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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1987-100 ~ ~ ~ Sponsored by: Garzini CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 87-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF SALE OF THE CITY'S POLICE DOG TO MICHAEL CHAPMAN WHEREAS, Bingo, the city's police dog, was donated to the city several years ago by the State Elks Association as a part of its drug awareness program; and WHEREAS, since acquiring the dog, the city's use of his expertise in drug and security work has been severely limited by both legal and health problems; and WHEREAS, surgery to correct Bingo's placia was unsuccessful, resulting in the his professional career; and severe hip dys- effective end of WHEREAS, Bingo is currently residing with Corporal Michael Chapman and his family as a family pet; and WHEREAS, Corporal Chapman has agreed to accept owner- ship of the dog, releasing the city from the responsibility to provide veterinary care and any other extraordinary costs which might arise; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The public interest would best be served by waiving the requirement to dispose of the city's police dog by public bid. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement of sale of the city's police dog, Bingo, to Corporal Michael Chapman for the sum of $1.00. A copy of the agreement is attached and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immedi- ately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 26th day of October , 19 87. -1- ~ ~ ~ CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 87-100 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: GIESELER, HILTON, MEEHAN, NOLL & O'BRIEN NONE DUNHAM & SIMUTIS NONE ATTEST: (City Seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the City of Seward, AK ~Il/~ Fred B. Arvidson City Attorney -2- RESOLUTION NO. 87-100 Attachment "A" ~ P,O. BOX 167 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664 . Main Office (907) 224-3331 . Police (907) 224-3338 . Harbor (907) 224-3138 . Fire (907) 224-3445 . Telecopier (907) 224-3248 CITY OF SEWARD " .AGREEMENT OF This agreement of sale is entered into between the City of Seward ("Seller") and Michael Chapman ("Buyer") for the purpose of transferring ownership of a certain German Shepard dog, (hereafter referred to as "the dog", aka "Bingo") currently owned by the Seller. Both Buyer and Seller acknowledge the following matters of fact: Buyer currently holds the position of Corporal in the Seller's municipal Police Department. The dog was donated to the Seller by the Alaska State Elk's Association, a non-profit organization, to be used primarily for the enforcement of laws regulating sale and possession of controlled substances. ~ The dog has received extensive specialized training in both police and security work. Buyer has received specialized training in the handling of the dog and is familiar with the dog Buyer has had custodial control of the dog on behalf of the Seller since the dog was acquired by the Seller. During that time, the dog has been housed at the Buyer's personal residence. The dog has experienced medical problems, including serious arthritis in his left, rear knee. These medical problems have limited the dog's usefulness to Seller in the area of law enforcement. Recognizing the above matters of fact, for the sum of one dollar ($1.00), the Seller does hereby sell and convey to Buyer all ownership of, and interest in, the dog. ~ Seller warrants that it is the lawful owner of the dog and is not constrained by either covenant or law from disposing of the dog to Buyer. Buyer understands and acknowledges that ownership of the dog transferred "as is", with no warranty regarding the dog's health or condition. Buyer agrees to accept full responsibility for the dog and ~ ~ ~ Agreement of Sale October 9, 1981 Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 87-100 Attachment "A" will not look to Seller to provide any support or contribution, financial or otherwise, toward the maintenance or care of the dog. Dated this _____ day of , 1981. Seller: City of Seward, Alaska Buyer Ronald A. Garzini City Manager Michael Chapman Approved as to form: