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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 assume legal ownership of the animal responsibly and safely.
REPORT:
The City of Yuma Police Department (YPD) owns a 7-year-old male Dutch Shepherd named Simba, who has served the Police Department since 2020. Simba is a certified dual-purpose Patrol Service Dog able to locate and apprehend persons and drugs. YPD recommends that Simba be retired due to his age, length of duty, as well as the rotation of his handler, Officer Thomas Linville, from the K9 Unit to another assignment. Because Simba is not a typical domestic canine, he should not be sold to or adopted to the general public.
Simba has lived with Officer Linville and his family since being acquired by the department. Simba has established strong bonds with Officer Linville and his family. Officer Linville wishes to obtain ownership of Simba and has agreed to sign a waiver of liability and assume all expenses associated with the canine. Simba 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 City 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 |
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 |
02/10/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
02/07/2025 |