Council approves K-9 surplus transfer, orders two replacement dogs and authorizes CPR devices and regional MOA

The Board approved several public-safety procurements: it authorized surplus of a police K-9 ("Bob"), approved purchase of two dual-purpose pre-trained narcotics dogs from the low bidder and approved the purchase of mechanical CPR devices, and authorized the police chief to sign a memorandum of agreement to continue participation in a regional organized-crime information center.

On the K-9 surplus, the board approved transferring ownership of Bob, described in the meeting as a 10-year-old canine showing age-related arthritis, to his current handler, Officer Angela Carden, who will sign the required release. The board asked whether the retired dog would be replaced; staff answered that K-9 responsibilities and replacements were in process through the department's K-9 program.

The police department presented two bids for replacement K-9s and recommended purchase from the low bidder, identified in the minutes as Von Leach Kennels (bid identification read into the record). The board approved the low-bid award for two Belgian-type dual-purpose dogs.

Separately, the board approved an amended purchase for mechanical CPR devices totaling $92,000 and authorized the mayor to execute the related resolution. City staff also sought and received authorization for Chief Kern to sign the interjurisdictional memorandum of agreement allowing continued participation in a regional organized-crime information center.

Each action was moved and seconded and approved by roll call; details of procurement quotes and the K-9 vendor name were read into the record.