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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2022.08.04 - 37510 @ il®OaKiann: COUNTYMICHIGAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS August 4,2022 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION#22-276 Sponsored By:Penny Luebs Sheriffs Office -Donation of Two Support Canine Doss-Wildcat and Sadie Chairperson and Membersof the Board: WHEREASthe Sheriff's Office has received a donation of two (2)support canine dogs from Mission Oakland with an estimated value of $6,000;and WHEREAS Mission Oakland is a 501(c)3 (non-profit),established in 2019,with a mission to support the Oakland County Sheriff's Office,community organizations within Oakland County.and to lend financial assistance to those who are battling hardship andillness within the law enforcement community;and WHEREAS Wildcat will be assigned to the School Resource Officer in the Clarkston School District and will also be available to Oxford Schools for events;and WHEREAS Sadie will be assigned to a Deputyat the Sheriff s Office Pontiac substation;and WHEREAS the attached Memorandum of Understanding was entered into on June 29,2021 betweentheOaklandCountySheriff's Office and the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff's Association (“Union”)to create a Therapy Canine Program within the Sheriff's Office;and WHEREAS the Therapy Canine Handlers will be sworn and cértified deputies and the Therapy Canine Programwill be supervised by the Training Unit;.and ‘° WHEREAS the Training Unit will be responsible for ensuring each Handleris up to date on trainingincluding, but not limited to,obedience,certification,and service/therapy training with certification from a nationally recognized therapytraining association:and WHEREAS the Therapy Canine Programcan be usedfor the following,but not limited to: e Daily Duties (Extension of the Handler) ©Public Events e Community Outreach and Engagement ¢Major/Traumatic Incidents e School Demonstrations : *Grief,Loss,and/or Trauma Related Events e Natural Disaster Incidents ¢Victim Forensic Interviews e Criminal Investigation Interviews i *Crisis Intervention for both citizens and OCSO personnel/families ¢MedicalFacility Visits (Hospitals,Veterans Affairs (VA)Clinics,Nursing Homes,etc.)and any use notcoveredbythislistasdeemedappropriatebytheSheriffortheirdesignee:and WHEREAS the cost of food,veterinarycare,grooming,boarding where necessary.equipment,and other related items for the canines will be paid for by the County:and WHEREASa budget amendmentforthe care of.the canines will be incorporated with the resolution adopting the collective bargaining agreement for employees representedby the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff's Association;and WHEREAS similar to the K-9 Program,if the handleror supaont canine retires,the handlerhas the option to purchase the support caninefor the value of $1.00. NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the acceptance of the donation of two (2)support canine dogs from Mission Oakland with an estimated value of $6,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthecost of food,veterinary care,grooming,boarding where necessary, equipment,and other related items for the canines will be paid for by the County and a budget amendment will be incorporated with the resolution adopting the bargaining agreementfor employees represented by the Oakland County Deputy Sheriffs Association. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED if the handler or support canine retires,the handler has the option to purchase the support canine for the value of $1.00. Chairperson,the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution:Penny Luebs. Date:August 04,2022 David Woodward,Commissioner bi Chant'‘Date:August 10,2022 Hilarie Chambers,Deputy County Executive II aw ogy Date:August 10,2022 Lisa Brown,County Clerk /Register of Deeds COMMITTEE TRACKING . 2022-07-26 Public Health &Safety -Recommendto Board 2022-07-27 Finance -Communication2022-08-04 Full Board VOTE TRACKING Motioned by Commissioner Michael Gingell seconded by Commissioner Angela Powell to adopt theattached Donation:of Two Support Canine Dogs-Wildcat and Sadie. Yes:David Woodward,Michael Gingell,Michael Spisz,Karen Joliat,Eileen Kowall.Christine Long,Philip Weipert,Angela Powell,Chuck Moss,Marcia Gershenson,William Miller III,Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell,Penny Luebs,Janet Jackson,Gary McGillivray,Robert Hoffman,Adam Kochenderfer (18) No:Kristen Nelson (1) Abstain:None (0) Absent:(0) Passed ATTACHMENTS 1.Mission Oakland -Therapy Canine Donation -July 2022 STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I,Lisa Brown,Clerk of the County of Oakland,do hereby conti that the foregoing resolutionis a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted bythe Oakland County Board of Commissioners on August 4,2022,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 on Thursday,August 4,2022Iw te Lisa Brown,Oakland County Clerk /Register ofDeeds.. HisAISSIO}JAKLA 1200 N.Telegraph Rd.—38 East Pontiac,MI 48341 July 12,2022 County of Oakland 1200 N.Telegraph Rd. Pontiac,MI 48341 Dear County of Oakland, It is with great pleasure that Mission Oakland,a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization,announces the donation of two Therapy Canines to the Oakland:County Sheriff’s Office to use throughout their organization to serve the community.Mission Oakland is proud to donate Therapy Canines Sadie and Wildcatto the Sheriff’s Office and relinquishes all ownership,responsibility,and rights for these Therapy Canines.The total value of the Therapy Canines is $6,000.Further,all financial obligations and care of the canines will no longerbe the responsibility of Mission Oakland. Mission Oakland is honored to be able to provide this Therapy Canine to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and wishes Sadie and Wildcat as well as their handlers the best in their very important role in the agency and with the citizens they serve. Sincerely, P Jennifer Miles Director It is our mission to provide programming and service,which broadly enhances and supports the community’s relationship with law enforcementin Oakland County.