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AGENDA ITEM: Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 Dog (Trip)
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2025-5260
Motion to approve the transfer of ownership and release of claims agreement for the K-9 Dog Trip to
trainer and handler Deputy Craig Pesko; further, authorize the County to sell Trip to Deputy Craig
Pesko for the sum of $1.00; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute
the attached agreement.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Contract Penny Luebs
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Craig Pesko is a Deputy with the Canine Unit of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. While working
in the Canine Unit, Deputy Pesko has handled the canine Trip. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
wishes to retire Trip from the Canine Unit, transfer ownership of Trip to Deputy Craig Pesko, and
release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Trip.
POLICY ANALYSIS
• Trip is a Belgian Malinois.
• His working duties were focused on explosives.
• Trip has been with the county for approximately 5 - 6 years.
• Trip is being retired because Deputy Craig Pesko is transitioning out of the K-9 Unit, and Trip
is too old to transition to a new handler, as dogs typically retire between 7 - 8 years of
service.
FISCAL IMPACT: No Budget Amendment Needed
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Timothy Willis, Undersheriff
Gaia Piir, Fiscal Officer
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 5/23/2025
AGENDA DEADLINE: 05/08/2025 4:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. SHERIFF - K-9 Transfer of Ownership - Trip
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2025-05-13 Public Health & Safety - Recommend to Board
2025-05-22 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Angela Powell
Seconded by: Commissioner Christine Long
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Kristen Nelson, Angela
Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward
(16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell, Robert Smiley (2)
Passed
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Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement
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 CRAIG PESKO, and is intended to
transfer ownership of County property and release the County from all claims and liability
with respect to such property.
WHEREAS, Craig Pesko is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office,
Canine Unit (Unit);
WHEREAS, while Craig Pesko has worked in this Unit, he has handled the same
canine, Trip;
WHEREAS, Trip, a canine, is the County property to be transferred under this
Agreement;
WHEREAS, at this time Trip is retiring from the Unit, and the Parties wish to retire
Trip from the Unit, transfer ownership of Trip to Craig Pesko, and release all claims and
liability the County may have with respect to Trip; 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 Trip to Craig Pesko 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, Craig Pesko will be solely
responsible for the care and maintenance of Trip including, but not limited to,
veterinary bills, food, and grooming.
3. Craig Pesko releases and forever discharges the County and the Oakland
County Sheriff's 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
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Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement
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 Trip.
4. Craig Pesko 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 Sheriff's Office by any person or entity, alleged to have been caused or
found to arise from Trip, 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.
7. Craig Pesko 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Craig Pesko has executed this Agreement consisting of three (3)
pages and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions thereof.
Executed: ______________________________ Dated: _______________
Craig Pesko
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, 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: ________________________________ Dated: ________________
David T. Woodward, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Witnessed: _______________________________ Dated: _________________