HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6368: RETIREMENT OF CANINE EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOG "ZEUS", PERSONAL CARE OF ANTONIO MITCHELL P.O. No. 6368
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT OF
THE CANINE EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOG "ZEUS"
AND TRANSFERRING TO THE PERSONAL CARE OF
• ANTONIO MITCHELL
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department has a Belgian
Malinois K9 Explosives Detection Dog known as Zeus, who has been
with the Fire Department approximately one (1) year, and has
been trained with and assigned to Antonio Mitchell; and
WHEREAS, Zeus is approximately two (2) years old and been
diagnosed with hip dysplasia, has received surgery to relieve
pain in his hip, and should be retired; and
WHEREAS, Zeus is no longer capable of performing the duties
of a K9 Explosives Detection dog and should be retired from
service with the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that due to Zeus' medical
condition, he has no monetary value; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Zeus that he be
relinquished to Antonio Mitchell, with the agreement that he
will no longer be used for explosives detection; and
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WHEREAS, Antonio Mitchell has agreed to take possession and
ownership of Zeus and assume all future expenses and liability
responsibility involved in his care and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to
approve the retirement and transfer of Zeus to Antonio Mitchell
to personally care for and assume all responsibility, care, and
future cost of his care; and
WHEREAS, the vendor, Global Training Academy, that supplied
the Fire Department with Zeus has agreed to replace him free of
charge; and
WHEREAS, Fire Engineer Mitchell has already acquired the
new K -9 and received training with the new dog, a two (2) year
old German Shepherd named Sarik.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council herein approves the
retirement and transfer of Zeus to Antonio Mitchell, who agrees
to assume all future responsibility, ownership, cost and care of
the canine and further agrees that Zeus will no longer be used
for explosives detection.
Section 3. That Antonio Mitchell shall sign this
Ordinance agreeing to the terms herein.
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Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
Section 5. That the ordinance shall be effective
immediately.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of February
A.D., 2014, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ajAe
City Attorne,
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Interim City Manager
AGREED TO:
Antonio Mitchell
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