11/18/2003 Resolutions 2003-344
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-344
WHEREAS, at the City Council Study Session on October 21, 2003, the Police
Department provided a presentation on the proposed police canine unit which would consist oftwo
animals and their handlers; and
WHEREAS, at this time the police department IS seeking approval for the
implementation of such canine unit; and
WHEREAS, training for the officers and handlers will be completed at the Nebraska
Law Enforcement Training Center at no cost to the city; and
WHEREAS, the start-up costs for the animals, shelters, kennels, vehicle conversion,
veterinarian, food, muzzles, and leashes is estimated at $15,000, and approximately $5,500 has been
donated so far to cover such expenses; and
WHEREAS, no further funds are required to be budgeted for the present fiscal year
for the implementation of such police canine unit; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that such police canine unit be authorized and
approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the police canine unit consisting of two
animals and their handlers is hereby authorized and approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 18, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
November 14, 2003