AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 ECHO BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO SERGEANT MICHAEL SPITALERIAGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 ECHO
BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO SERGEANT MICHAEL SPITALERI
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Clearwater, Florida,
hereinafter the "City," and Sergeant Michael Spitaleri.
WHEREAS, K-9 Echo 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
five years of canine work; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Echo is a certified police canine trained to apprehend suspects
and will not make a good pet for anyone; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Echo is handler sensitive and will respond poorly to another
individual; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Echo has worked for the police department for approximately
five years; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Echo 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 Echo 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 Echo to Sergeant Michael
Spitaleri by way of adoption.
2. Sergeant Michael Spitaleri agrees to assume ownership and all responsibility
for the care of K-9 Echo.
3. Sergeant Michael Spitaleri 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 February 2nd,
2020.
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Assistant City/Attorney
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
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William B. Horne, II
City Manager
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Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
Sergeant Michael Spitaleri
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