Explanation
BACKGROUND: Two donated police horses named “BO” and “Spirit” that have been in service with the Division of Police’s Mounted Unit since March of 2017 and August of 2019, respectively, need to be taken out of service.
“BO” is a 10 year old paint breed that appeared to be a street worthy horse. BO has not been responding to training and has been unpredictable. Bo has not been able to be deployed on the street. It would be in the best interest for the Division to take Bo out of service and retire him.
It is recommended that “Bo” be retired and to permit his last rider Officer Ronald Zaleski #1645, to assume custody and care of “Bo” and purchase him from the Division of Police for the sum of $1.00.(ORC 9.62, (C)). Officer Ronald Zaleski #1645 has agreed to accept “Bo”.
“Spirit” is a 7 year old quarter horse that appeared to be street worthy. Spirit has not been responding to training and has become unpredictable. Due to this, Spirit has not been deployed on the street. It would be in the best interest for the Division to take Spirit out of service and retire him.
It is recommended that “Spirit” be retired and to permit his last rider Officer Sandra Silva #1537 to assume custody and care of “Spirit” and purchase him from the Division of Police for the sum of $1.00.(ORC 9.62, (C)). Officer Sandra Silva #1537 has agreed to accept “Spirit”.
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 “Bo” and “Spirit”, and assigns that liability to Officer Ronald Zaleski #1645 and Officer Sandra Silva #1537, respectively.
FISCAL IMPACT:
At this time there are no plans to replace these donated horses.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officers Ronald Zaleski #1645 and Sandra Silva #1537, for the sum of $1.00 each, police horses with the registered names of “B...
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