P.O. Box 3369
Anaheim, CA 92803-
3369
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: MARCH 19, 2024
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF RETIRED POLICE SERVICE
DOG AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 14
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion, approve the Canine Transfer Release and Agreement to Indemnify, Defend, and Hold Harmless with Officer Brett Klevos, in the amount of $1.00, authorizing the transfer of ownership of retired Police Service Dog “Leo,” and authorize the Chief of Police to execute and implement the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
On March 1, 2024, Police Service Dog “Leo” retired after eight years of loyal and exemplary service with the Anaheim Police Department. “Leo” has reached the end of his service career. The Police Department is requesting approval from the City Council to transfer ownership of “Leo” to Officer Brett Klevos. This will allow the canine to live out the rest of his life with Officer Klevos.
The Indemnification Agreement is between Officer Klevos and the City of Anaheim. In consideration of the benefits derived from being allowed to acquire “Leo,” Officer Klevos agrees to release and to indemnify the City of Anaheim.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Approval of this agreement will have no budgetary impact.
Respectfully submitted,
Rick P. Armendariz
Chief of Police
Attachment:
1. Canine Transfer, Release and Indemnification Agreement