AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CANINE ARES BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO OFFICER ALEXIS BINGHAMAGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CANINE ARES
BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO OFFICER ALEXIS BINGHAM
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Clearwater, Florida,
hereinafter the "City," and Officer Alexis Bingham.
WHEREAS, Canine Ares is a six year, five month old German Shepherd and has
been in service with the Clearwater Police Department since 2021.
WHEREAS, Canine Ares has been evaluated by multiple certified Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Canine Evaluators within the Pinellas
County area and their professional opinion is Canine Ares 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 32 years of experience, Canine Ares should not be exposed to the
rigorous physical demands of a four -month-long Canine Handler School due to
his age. Dr. Masters concurs that Canine Ares is not likely to successfully
transfer to another canine handler due to the dog's age, disposition, and
temperament. Dr. Masters has identified Canine Ares as "handler sensitive" and
believes Canine Ares is likely to respond poorly and potentially aggressive to a
new handler.
WHEREAS, Canine Ares has been evaluated by Sergeant Robert Main, who has
ten years of experience training police canines and is an FDLE Certified Canine
Instructor/Trainer. Sergeant Main concurs with the other FDLE Canine
Evaluators and Dr. Greg Masters that Canine Ares is not likely to successfully
transition to a new canine handler.
WHEREAS, Canine Ares 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 less than the current fixed asset control level.
WHEREAS, Eric Gandy, Chief of Police, recommends Canine Ares be retired
from service and the City transfer ownership to Officer Alexis Bingham.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained in the
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
1. The City agrees to transfer ownership of Canine Ares to Officer Alexis
Bingham by way of adoption. In consideration for the adoption and transfer of
ownership, Officer Alexis Bingham agrees to pay to the Clearwater Police
Department a payment in the amount of $1.00 (one dollar).
2. Officer Alexis Bingham agrees to assume ownershipand all responsibility for
the care of Canine Ares.
3. Officer Alexis Bingham 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:
elissa Isabel
Assistant City Attorney
City Manager
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
Officer Alexis Bingham
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