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Council keeps K9 program, asks to revisit it in six months
Summary
The City of Evart council voted 3–1 to continue the K9 program contingent on Officer Hyden’s employment and directed that the item be revisited in six months; council noted fundraising currently covers the program and estimates for selling the dog ranged $3,800–$4,000.
Council voted to continue the Evart Police Department’s K9 program on June 15, contingent on the continued employment of Officer Hyden. "Motion by Carlson to approve the continuation of the K9 program as long as Officer Hyden is employed," the minutes record; the motion passed 3–1.
Council members discussed the alternative of selling Koda if the program ended; minutes say estimates for Koda’s resale value were between $3,800 and $4,000. Council also noted that the K9 program is currently self-supporting through fundraising and that officer staffing could affect the program’s viability. "The alternative to keeping the K9 program going would be to sell Koda," the minutes state.
An amendment requiring council review of the program in six months passed by the same 3–1 margin. The council did not record additional conditions or a formal funding commitment beyond noting current fundraising support. No public comment was recorded on the item.
The council’s action is recorded as a continuation of an existing program; no ordinance change or budget appropriation specific to K9 operations appears in the minutes. The council will revisit the program at a future meeting in approximately six months.
