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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: June 29, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police
RE: PO 7132—Transfer of ownership of Police K-9 "Reus"
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the transfer of
ownership of police canine"Reus"to the personal care of LAK9, LLC.
Background:
"Reus" is a 5-year-old German Shepard that the police department has owned for
approximately 4 years and has been under the control of the Port Arthur Police Department
during his police career. Reus no longer possesses the required ability to perform his duties.
Due to these findings it has been deemed that it would be in the best interest of the police
department to transfer the ownership of Reus to LAK9, LLC of Maurice, Louisiana. LAK9
has agreed to take ownership and to personally care for and assume all responsibility and
future care and cost associated with K-9 Reus.
Budget Impact:
The is no budgetary impact for the transfer of ownership.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the transfer of ownership of police canine
"Reus"to LAK9, LLC of Maurice, Louisiana.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.O. 7132
06/29/2023 JLH
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
OF POLICE CANINE "REUS" TO THE PERSONAL CARE OF
LAK9, LLC OF MAURICE, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, the Police Department has a police canine known
as Reus that has been in service for the City of Port Arthur
for the past 5 years; and
WHEREAS, Reus no longer possesses the required ability
to perform his duties; and
WHEREAS, the police service dog may be transferred to
any person, who will assume all liability, responsibility,
and future expenses; and
WHEREAS, LAK9, LLC of Maurice, Louisiana, has agreed to
take possession of Reus and assume all future expenses and
liability involved in the care and maintenance of the canine;
and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City
to approve the transfer of Reus to LAK9, LLC to personally
care for and assume all responsibility and future care and
cost of ownership.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1 . That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur hereby authorizes the transfer of ownership of police
canine "Reus" to the personal care of LAK9, LLC who agrees to
assume all future responsibility, ownership, cost and care of
the canine.
Section 3. That LAK9, LLC, shall sign an Indemnification
and Hold Harmless Agreement and this ordinance agreeing to
the terms therein substantially the same form as Exhibit "A".
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06/29/2023 JLH
Section 4 . That a copy of the Ordinance shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of, July A. D. ,
2023, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
P.O. 7132
06/29/2023 JLH
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton City Manager
Timothy W. Duriso Chief of Police
AGREED TO:
Paul LeBlanc, Manager
P.O. 7132
06/29/2023 JLH
EXHIBIT "A"
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
That I,
(PRINT)Last name First name Middle Initial Suffix(Sr,Jr.,III,etc)
have agreed to take ownership of the Port Arthur Police Department's Police Service Dog Reus.
The City of Port Arthur has agreed to release ownership of the Police Service Dog to Paul LeBlanc
with LAK9, LLC located at 292 W. Etienne Road., Maurice, Louisiana 70555. By City Council
Resolution, the Police Service Dog may be transferred to any person who will assume all liability,
responsibility,and future expenses.By my signature on this document,I assume all responsibility for
any claim whatsoever that may arise out of or in connection with the ownership of the Police Service
Dog.
I understand said Police Service Dog has been involved in an incident involving a bite or injury
to a person resulting from its use.
I understand the Police Service Dog is being given to me "as is" without any warranties
express,written, or implied.
The City of Port Arthur is not responsible for the Police Service Dog's training or ability to
perform certain tasks. No allowance will be made on account of any defect, imperfection, or damage
to the Police Service Dog.
The City of Port Arthur makes no guarantee or warranty of the Police Service Dog's
performance,certification, or training.
I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Port Arthur, its elected and
appointed officials, employees, and volunteers and others working on behalf of the City of Port
Arthur against any and all claims, expenses, damages, demands, liabilities, suits, actions, or
judgments, including all costs connected therewith, and for any damages which may be asserted,
claimed or recovered against or from the City of Port Arthur, its elected and appointed officials,
employees, volunteer, or workers, by reason of personal injury, including bodily injury or death
and/or property damage, including loss of use thereof, which arises out of or is in any way
connected or associated with LAK9 LLC, taking ownership of the City of Port Arthur's Police
Service Dog. I understand clearly, and with this knowledge I assume whatever risk may accrue to
my person.
Executed this day of , 2023.
Printed Name: Paul LeBlanc, LAK9, LLC
Normal Signature:
DOB: phone#:
Full Address(Number, Street, City, State, Zip): 292 W. Etienne Road., Maurice, Louisiana
70555
DL (State and Number):
Email :
Paul LeBlanc, LAK9, LLC
Affiant
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on day of , 2023.
Notary Public, State of Texas