6.4. SR 09-05-2017
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, September 5, 2017 Ron Nierenhausen, Chief of Police
and Recognitions
Item Description Reviewed by
Recognize Service of Police K9 Zeus Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
1. Recognize Zeus for his service to the department and his retirement.
2. Adopt, by motion, the K9 retirement agreement for the sale of an animal and waiver of liability
agreement.
Background/Discussion
K9 Zeus entered service with the Elk River Police Department in January of 2009.
During his eight years with the department, Zeus has earned numerous awards for service and K9
competition. With the promotion of Adam Bebeau to Patrol Sergeant, Zeus is retiring from active patrol
duty and given his age and experience it is not conducive to transfer him to a new handler. As per past
practice ownership will be permanently transferred to Sergeant Bebeau for $1.00.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
K9 Retirement Agreement
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
AGREEMENT No. 17-______
K9 Retirement Contract for Sale of an Animal
and Waiver of Liability Agreement
In consideration for the sum of One Dollar, and the transfer of ownership of a certain canine, Zeus,
from the City of Elk River \[City\] to Adam Bebeau \[Purchaser\], the Purchaser hereby releases and
forever discharges the City, its agents, employees, heirs and assigns from any and all claims of injury,
disability, loss, or property destruction that may occur to anyone, as a result of contact with or
actions by the Dog.
The Purchaser accepts full responsibility and also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City
and its agents, employees, heirs, and assigns for any alleged injury or damage to any persons or
property that may occur or be caused by the Dog after transfer of ownership, which is effective as
of the date listed below, including reasonable costs of defending such claims.
The undersigned is fully aware of the nature of the training the Dog received and the nature of the
work that the Dog performed during the period of ownership by the City, and understands the need
to provide the Dog with suitable shelter and reasonable surroundings in keeping with its training and
work experience.
1. The Purchaser will not sell or give away the Dog, without the written approval of the City.
2. The Purchaser will use the Dog only as a pet, but may train the Dog and enter competitions.
3. The Purchaser will not use the Dog as a detection, rescue, or service animal in any capacity,
without the written approval of the City.
4. The Purchaser will obtain and maintain in force a Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance
Policy, issue by a casualty carrier licensed in this state, in the minimum amounts of $100,00
per claimant and $300,00 per incident or event.
The Parties have executed this Agreement on this ___ day of ______________, 2017.
Purchaser
John J. Dietz, Mayor
Tina Allard, City Clerk