HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2011.10.05 - 18751Septcniber 22, 2011
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/11226
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — ADDITION OF K-9 DOG - BLITZ
WHEREAS Deputy Richardson's current canine, Boss, is ready to retire after
faithfully serving the citizens of Oakland County in his role as a police canine for nearly
8 years; and
WHEREAS Deputy Richardson has purchased a dog to replace Boss in the K-9
unit and this canine. Blitz, is a Dutch Shepherd; and
Whereas Blitz has been successfully trained and certified in the areas of narcotics
Detection, Article Searches, Tracking and Obedience; and
WHEREAS Blitz has been thoroughly examined by Veterinarian Brian Covert
and been given a clean bill of health; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff has concluded that Blitz would be useful
and beneficial addition to his Office's K-9 Unit; and
WHEREAS Deputy Richardson has agreed to sell Blitz to Oakland County for the
nominal sum of $1.00 on the condition that Blitz be sold back to him for the same
nominal sum upon Deputy Richardson's transfer from the K-9 unit or at the end of Blitz's
service life, whichever comes first; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of Blitz from Deputy Richardson (as opposed to
purchasing an untrained canine through an outside source) will result in a savings to the
County of approximately $15,000; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer
of Ownership Agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of-Commissioners approves buying Blitz from Deputy Michael Richardson per the
attached Transfer of Ownership Agreement and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of
the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Public Services Committee Vote:
Motion carried 'unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT
This Transfer of Ownership Agreement (Agreement) is entered into between the County of
Oakland and Deputy. Michael Richardson, a Sheriff Deputy assigned to the Oakland County Sheriffs
Office K-9 Unit.
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS
1. Deputy Michael Richardson is a highly-trained and skilled member of the Sheriffs K-
9 Unit. He has served in this capacity for approximately eight years.
2. Deputy Richardson's current canine, Boss, is ready to retire after faithfully serving the
citizens of Oakland County in his role as a police canine for 8 years.
3. Deputy Richardson purchased a canine to replace Boss. This canine, Blitz, is a Dutch
Shepherd.
4. Deputy Richardson has trained and successfully certified Blitz in the areas of
Narcotics Detection, Article Searches, Tracking and Obedience.
5. Blitz has been thoroughly examined by Veterinarian Brian Covert and been given a
clean bill of health.
6. The Oakland County Sheriff has concluded that Blitz would be a useful and beneficial
addition to the County's K-9 Unit.
7. The purchase of Blitz from Deputy Richardson (as opposed to purchasing an untrained
canine through an outside source) will result in a savings to the County of
approximately $15,000.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, representations,
and assurances in this Agreement, the Parties agree to the following terms and conditions:
A. Upon execution of this Agreement by both Parties, Deputy Richardson shall transfer
ownership of Blitz to the County of Oakland in exchange for payment of one (1)
dollar. The Parties acknowledge that this is fair and sufficient consideration for the
transfer of ownership:
Upon execution of this Agreement by both Parties, Deputy Richardson agrees that he
will abide by all terms and conditions of the Sheriffs K-9 program in conjunction
with Blitz's service as a K-9 dog.
Upon execution of this Agreement, the cost of food, veterinary care, grooming,
boarding (when necessary), equipment and other related expenses for Blitz shall be
paid by the County in accordance with the Canine Program Agreement previously
executed by Deputy Richardson upon his assignment to the Sheriffs Canine Unit.
The Parties agree that Deputy Richardson retains an unconditional right to purchase
Blitz back from the County for a nominal sum of $1.00 upon any of the following
events: the Deputy's transfer out of the Canine unit; Deputy Richardson's
termination, resignation, or retirement from the Oakland County Sheriffs Office, or
Blitz's retirement from service in the K-9 unit for any reason including age, illness or
disability.
Transfer of Ownership Agreement
H. This Agreement constitutes the complete and entire Agreement between the County
and Deputy Richardson and fully supersedes any and all prior Agreements or
contemporaneous representations or understandings, verbal or oral, between them
concerning and in any way related to Blitz.
F. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan
G. Deputy Richardson acknowledges that he has had a sufficient opportunity to review
this Agreement and represents that he has carefully and fully read and understands the
same.
H. This Agreement shall not become effective prior to its approval by a resolution of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Michael Richardson has executed this A ,Teentent consisting of
two (2) pages and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions thereof.
Executed: Dated:
Michael Richardson
Witnessed: Dated:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Michael Gingell, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners, a certified copy of which is attached, to execute this AD.-cement on
behalf of the county of Oakland and hereby accepts and binds the County to the terms and conditions
thereof
Executed: Dated:
Michael Gin gell, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Vv'itnessed: Dated:
Bill Bullard, Jr.,
Clerk, Register of Deeds
Oakland County
Transfer of Ownership Agreement
Resolution #11226 September 22, 2011
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11226) October 5, 2011
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — ADDITION OF K-9 DOG - BLITZ
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Due to the retirement of "Boss", the Sheriff Office's Canine unit is in need of an additional
trained K-9.
2. The Sheriff has agreed to purchase a fully trained K-9 dog "Blitz" from Deputy Michael
Richardson at the nominal cost of $1 on the condition that Blitz be sold back to him for
the same nominal sum upon Deputy Richardson's transfer from the K-9 unit or at the end
of Blitz's service life, whichever comes first..
3. The purchase of Blitz from Deputy Richardson (as opposed to purchasing an untrained
canine through an outside source) will result in a savings to the County of approximately
$15,000.
4. Due to the planned replacement of "Boss" and the acquisition of "Blitz" at a nominal cost
of $1, no budget amendment is recommended.
FINANCE COMAI7E
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward, Potts, Greimel and Quarles absent.
Resolution #11226 October 5, 2011
Moved by Potts supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman,
Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Weipert,
Zack, Bosnic. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
I HEREBY APPROVE,THE FOREGL.J RENE
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Bill Bullard Jr., Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on October 5,
2011, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 5 th day of October, 2011.
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Bill Bullard Jr., Oakland County