K9 Program Costs and Funding
Agenda Item 3.B
By Chief Jeff Smith
Meeting Date: September 15, 2026
Duties of Officer Downs and K9 Kylo
•Patrol/Traffic Enforcement
•Operational Support
•Suspect Apprehension
•Building and Area Searches
•Tracking
•Evidence Recovery
•Narcotics Detection (Future
Training to Attend)
Funding Sources and Expenditures Donations
•Donations Received
•Community Members
•Local Organizations
•Business Owners
•Fundraising Activities
•Private Sources
•Donation Expenditures
•K9 Acquisition and Training
•Food and Routine Care
•Veterinary and Medical
•Training and Certification
•Specialized K9 Equipment
•Merchandise for Fundraising
•Kenneling of K9
•Misc. Expenditures Related
to K9 Operations
Estimated Annual Costs Covered by Donations
TotalsK9 Program Reccuring Annual Expenses
$1,000Food and Routine Care
$1,512Boarding (max 21 nights per year, $72 per night)
$1,000Routine Veterinary and Medical Expenses (reimbursed 90%) $7,000Emergency Medical Expenses Upfront Reserve (2024 cost) $2,500Training and Annual Certification
$500K9 Equipment and supplies
$1,300Pet Insurance Policy (per year)
$300Replacement Equipment
$45International Police Canine Association Membership
$15,175Total (including upfront reserve for medical expenses):
Estimated Expenses Non-Recurring
Estimated
Cost
FrequencyNon-Recurring and Long-Term Expenses
$12,5005-6 YearsAcquisitions of Replacement K9
$6,0005-6 YearsInitial K9 Training
$6,0005-6 YearsHandler Lodging and Expenses
$1,3004 YearsK9 Management School (Course, Lodging & Expenses $5,0005-6 YearsNarcotics Training
$4,5005-6 YearsHandler Lodging and Expenses
$1,5005-6 YearsKennel for K9 (Home Base)
$36, 8004-6 YearsEstimated Total
City’s Estimated Costs
TotalsCurrent City Expenses
$95,000Police K-9 Vehicle, Ford Explorer
$206,675Police Officer Salary and Benefits (2026 est.)
$301,675Total Motor Vehicle and Personnel Cost:
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