CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
May 15, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: ACCEPT A DONATION OF ONE (1) NEW POLICE FACILITY CANINE (K-9) FROM CANINE COMPANIONS IN AN IN-KIND AMOUNT OF $50,000 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-54 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF ONE (1) NEW POLICE FACILITY CANINE (K-9) IN AN IN-KIND AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM CANINE COMPANIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Action on this item will accept an in-kind donation of one (1) new Police Facility Canine (K-9) from Canine Companions valued at $50,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact in the acceptance of this donation. Annual costs such as food and veterinarian expenses are included in the Police Department General Fund FY 2022-23 operational budget acct 101-2010-52650-00000.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On May 16, 2022, City Council accepted a donation of one (1) new Police Facility K-9 from Canine Companions in and in-kind Amount of $50,000. On February 6, 2023, City Council approved the service retirement of Police Facility K9 “Satin” to her Police Department handler.
DISCUSSION:
Canine Companions will provide a fully trained facility dog, which will be assigned to Community Services Officer (CSO) Courtney Louie. CSO Louie will attend a three (3) day training course at the Canine Companions Campus included with the donation of the dog. Upon completion of the training, CSO Louie will be assigned to the Community Services Unit and will be available to provide emotional support and well-being to the community and members of the police department. The purpose of this facility canine will be to assist crime victims, facilitate transitions and provide emotional comfort to the community. CSO Louie and her partner will also be able to support victims and witnesses during interviews and can be present during court hearings as emotional support for victim who may need to testify. The addition of a facility canine will also enhance the newly established Wellness Program within the Pomona Police Department. This will help city employees obtain emotional support and comfort from this newly donated facility canine.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2022-2023 City Council Priority 1: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility – Goal B: Improve efficiency and effectiveness of City services to businesses and residents.
Prepared by:
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Alyssa Bostrom, Lieutenant
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2023-54
Attachment No. 2 – Canine Companions Donation Letter
Accepting a donation of a Facility Canine (K-9) from Canine Companions