; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to waive the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to the Sale of City-Owned Personal Property to permit the aforementioned sale; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to allow this canine to be purchased by Firefighter Allison Meade for the sum of $1.00; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management to authorize the Director to sell this canine upon his retirement; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Fi...
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