Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Canine "Abby," an Arson canine was purchased by the Division of Fire in September, 1998, retired from active service, and is now living with her handler, Firefighter Ken Beavers.
It is recommended that "Abby" be donated to Firefighter Ken Beavers, who will continue to provide a good home to this canine that has served the citizens of Columbus since 1998.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact upon the Fire Division.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Ken Beavers for the sum of $1.00 an Arson canine with the registered name of "Abby," which has no further value to the Division of Fire, and to waive the provisions of the City Code - Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00).
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WHEREAS, canine "Abby", a now retired Arson dog, with the Division of Fire since 1998, is authorized to be sold to handler Firefighter Ken Beavers; 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 Beavers 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 "Abby" to Firefighter Ken Beavers.
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 police dog to Officer Ronald Lanning.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.