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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Program Police Department www.santa-ana.org/police Item # 23 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report August 1, 2023 TOPIC: Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Program AGENDA TITLE Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Joshua Gripentrog to Purchase a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9, and Accepting the Donation of a Police K-9 from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department K- 9 Program RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police Corporal Joshua Gripentrog and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9, and accepting the donation of a Police K-9, equipment, and supplies from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department’s K-9 Program. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police Corporal Joshua Gripentrog for the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the amount of $1, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit utilizes police service dogs trained specifically to assist with different patrol functions. The police service dogs serve as a valuable officer safety resource during tactical and high-risk situations. The police service dogs are used to find and apprehend violent suspects, providing officers with additional safety options when apprehending a suspect. In addition to enforcement duties, canine handlers perform public relations activities with their K-9s that enhance the crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. During public demonstrations, community members are able to “meet and greet” the police service dogs and observe live bite and detection demonstrations. From time to time, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance Department programs. Santa Ana Police Department Volunteer Johanna Scillieri, who Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Program August 1, 2023 Page 2 3 6 1 7 volunteers in the Investigations Division, has a passion for animals and the Santa Ana Police Department’s K-9 Program in particular. Volunteer Scillieri wishes to donate new K-9 “Wick” to the program. The total value of new K-9 Wick, equipment, and supplies is approximately $12,930. Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit has six apprehension canines, a bloodhound, a therapeutic dog, and a narcotics detection dog. Approval of this resolution will enhance the Canine Unit’s operational status in assisting other Department bureaus in continuing a 7-day/week coverage for the City of Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Police Department appreciates the partnership it has with its volunteers and recommends approval of this resolution. Police Corporal Gripentrog has worked alongside his K-9 partner Marko since 2016. His assigned K-9, Marko, is ten years old, the average retirement age for police service dogs. At his age and physical condition, it would be impractical to keep him in service as a K-9 team with Police Corporal Gripentrog. During their assignment as a K-9 team, Marko has lived with Police Corporal Gripentrog for seven years. As Marko retires, Police Corporal Gripentrog wishes to purchase Marko for the standard fee of $1 (one dollar). Police Corporal Gripentrog will assume ownership and full responsibility for the care, maintenance, food, housing, medical, and any other expenses that arise out of Police Corporal Gripentrog’s ownership of Marko. In order to provide a consistent home and care for K-9 Marko, it is recommended that the agreement between Police Corporal Gripentrog and the City of Santa Ana be approved. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The $1 (one dollar) payment from Corporal Gripentrog from the purchase of K-9 Marko will be deposited into the Police Department Miscellaneous Reimbursement revenue account (no. 01114002-57402). EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution 2. Agreement with Corporal Gripentrog Submitted By: David Valentin, Police Chief Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager Resolution 2023-xxx Page 1 of 3 TB 8.01.2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-xxx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLICE OFFICER GRIPENTROG AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE K-9 AND ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE K-9, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM JOHANNA SCILLIERI FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A.WHEREAS, Corporal Joshua Gripentrog ("Officer'') is a police officer with the Santa Ana Police Department (“SAPD”) and was assigned to the Canine Unit as a K-9 officer; and B.WHEREAS, the City assigned a dog named Marko to be used in the K-9 Unit and Marko was assigned to Officer; and C.WHEREAS, Marko has served SAPD for several years and is 9 years old, a normal retirement age for police service dogs. Based on his age and current physical condition, it would be impractical to reassign Marko to a new K-9 handler to attend Basic Handlers Course and to put Marko back in service; and D.WHEREAS, Officer has requested permission to purchase Marko; and the City is agreeable to selling Marko to Officer due to their relationship; and E. WHEREAS, SAPD’s Canine Unit is replacing Marko with a newly donated K-9 named Wick; and F. WHEREAS, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance the K-9 program, Police Volunteer Johanna Scillieri, who volunteers in SAPD’s Investigations Bureau, and who has a passion for animals, and SAPD’s K-9 program, wishes to donate to the City one (1) Police K-9 named Wick, to be assigned to SAPD’s K-9 Program; and H. WHEREAS, the total value if Wick was purchased, including of equipment and supplies, which is being is being donated by Ms. Scillieri, is approximately $12,930. Exhibit 1 Resolution 2023-xxx Page 2 of 3 Section 2. The City has declared Marko to be surplus property and due to the nature of Officer's relationship with Marko, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Officer on behalf of the City to sell Marko for $1.00 (one- dollar) under terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. Section 3. The City hereby accepts the donation of Wick, to its ranks, and the equipment and supplies for this K-9. Section 4. If any surcharge or fee, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Resolution, and each and all provisions hereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more provisions may be declared invalid. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of August, 2023. Valerie Amezcua Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Tamara Bogosian Senior Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolution 2023-xxx Page 3 of 3 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2023-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on . Date: City Clerk City of Santa Ana PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of August, 2023 by and between Santa Ana Police Department Corporal Joshua Gripentrog ("Officer") and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"). RECIT ALS A. OfficerisamemberoftheSantaAnaPoliceDepartmentandwasassignedasaK-9Handler in the K9 Unit. B. Officerwas,inconnectionwithhisassignmentasaK9Handler,giventhecare,custody, and control of a police dog named "Marko" (Dog). C. Doghasbeenspeciallytrainedtoassistofficersinlawenforcementtasksandtorespond to commands issued specifically by the Officer. D. Dog is over 9 years old, a normal retirement age for police dogs. Based on his age and current physical condition, it would be impractical to reassign Dog to a new canine handler to attend Basic Handlers Course before being put back in service, E. Dog is considered "surplus" property and the Director of Finance has agreed to sell Dog to Officer for the total sum of $1.00. F. Officer wishes to purchase and adopt Dog. It is the City's intent to sell Dog to Officer subject to the conditions specified in this agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. City hereby sells Dog to Officer for the total sum of $1.00, payable at the time this contract is executed. Officer shall be the owner of the Dog upon execution of this contract and payment of $1.00. 2, Officer agrees and hereby assumes ownership and full responsibility for the care, maintenance, food, housing, medical and any and all other expenses that result from or arise out of Officer's ownership of Dog. 3. Officer agrees that the City shall have no further responsibility of liability for Dog or Dog's care after the date of this Agreement. 4. Officer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, representatives, and agents with respect to any loss, damage, claim, injury, or liability that arises out of, or is in any way related to, Dog or Officer5s actions with Dog after the effective date of this Agreement. l Exhibit 2 5. Officer gives up and waives any right he may have on behalf of himself and his heirs, assigns, and successors for any loss, injury, damage, claim, or liability arising out of or in any way related to Officer's ownership and possession of Dog. 6. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and no representations have been made by any of the parties or their representative, except as is contained herein and any representations not expressed herein are invalid and unenforceable. This agreement is valid on the effective date and may not be modified thereafter, except in writing signed by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed tis Agreement the date and year first above written. CITY OF SANTA ANA Police Corporal KRISTINE RIDGE City Manager RECOMMENDED FOR APPROV AL:ATTEST: DAVID VALENTIN Chief of Police JENNIFER L. HALL City Clerk 2