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RESOLUTION NO. 11-453 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE CANINE "KAIJ" TO OFFICER DAVE BATOY WHEREAS, Kaij began his career as a Police Service Canine in 2004 and was assigned to Officer Dave Batoy. Kaij and Officer Batoy formed a special bond to become the tenth Police Service Canine team to serve the City of Pleasanton. Kaij and Officer Batoy completed a rigorous basic training which included tracking, apprehension and narcotics training; and WHEREAS, Kaij demonstrated his unique capabilities at numerous community events including presentations for Red Ribbon Week, City wide Open House events, and numerous other requests from community members for his services; and WHEREAS, Kaij's strong drive and keen sense of smell led to the apprehension of numerous criminal offenders and the location of illegal narcotics throughout the Tri-Valley area assisting the California Highway Patrol, San Ramon Police Department, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Livermore Police Department and Santa Clara County Task Force; and, WHEREAS, Officer Dave Batoy and Kaij worked on their first deployment when requested to track a fleeing felon who assaulted an Alameda County Sheriff's Deputy. The team located the suspect in the backyard of a residence; and WHEREAS, Police Service Canine Kaij retired on May 1$`, 2011 after seven years of service, the City of Pleasanton is extremely proud of his service and dedication to the policing profession and the residents of the community of Pleasanton. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby recognizes Police Service Canine Kaij for over seven years of service to the City of Pleasanton. SECTION 2. The City Council expresses its deep appreciation for Kaij's many contributions to the City of Pleasanton and extends sincere best wishes for an enjoyable retirement. SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the transfer of ownership of Kaij to Officer Dave Batoy and authorizes the City Manager to enter into an appropriate agreement to accomplish this. SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasanton at a regular meeting held on May 17, 2011.