AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CANINE GRIMM BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO OFFICER ROBERT PEASEAGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CANINE GRIMM
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, Canine Grimm is a four-year, eight-month old Belgian
Malinois/German Shepherd mix and been in service as a police canine with the
Clearwater Police Department since 2019.
WHEREAS, Officer Robert Pease has been with the department for 30 -years
and has been a canine handler for 20 -years with the Clearwater Police
Department Canine Unit. Officer Robert Pease is currently assigned as the
canine handler for Canine Grimm. Officer Robert Pease will be retiring from the
Clearwater Police Department on September 30, 2022. Officer Pease does not
have any small children and can care for Canine Grimm.
WHEREAS, Canine Grimm has been evaluated by multiple certified Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Canine Evaluators employed with local
law enforcement agencies and their professional opinion is Canine Grimm is not
likely to successfully transition to a new handler based on his age, disposition
and temperament.
WHEREAS, the canine unit veterinarian Dr. Greg Masters has determined,
based on his 28 -years of experience, Canine Grimm, although currently healthy,
should not be exposed to the physical demands of a canine handler school due
to his age. Dr. Greg Masters concurs Canine Grimm is not likely to successfully
transfer to another canine handler due to the dog's age, disposition, and
temperament. Dr. Masters identifies Canine Grimm as "handler sensitive" and
believes Canine Grimm is likely to respond poorly and potentially aggressive to a
new handler.
WHEREAS, Canine Grimm has been evaluated by Lieutenant Michael Spitaleri
and Canine Sergeant Robert Main, both having experience in the evaluation and
handling of police canines, and both are certified FDLE Canine Evaluators.
Lieutenant Spitaleri and Sergeant Main concur with the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement evaluators and department veterinarian that Canine Grimm is
not likely to successfully transition to a new canine handler. Additionally, it would
be difficult to successfully rehomed Canine Grimm and Canine Grimm should not
live in a home with small children.
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Police Department Canine Unit is currently fully
staffed and there are no current working canines that are scheduled to retire in
the near future.
WHEREAS, Canine Grimm has no commercial value and little market value
estimated to be less than $500.
WHEREAS, Code of Ordinances, City of Clearwater, Section 2.623(1),
authorizes the surplus sales officer to classify as surplus any tangible personal
property owned by the city when that property is determined to be obsolete, or
the continued use of the property is uneconomical or inefficient, or the property
serves no useful function to the City.
WHEREAS, Code of Ordinances, City of Clearwater, Section 2.623(4),
authorizes property designated for disposal to be donated when the market
value is Tess than the current fixed asset control level.
WHEREAS, Daniel Slaughter, Chief of Police, recommends Canine Grimm be
retired from service and the City transfer ownership to Officer Robert Pease.
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 Grimm to Officer Robert Pease
by way of adoption. In consideration for the adoption and transfer of
ownership, Officer Robert Pease agrees to pay to Clearwater Police
Department a payment in the amount of $1.00 (one dollar).
2. Officer Robert Pease agrees to assume ownership and all responsibility for
the care of K-9 Grimm.
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 transfer is effective upon the execution of this Agreement by both parties.
Approved as to form:
' 1lissa Isabel
City Attorney
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: -<.tr✓-' -�
Jon Jennings
City Manager
Attest:
Officer Robert Pease
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