V(E) Approval and Authorization for Replacement of K-9 Hanna, Transfer Monies From Small Equipment to Capitol Not to Exceed $6,500 and Waive the Bid/Quote Process Agenda 03-16-04
Mayor ��e Center of Good zit, Commission V E
S. Scott Vandergrift .e. Danny Howell District 1
Scott Anderson, District 2
City Manager _. OR, Rusty Johnson, District 3
Jim Gleasonr l, Nancy J. Parker, District 4
STAFF REPORT
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Steven J. Goclon, Chief of Police
DATE: March 3, 2004
RE: Replacement of K-9 Hana
ISSUE
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the purchase of a K-9
replacement for an existing K-9 that will be retired this year.
BACKGROUND
The Ocoee Police Department K-9 Hana (a narcotics detection dog) has been serving the citizens
of Ocoee for approximately 6 years. As K-9 Hana approaches 9 years of age and has exhibited a
significant decline in performance over the last several months, it is in the best interest of the
community, the City, and Hana for her to be retired from active road use. Although she can no
longer withstand several hours a day of riding in a patrol car, she can still be used for public
relations demonstrations at schools and special events. Her replacement would take over the
narcotics detection duties.
Savings in small equipment purchases have provided spare monies in account # 5230 (Small
Equipment).
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
approve this request to transfer monies from Small Equipment to Capital not to exceed $6500
and to purchase a replacement K-9 with that money. As each dog is different and there are so
few vendors of police K-9's, it is requested that the bid/quote process be waived.