Explanation
BACKGROUND: Canine "Lucas", an Arson dog, was purchased by the Division of Fire in November 2005. "Lucas" is now retired from active service and is now living with his handler, Firefighter Jeff Smith.
It is recommended that "Lucas" be donated to Firefighter Jeff Smith, who will continue to provide a good home to this canine that has served the citizens of Columbus since 2005. Firefighter Jeff Smith has signed a general release document that relinquishes the City of Columbus from any liability as it relates to the post retirement care and control of Arson canine "Lucas", and assigns that liability to Firefighter Smith.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact upon the Fire Division.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Jeff Smith for the sum of $1.00 an Arson canine with the registered name "Lucas", 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, canine "Lucas", a now retired Arson dog with the Division of Fire since 2005, is authorized to be sold to handler Firefighter Jeff Smith; 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, the City should allow this canine to be purchased by Firefighter Jeff Smith 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 an Arson canine with the registered name of "Lucas" to Firefighter Jeff Smith.
SECTION 2. That the Council of the City of Columbus finds it is in the best interest 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 Arson dog to Firefighter Jeff Smith for the sum of $1.00.
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