AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 CADE BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO SERGEANT WILLARD RODGERSAGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 CADE
BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO SERGEANT WILLARD RODGERS
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Clearwater, Florida,
hereinafter the "City," and Sergeant Willard Rodgers.
WHEREAS, K-9 Kade 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 Kade is a certified police canine trained to apprehend suspects
and will not make a good pet for anyone; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Kade is handler sensitive and will respond poorly to another
individual; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Kade has worked for the police department for approximately 1
year; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Kade due to his neurological issues should reside 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 Kade 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 Kade to Sergeant Willard
Rodgers by way of adoption.
2. Sergeant Willard Rodgers agrees to assume ownership and all responsibility
for the care of K-9 Kade.
3. Sergeant Willard Rodgers 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 April 9th, 2021.
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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William B. Horne, II
City Manager
Approved . s to form: Attest:
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Assistant City Attorney
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Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
Sergeant Willard Rodgers
Serg(ant Wj11ard I Odgers
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