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A Request to Adopt a Resolution to Declare Police K9 Karma Surplus Property and Award Retired Police K9 Karma to Handler Sergeant Charles Hobby
PURPOSE: Due to his age, and health issues, Sergeant Charles Hobby’s K9 partner Karma, will retire after 7 years of service to the Carrboro Police Department, and the Town of Carrboro.
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DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT INFORMATION: Chief Walter Horton, 919-918-7397
INFORMATION: In accord with North Carolina General Statute, 160A-266 declares K-9 Karma to be surplus property upon retirement from service and authorizes his assigned handler, Charles Hobby, to take ownership of K-9 Karma upon his execution of a hold harmless agreement to provide proper care for the dog for the remainder of the life of the animal. By executing that agreement, Charles Hobby will assume all liability and responsibility for the dog. The Board has previously awarded a retiring Police K9 to the handler free of charge. Town staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen award Sergeant Charles Hobby, K9 Karma.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The value of K9 Karma is $300.00. There is no staff impact.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached