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Parma council refers canine‑sale ordinances back to Public Safety Committee after staff said dogs are at end of working life

3137166 · April 22, 2025
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Summary

Council referred three ordinances proposing $1 sales/transfers of retired Parma police canines back to committee; staff told the committee the animals were at or near the end of their working lives and the finance office reviewed valuation standards before the ordinances were introduced.

The Parma City Council on April 21 referred three ordinances (68-25, 76-25 and 77-25) that would authorize sale or transfer of retired police canines (Dexter, Max and Benny) for $1 each back to the Public Safety Committee for further review.

At a Safety Committee meeting earlier in the evening, Safety Director Corey explained that all three dogs were at or near the end of their useful working lives. Corey said canine Benny in particular had “his actual useful life…

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