CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 24, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: ACCEPT A DONATION FROM FRIENDS OF POMONA POLICE K9 FOUNDATION FOR A POLICE CANINE (K9) IN AN IN-KIND AMOUNT OF $11,319.75 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF ONE (1) POLICE CANINE (K9) IN AN IN-KIND AMOUNT OF $11,319.75 FROM FRIENDS OF POMONA POLICE K-9 FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Action on this item will accept a donation from Friends of Pomona Police K9 Foundation for a police canine (K9 valued at $11,319.75.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
☐ When this box is checked, it indicates the agenda item is subject to the Levine Act SB1439 requirements. Councilmembers are reminded to check their campaign contributions and determine whether they have received a campaign contribution of $500 or more that would require disclosure and/or recusal from discussing or acting on this agenda item. Campaign contributions of $500 or more made 1) by any person or entity who is identified in the agenda report as the applicant or proposer or 2) on behalf of the applicant or participant, including a parent, subsidiary or otherwise related business entity, or 3) by any person who has a financial interest in the agenda item requires a councilmember to comply with SB1439.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact in the acceptance of this donation. The Friends of the Pomona Police K9 Foundation has paid Adlerhorst International Inc. for the cost of the K9. Police personnel will pick the K9 up from the kennel upon approval of the donation by the City Council.
Annual costs such as food and veterinarian expenses are budgeted in the Police Department General Fund FY 2024-25 operational budget account 101-2010-52650-00000.
DISCUSSION:
The Pomona Police Department’s K9 program is vital to providing effective law enforcement services to the community. A police canine is an option used to safely and effectively locate wanted persons and de-escalate situations. Police canines and their officer partner receive extensive training to develop skills necessary to be successful. The use of canines in law enforcement is subject to strict guidelines and regulations to ensure safety and professionalism.
Friends of Pomona Police K9 Foundation will donate to the City a police canine in an in-kind amount of $11,319.75). Once the Police Department takes possession of the donation, the Police Department will be responsible for identifying and purchasing a suitable police canine from Adlerhorst International, LLC.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2022-2023 City Council Priority 1L Fiscal and Operational Responsibility-Goal B: improve efficiency and effectiveness of City services to businesses and residents.
Prepared by:
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Jaime Martinez
Lieutenant
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-26
Accept a monetary donation from Friends of Pomona Police K9 Foundation