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Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Program <br />August 1, 2023 <br />Page 2 <br />3 <br />6 <br />1 <br />7 <br />volunteers in the Investigations Division, has a passion for animals and the Santa Ana <br />Police Department’s K-9 Program in particular. Volunteer Scillieri wishes to donate new <br />K-9 “Wick” to the program. The total value of new K-9 Wick, equipment, and supplies is <br />approximately $12,930. <br />Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit has six apprehension canines, <br />a bloodhound, a therapeutic dog, and a narcotics detection dog. Approval of this <br />resolution will enhance the Canine Unit’s operational status in assisting other <br />Department bureaus in continuing a 7-day/week coverage for the City of Santa Ana. <br />The Santa Ana Police Department appreciates the partnership it has with its volunteers <br />and recommends approval of this resolution. <br />Police Corporal Gripentrog has worked alongside his K-9 partner Marko since 2016. His <br />assigned K-9, Marko, is ten years old, the average retirement age for police service <br />dogs. At his age and physical condition, it would be impractical to keep him in service as <br />a K-9 team with Police Corporal Gripentrog. During their assignment as a K-9 team, <br />Marko has lived with Police Corporal Gripentrog for seven years. As Marko retires, <br />Police Corporal Gripentrog wishes to purchase Marko for the standard fee of $1 (one <br />dollar). Police Corporal Gripentrog will assume ownership and full responsibility for the <br />care, maintenance, food, housing, medical, and any other expenses that arise out of <br />Police Corporal Gripentrog’s ownership of Marko. In order to provide a consistent home <br />and care for K-9 Marko, it is recommended that the agreement between Police Corporal <br />Gripentrog and the City of Santa Ana be approved. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The $1 (one dollar) payment from Corporal Gripentrog from the purchase of K-9 Marko <br />will be deposited into the Police Department Miscellaneous Reimbursement revenue <br />account (no. 01114002-57402). <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br /> 1. Resolution <br /> 2. Agreement with Corporal Gripentrog <br />Submitted By: David Valentin, Police Chief <br />Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager