HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2013 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE SERVICE DOG FROM
THE UNITED STATE GOVERNMENT — NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE GROUP ONE,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COVENANT NOT TO SUE WITH
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the United State Government — Naval Special Warfare Group One
donated a Police Service Dog to the National City Police Department as part of a partnership
that has been fostered over several years between the Police Department's SWAT Team and
the U.S. Navy Seals, pending execution of an indemnity agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Service Dog is trained in patrol work and in bomb detection, but
could not meet the transition standards in a timely manner, as required for sensitive operations;
and
WHEREAS, the Police Department's independent canine trainer tested the
Service Dog and determined the dog is suitable to work as a police canine. The dog is valued at
$12,000; and
WHEREAS, the donation of the Police Service Dog requires the execution of a
Covenant Not To Sue (With Indemnity Agreement releasing the United States Government from
any liability and includes the City's agreement to not sue the United States Government for any
claims related to the Police Service Dog; and
WHEREAS, this donation is in compliance with City Council Policy No. 204.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby accepts the donation of a Police Service Dog from the United States
Government — Naval Special Warfare Group One, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a
Covenant Not To Sue With Indemnity Agreement.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 2013.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney