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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.03.25 - 34289MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21130 March 25, 2021 BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Public Health and Safety Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE — TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (LEX) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Robert Loken is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriffs Office, Canine Unit (Unit); and WHEREAS while Deputy Loken has worked in this Unit, he has handled the same canine, Lex; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Office wishes to retire Lex from the Unit, transfer ownership of Lex to Deputy Loken, and release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Lex; 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 the transfer of ownership and release of claims agreement to transfer K-9 dog Lex to trainer and handler Deputy Robert Loken. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the County will sell Lex to his current handler for the sum of $1.00 as outlined in the Release of Claims Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Health and Safety Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Co iss [ ee Penns, District #16 Chairperson, Public Health and Safety Committee PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Gingell absent. 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 ROBERT LOKEN and is intended to transfer ownership of County property and release the County from all claims and liability with respect to such property. WHEREAS, Robert Loken is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriffs Office, Canine Unit (Unit); WHEREAS, while Robert Luken has worked in this Unit, he has handled the same canine, Lex; WHEREAS, Lex, a canine, is the County property to be transferred under this Agreement; WHEREAS, at this time, Lex is retiring from the Unit, and the Parties wish to retire Lex from the Unit, transfer ownership of Lex to Robert Loken, and release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Lex; and WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, representations, and assurances in this Agreement, the Parties agree to the following terms and conditions: Upon execution of this Agreement by both Parties, the County shall transfer ownership of Lex to Robert Loken in exchange for payment of one ($1) dollar. The Parties acknowledge that this is fair and sufficient consideration for the transfer of ownership. Z. Upon execution of this Agreement by both Parties, Robert Loken will be solely responsible for the care and maintenance of Lex including, but not limited to, veterinary bills, food, and grooming. Robert Loken releases and forever discharges the County and the Oakland County Sheriffs Office from any and all claims, demands, rights, or causes of action of whatsoever kind or nature which he may have, or which he conceives he 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 I of3 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 Lex. 4. Robed Loken 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 Office by any person or entity, alleged to have been caused of - found to arise from Lex, including 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. Robert Luken acknowledges that he has had a sufficient opportunity to review this Agreement and represents that he 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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Robert Loken has executed this Agreement consisting of three (3) pages and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions thereof. Executed: Robert Loken STATE OF MICHIGAN ) ) SS COUNTY OF OAKLAND ) Dated: 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 swom to before me this day of 20_ Notary Public, Oakland County, Michigan My Commission expires: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, David T. Woodward, 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 Agreement on behalf of the county of Oakland and hereby accepts and binds the County to the terms and conditions thereof. Executed: David T. Woodward, Chairperson Oakland County Board of Commissioners Witnessed: Dated: Dated: Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement Page 3 of 3 Resolution #21130 March 25, 2021 Moved by Weipert seconded by Luebs the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted. AYES: Charles, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Joliat, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Moss, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted. HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Lisa Brown, 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 March 25, 2021, 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 Circuit Court at Pontiac. Michigan this 251n day of March 2021. Lisa Brown, Oakland County