AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 OSKER BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO OFFICER ROBERT PEASEAGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 OSKER
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 Osker 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 and a half years of canine work; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Osker is a certified police canine trained to apprehend suspects
and will not make a good pet for anyone; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Osker is handler sensitive and will respond poorly to another
individual; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Osker has worked for the police department for approximately
seven and a half years; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Osker 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 Osker 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 $1,000.00. 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 Osker to Officer Robert Pease
by way of adoption.
2. Officer Robert Pease agrees to assume ownership and all responsibility for
the care of K-9 Osker.
3. Officer Robert 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 effective date of this agreement and transfer shall be March 5th, 2019.
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: (l) a:t-A.4,, gAdiAmb—T
William B. Horne, II
City Manager
Approved - s to form. Attest:
Assistant City Attorney
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
Officer Robert Pease
Officer Robert Pease
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