AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 LLAJ BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO OFFICER ROBERT PEASEAGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K -9 Hai
BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO Officer Robert Pease
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Clearwater, Florida,
hereinafter the "City," and Officer Robert Pease.
WHEREAS, K -9 Ilaj is at retirement age and has health - related issues that have
debilitated him to the point where can no longer perform, 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
seven years of canine work; and
WHEREAS, K -9 Ilaj is a certified police canine trained to apprehend suspects
and will not make a good pet for anyone; and
WHEREAS, K -9 Ilaj is handler sensitive and will respond poorly to another
individual; and
WHEREAS, K -9 Ilaj has worked for the police department for approximately
seven years; and
WHEREAS, K -9 Ilaj 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 Ilaj 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 Ilaj to Officer Pease by way of
adoption.
2. Officer Pease agrees to assume ownership and all responsibility for the care
of K -9 Ilaj.
3. Officer Pease 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:
Approved as to form: Attest:
William B. Horne, II
City Manager
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Robert J urette Rosemarie CaII
Assistant ity Attorney City Clerk
Officer Robert Pease
Officer Robert Pease
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