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THE CITY OF <br /> — % - Y, O('� <br /> DVS <br /> .1L— <br /> j�L£ASANTONo CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> November 15, 2011 <br /> Police <br /> TITLE: APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE CANINE <br /> "ROBBY" TO OFFICER RANDY PAULSON <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The City's authorized veterinarian has determined that Police Service Canine Robby, an <br /> 11 year old German Sheppard, is no longer capable of carrying out his assignments due <br /> to hearing loss. As a result, it is necessary that he retire from service with the <br /> Pleasanton Police Department. Consistent with previous canine retirements, staff is <br /> recommending that the ownership of the canine be transferred for a fee of $1 to the <br /> police officer that has trained and handled the dog during its tenure with the City. In <br /> addition, staff is recommending a payment of up to $600 annually for the remainder of <br /> this year and the next three calendar years, to cover the cost of any medical treatment <br /> provided by the City's authorized veterinarian. These actions assure that the animal is <br /> properly cared for and handled after its service with the City has ended. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> • Approve the attached Agreement and Bill of Sale formalizing the transfer of <br /> ownership of Police Service Canine Robby to Officer Randy Paulson for a fee of $1. <br /> • Approve up to $600 annually for the remainder of this year and the next three <br /> calendar years, to cover medical treatment for Robby as performed by the City's <br /> authorized veterinarian. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> Total cumulative maximum cost through December 2014 is $2,400. There is adequate <br /> funding in the Police Department's operating budget (123202) to cover the cost of the <br /> recommended expenditures. Typically, the life expectancy of police service canines <br /> after retirement is two to three years. <br />