HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2014.05.15 - 21347MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 14122 May 15, 2014
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AM) RELEASE
OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (Yeager)
WHEREAS, Sherry Locher is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriffs Office,
Canine Unit (Unit); and
WHEREAS, while Deputy Locher has worked in this Unit, she has handled the same
canine, Yeager; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office wishes to retire Yeager from
the Unit, transfer ownership of Yeager to Deputy Locher, and release all claims and
liability the County may have with respect to Yeager; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a
Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves transferring ownership of Yeager to Deputy Sherry Locher per
the attached Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for $1, and that the
Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the
agreement as attached.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT
This Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement ("Agreement") is
entered into between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND and SHERRY LOCHER, and is
intended to transfer ownership of County property and release the County from all claims and
liability with respect to such property.
WHEREAS, Sherry Locher is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriffs Office,
Canine Unit (Unit);
WHEREAS, while Sherry Locher has worked in this Unit, she has handled the same
canine, Yeager;
WHEREAS, Yeager, a canine, is the County property to be transferred under this
Agreement;
WHEREAS, at this time, Yeager is retiring from the Unit, and the Parties wish to
retire Yeager from the Unit, transfer ownership of Yeager to Sherry Locher, and release all
claims and liability the County may have with respect to Yeager; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, representations,
and assurances in this Agreement, the Parties agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Upon execution of this Agreement by both Parties, the County shall transfer
ownership of Yeager to Sherry Locher in exchange for payment of one ($1)
dollar. The Parties acknowledge that this is fair and sufficient consideration
for the transfer of ownership.
2. Upon execution of this Agreement by both Parties, Sherry Locher will be
solely responsible for the care and maintenance of Yeager including, but not
limited to, veterinary bills, food, and grooming.
3. Sherry Locher releases and forever discharges the County and the Oakland
County Sheriffs Department from any and all claims, demands, rights, or
causes of action of whatsoever kind or nature which she may have, or which
she conceives she may have against them, arising out of any act, omission,
occurrence, or event, and all the consequences, damages, and injuries resulting
or alleged to result therefrom and, which may result or be alleged to result in
the future, even though the same are not presently known, and even though
there is no reason to believe that they may occur, and specifically all such
Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement
Page 1 of 3
claims, demands, rights or causes or action which may be based upon or arise
out of the events which are related to the actions and/or receipt of Yeager.
4. Sherry Locher shall indemnify and hold the County harmless from any and all
claims which are incurred by or asserted against the County and/or Oakland
County Sheriffs Department by any person or entity, alleged to have been
caused or found to arise from Yeager, and all claims relating to injury or death
of any person or damage to any property. There shall be no right against the
County for any indemnification (e.g., contractual, equitable, or by
implication), contribution, or subrogation.
5. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement and understanding between
the Parties. This Agreement supercedes all other oral or written agreements
between the Parties. The language of this Agreement shall be construed as a
whole according to its fair meaning, and not construed strictly for or against
any Party.
6. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
7. Sherry Locher acknowledges that she has had a sufficient opportunity to
review this Agreement and represents that she has carefully and fully read and
understands this Agreement.
8. This Agreement shall not become effective prior to its approval by a resolution
of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
THIS SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement
Page 2 of 3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Sherry Locher has executed this Agreement consisting of three
(3) pages and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions thereof.
Executed: Dated:
Sherry Locher
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) SS
COUNTY OF OAKLAND )
On this day of , 20 , the above individual personally appeared
before me, is known to me to be the person described herein and who executed the foregoing
Agreement and who acknowledges that the Agreement was executed by free act and deed.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20
Notary Public, Oakland County, Michigan
My Commission expires:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Michael Gingell, Chairperson, Oakland County Board
of Cormnissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the
Oakland County Board of Comrnissioners, a certified copy of which is attached, to execute
this Agreement on behalf of the county of Oakland and hereby accepts and binds the County
to the terms and conditions thereof.
Executed: Dated:
Michael Gingell, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Witnessed: Dated:
Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement
Page 3 of 3
Resolution #14122 May 15, 2014
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.