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Avon Police propose selling K-9 to handler relocating to Florida; Chief recommends $6,000 purchase price
Summary
Chief Fischbach recommended selling K-9 Draco to his handler for $6,000 after the handler's relocation; Chief said resale proceeds would replenish the canine budget and outlined training and replacement costs.
Mayor Jensen introduced a proposal (Ordinance No. 40-26) authorizing disposal of municipal property after an Avon officer requested to take his K-9 partner when relocating to Florida. Police Chief Fischbach explained that Ohio law permits handler purchase of a dog upon retirement but not upon resignation, and that handler relocation creates a unique circumstance requiring Council authorization.
Chief Fischbach calculated replacement and training costs and recommended a $6,000 purchase price to compensate the department for the dog's remaining service value over approximately five years. He said revenue would return to the department's canine fund for future purchases. Council asked about alternatives if no handler wished to buy the dog; Chief Fischbach said the department would kennel the dog or reassign it after retraining, but buying by the current handler is typical due to the bond formed.
