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Resolution relative to authorizing the single source purchase of a Police Canine and the corresponding training for the canine and handler for a sum of $14,000.00 from Southern Police Canine.
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WHEREAS, K9 Diesel was placed into service in November of 2009 at the age of 15 months after being purchased and receiving training through Southern Police Canine, and having been partnered with Cpl. Ryan McNally since that time; and
WHEREAS, K9 Diesel is now 9 years old and is reaching the end of his useful working career, and through conversations between Diesel’s veterinarian, master trainers, his handler (Cpl. McNally), and K9 Unit Supervisor (Cpt. Waddell), it has been concluded that now would be an appropriate time to retire Diesel; and
WHEREAS, the West Allis Police K9 Unit has received a quote from Southern Police Canine, from whom they have purchased canines and training twice previously with great success; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has researched the vendor pricing and offering of $14,000.00 for a dual purpose (Patrol & Narcotics) seasoned Belgian Malinois canine, including six weeks of training for both the canine and handler, and deems it to be fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, this initiative will be funded from the K9 Account, an account that is funded through community donations and fundraising efforts by K9 handlers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the purchase of the above-described items, for an amount not to exceed $14,000.00, is hereby authorized. Funding for the project will be from Account No. 215-0801-521-64-05.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purchase of these items is contingent upon approval by the Police and Fire Commission at its meeting on September 21, 2017.
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