HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07212009 - C.55RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with
Joshua Patzer to pay the County $1.00 for retired Sheriff’s Service Dog "Hassan" on June 1,
2009.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
On December 18, 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved Board Resolution No.
2007/172, which authorized the transfer of ownership of retired police canine (K-9) service
dogs to their respective handlers for minimal ($1.00) consideration. Police dogs typically
reach the end of their useful service lives around the age of 8 years. Although the
approximate costs of purchasing a police dog ($7,500) and training it ($10,200) are
substantial, the service received from these dogs is well worth the expenditure. However,
upon their retirement from service, the dogs cease being a financial “asset” and instead
become a continuous expense. By transferring ownership of the dog to its handler, all
on-going expenses are absorbed by the handler in exchange for
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/21/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Eileen Devlin,
335-1557
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: July 21, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc:
C. 55
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:July 21, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Transfer of K-9 Service Dog
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
his/her dog’s companionship in the sunset years of the dog’s life.
On rare occasions, the K-9 handler is unable to accept ownership of his/her retired service
dog. In these situations the Sheriff’s Office seeks authorization to transfer ownership of
retired K-9s to private citizens whom the Office of the Sheriff has determined to be
suitable to accept the dog. In exchange for a minimal ($1.00) consideration for the
transfer of ownership, the new owner will assume all costs – food, shelter, veterinary,
licensing, and liability – for the dog.
Attached is an agreement transferring ownership of the service dog “Hassan” to Sheriff’s
Sergeant Joshua Patzer in his individual capacity. Patzer is assuming all responsibility for
Hassan’s care and is indemnifying the county for any liabilities incurred subsequent to
the transfer date. This agreement will serve as a template for future transfers of retiring
service dogs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
ATTACHMENTS
Agreement for Sale of K9