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STRATEGIC OUTCOMES |
ACTION |
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Department: |
☐ Safe & Prosperous |
☒ Motion |
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Police |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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☒ Respected & Responsible |
☐ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Patrol |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE: t
Transfer of Ownership: Police Canine
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Summary Recommendation
Authorize the retirement and transfer of ownership of Yuma Police Department canine to the assigned handler. (Police/Patrol) (Thomas Garrity)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This transfer of ownership is in accordance with the City Council’s Respected and Responsible strategic outcome. The transfer allows the handler of the police canine to responsibly and safely assume legal ownership of the animal.
REPORT:
The City of Yuma Police Department (YPD) owns an eight-year-old male Belgian Malinois named Axel, who has served the Police Department since 2019. Axel is a certified dual-purpose Patrol Service Dog able to locate and apprehend persons and drugs. YPD recommends that Axel be retired due to his age, time in service, and his overall health. Due to the fact Axel is not a typical domestic canine, he should not be sold to or adopted by the general public.
Axel has lived with Officer Robinson and his family since being acquired by the department. Axel has established strong bonds with Officer Robinson and his family. Officer Robinson wishes to obtain ownership of Axel and has agreed to sign a waiver of liability and assume all expenses associated with the canine. Axel has been a loyal and faithful servant to the City of Yuma and should be allowed to maintain a high quality of life in retirement.
By approving this motion, the Mayor and Council authorize the sale and transfer of legal ownership of the City-owned canine to his respective handler, as outlined above.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING: ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
Date: |
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John D. Simonton |
07/07/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
07/03/2025 |