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

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CONTRACT FOR TRANSFER OF SERVICE ANIMAL This Contract for Transfer of Service Animal ("Contract") is by and between the City of Paris, Texas (the "City") on behalf of the Paris Police Department (the "Department") and Ofc. Jeffrey Padier ("Officer") pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 614.214. 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; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: Duties of the City and Department: • The City and Department hereby transfer ownership of the law enforcement dog Cupa to the Officer without charge. • The City and Department shall take possession of the animal upon receipt of notification or upon determination of the City Council that the Officer is no longer able to humanely care for him. Duties of the Officer: The Officer shall: EXHIBIT -k