2022-053 - Authorizing a Transfer of Surplus Police Department Canine, Cupa, to his officer-handler Jeff Padier

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS POLICE DEPARTMENT CANINE, CUPA, TO HIS OFFICER -HANDLER JEFF PADIER IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 614.212-216; APPROVING A CONTRACT REGARDING SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on or about September 16, 2016, the Department acquired Cupa, a law enforcement trained canine for duty as a drug detection and patrol dog, and, WHEREAS, Cupa was trained alongside the Officer, who has been Cupa's handler throughout Cupa's entire distinguished career with the Department; and WHEREAS the Chief of Police has determined that Cupa is suitable and eligible for retirement, and WHEREAS, Texas Government Code Section 614.212 authorizes the governing body of a state agency or political subdivision to enter into a contract, governed by Section 614.214, with a person for the transfer of a law enforcement animal that has been determined by the applicable head of a law enforcement agency to be suitable for transfer and surplus to the needs of the agency because the animal is at the end of the animal's working life; and WHEREAS, the Officer has cared for Cupa throughout his training up until the present day and has the desire and capability to care for Cupa in a humane manner; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris hereby approves the transfer of Cupa to Officer Padier in accordance to the Contract for Transfer of Service Animal attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That Canine Officer Cupa shall be transferred to the care of Officer Padier in accordance to the Contract for Transfer of Service Animal attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.