Explanation
A police horse with the registered name of "JETTA" has been with the Mounted Unit since March 1998.
Dr. William M. Gesel, D.V.M., the Mounted Unit's veterinarian, has recommended that Jetta be retired from duty as a Mounted Unit horse. Jetta's rear hocks and shoulders have been deteriorating for the past few years. When Jetta is ridden, he stumbles and limps severely. He has not responded well to the medication and care provided to treat the deterioration.
It is recommended that Jetta be sold to Lieutenant Steve Wilkinson who is familiar with Jetta's medical problems and his treatment, and who was Jetta's primary rider over the past several years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Since the horse will not be replaced, there will be no fiscal impact on the General fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Lieutenant Steve Wilkinson, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of "Jetta" which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property.
Body
WHEREAS, "Jetta" has been a Mounted Unit horse with the Division of Police since March 1998; and
WHEREAS, Mounted Unit's Veterinarian Dr. William M. Gesel, D.V.M., has recommended this horse be retired due to rear hocks and shoulder deterioration,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to allow this horse to be purchased by Lieutenant Steve Wilkinson 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 is hereby authorized and directed to sell a police horse with the registered name of "Jetta" to Lieutenant Steve Wilkinson 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 hors...
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