TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 KOA BY WAY OF ADOPTIONAGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 KOA
BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO OFFICER SCOTT DAWSON
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Clearwater, Florida,
hereinafter the "City," and Officer Scott Dawson.
WHEREAS, Officer Scott Dawson will be retiring on September 10', 2010 after 20
years of employment with the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Koa is 7 years old and nearing the normal canine retirement age
of 8 years old; and he will be of no use to the city, to any other police department,
or to any security agency; and
WHEREAS, it would be impossible for anyone to gain the knowledge and
compatibility that was gained by the handler/canine team during approximately
five years of canine work; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Koa is a certified police canine trained to apprehend suspects
and will not make a good pet for anyone; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Koa is handler sensitive and will respond poorly to another
individual because K-9 Koa has been partnered with Officer Dawson for
approximately 5 years, will not allow anyone else to handle him, and has been
trained to be a one-handler dog; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Koa is equipment orientated and could become aggressive to
anyone else holding or touching what he perceives to be his equipment, including
his leash, water and food bowls, collar, or kennel; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Koa has worked for the police department for approximately 5
years; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Koa clearly has earned his retirement with the handler that has
taken care of him throughout his career and should be resting at home, and
WHEREAS, the only alternative to placement of K-9 Koa is euthanasia; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.624(1), Code of Clearwater, authorizes the City Manager
to dispense with the bidding requirements for the disposal of surplus property
and to dispose of the property as the City Manager deems necessary when the
value of the property does not exceed $500.00. Moreover, Section 2.624(3),
Code of Clearwater, authorizes the City to dispense with the bidding
requirements and to dispose of the property as deemed necessary when the item
can be sold or otherwise disposed of through only one source.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained in the
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
1. The City agrees to transfer ownership of K-9 Koa to Officer Scott Dawson by
way of adoption.
2. Officer Scott Dawson agrees to assume ownership and all responsibility for
the care of K-9 Koa.
3. Officer Scott Dawson agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from
any and all claims, suits, judgments, and liability for death, personal injury, or
property damage attributable to the dog's actions occurring after the
Agreement is executed by both parties, including legal fees, court costs, and
other legal expenses.
4. The transfer is effective upon the execution of this Agreement by both parties.
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
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William B. Horne, II
City Manager
Approved as to form: Attest:
Robert . Surette
Assists City Attorney
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Date
Officer Scott Dawson