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Home My Public Portal AboutResolution No. 24-017 -Resolution authorizing the retirement and conveyance of the City of Opa-locka Police Department Canine Thor to his handlerSponsored by: Interim City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 24-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA POLICE DEPARTMENT CANINE THOR TO HIS HANDLER; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Canine Thor is a 3 year 11 -month -old, intact male Belgian Malinois, who was obtained by the City of Opa-locka Police Department on March 24, 2021; and WHEREAS, Canine Thor has been with his current handler, Officer Victor Riveron since December 15, 2022; and WHEREAS, Canine Thor has been diagnosed by his veterinarian, Dr. Herrington, with multiple ongoing comorbidities making him unfit to return to active duty; and WHEREAS, pending final disposition, Officer Victor Riveron releases the City of Opa-locka for any and all liability on behalf of the canine, as documented by the attached signed release form, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka finds that it is in the best interest of the Opa-locka Police Department and Canine Thor that the dog be retired and donated to his handler, Officer Victor Riveron. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. RECITALS ADOPTED. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. Section 2. AUTHORIZATION The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby authorizes the retirement and conveyance of the City of Opa-Locka Police Department Canine Thor to his handler, Officer Victor Riveron. Section 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Interim City Manager, following review by the City Attorney and without need of Resolution No. 24-017 Jo. a Flores, City Clerk public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City. Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and is subject to the approval of the Governor or his designee. PASSED and ADOPTED this 10th day of January, 024. EST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: l,f_ /� :Le r5(1. Burnadette Norris -Weeks, P.A. City Attorney Moved by: Commissioner Williams Seconded by: Commissioner Kelley VOTE: 5-0 Commissioner Bass YES Commissioner Kelley YES Commissioner Williams YES Vice Mayor Ervin YES Mayor Taylor YES John H. T.' for Jr., Mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: 85446A46-4C76-4F5B-A904-4AC6364853C8 City of Opa-locka Agenda Cover Memo p DocuSlgned by: City Manager: Darvin Williams I CM Signature: I` ,LW "`lam `C48C07 lE E492.. Department Director: Interim Chief Kenneth D. Ott ey Department Director Signature: Lj Commission Meeting Date: 101.10.2024 Item Type: (Enter X in box) Resolution Ordinanc Other X Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) i Yes No Ordinance Reading: (Enter X in box) 1st Reading 2rd Reading I X Public Hearing: (Enter X in box) Yes No Yes No X X Funding Source: Account# : (Enter Fund & Dept) Ex: Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid#: X Strategic Plan Related (Enter X in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area: Enhance Organizational O Bus. & Economic Dev 0 Public Safety -I Quality of Education CI Qual. of Life & City Image I] Communication it Strategic Plan 04/Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) X Sponsor Name interim City Manager Department: City Manager Short Title: A resolution directing the Interim City Manager to authorize the retirement and conveyance of the City of Opa•locka Police Department Canine Thor to his handler. Staff Summary: Canine Thor is a 3 year 11 -month old, intact male Belgian Malinois, who was obtained by the City of Opa- locka Police Department on March 24, 2021. Canine Thor has been with his current handler, Officer Victor Riveron since December 15, 2022. Canine Thor has been diagnosed by his veterinarian, Dr. Herrington, with multiple ongoing comorbidities making him unfit to return to active duty. It is in the best interest of the Opa- Iocka Police Department and Canine Thor that the dog be retired and donated to his handler, Officer Victor Riveron. Pending final disposition, Officer Victor Riveron releases the City of Opa-locka for any and all liability on behalf of the canine, as documented by the attached signed release form. DocuSign Envelope ID: 85446A46-4C76-4F5B-A9D4-4AC6364853C8 Financial Impact: There is no financial impact associated with this retirement. The cost of a replacement canine will be addressed in a future agenda item. .Proposed Action;... Staff recommends the City Commission approve legislation directing the Interim City Manager to authorize the retirement and conveyance of Canine Thor to his handier, Officer Victor Riveron. , Attachgient: 1. Release 2. Email from licensed Veterinarian 3. Retired Animal Custody Affidavit I 4. Canine History I I I MEMORANDUM CITY OF OPA-LOCKA POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE: October 26, 2023 TO: Darvin Williams/Interim City Manager FROM: Kenneth D. Ottley/Interim Chief of Police SUBJECT: Retirement of Canine Thor Attached please find required documents to request approval of the retirement and conveyance of the City of Opa-locka Police Department Canine Thor to his handler, Officer Victor Riveron. I 1 Canine Thor is a 3 year 11 -month old, intact male Belgian Malinois, who was assigned to the City of Opa-locka Police Department March 24, 2021. Canine Thor has been with his current handler, Officer Victor Riveron since December 15, 2022. Canine Thor has been diagnosed with multiple ongoing comorbidities making him unfit to return to active duty. Based on the recommendation of his veterinarian, Dr. Herrington, it is in the best interest of the Opa-locka Police Department and Canine Thor, that the dog be retired and donated to his handler, Officer Victor Riveron. Pending final disposition, Officer Victor Riveron releases the City of Opa-locka for any and all liability on behalf of the canine, as documented by the attached signed release form. Authority to approve this request pursuant to approval by the City of Opa-locka Board of Commissioners. KO/kec Attachments (4) 1. Release 2. Email from Licensed Veterinarian 3. Retired Animal Custody Affidavit 4. Canine History t RELEASE In consideration for the award of Canine Thor, to my custody, pending the approval by the Mayor, I hereby agree to assume full control of, and responsibility for, the care and custody of Canine Thor. further assume liability for Canine Thor and agree to hold harmless and fully indemnify the City of Opa-Iocka and their em s oyees, officers, and agents for any acts by Canine Thor. • Signature: �= G' �— is /51 /Z— O i•er ictor Riveron Date R- ipi-nt Signature: `O3\ '23. Sergeant Jacksonville Pelaez Date Witness Signature: el %6i.. ��Z_3 Acting Captain Cory Krotenberg Date Witness OPA-LOCKR POLICE DEPRRTillEi1T Karen Conde <kconde@opalockapd.com> Fwd: Canine Officer Thor, requested medical retirement letter. 1 message Cory Krotenberg <ckrotenberg@opalockapd.com> Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 4:52 PM To: Kenneth Ottley <kottley@opalockapd.com>, Karen Conde <kconde@opalockapd.com> Begin forwarded message: From: Victor Riveron <vriveron@opalockapd.com> Date: September 26, 2023 at 4:47:20 PM EDT To: Jacksonville Pelaez <jpelaez@opalockapd.com>, Cory Krotenberg <ckrotenberg@opalockapd.com> Subject: Fwd: Canine Officer Thor, requested medical retirement letter. Good afternoon, attached is the requested letter for k9 Thor. Best regards, Ofc V.Riveron Get Outlook for iOS From: James Herrington <James.Herrington@vca.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 8:39:49 AM To: vriveron@opalockapd.com <vriveron@opalockapd.com> Subject: Canine Officer Thor, requested medical retirement letter. To whom it may concern, This letter is regarding canine officer Thor, a 3 -year llmonth old, intact male Malinois, handler Riveron. My understanding is that medical recourses for the ongoing veterinary care of Thor have reached the limit. Thor has multiple ongoing comorbidities that will require further medical expense. Thor is presently unfit for return to active duty. Respectfully, Jim Herrington DVM, DABVP, CCRP Medical Director AU1000 RETIRED ANIMAL CUSTODY AFFIDAVIT Pursuant to the City of Opa-locka and approval by the City of Opa-locka Board of Commissioners, authorization is hereby granted to place retired animal, Canine Thor, a Belgian Malinois, in custody of Officer Victor Riveron of the Opa-Locka Police Department. CRITERIA Attached herein is an email from Dr. James Herrington, a licensed veterinarian, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital, under care agreement with the City of Opa-locka, Police Department. The email certifies that the above mentioned animal no longer meets the requirements for service with the City of Opa-locka. Furthermore, where appropriate, Officer Victor Riveron meets the requirements to adopt or receive the above mentioned animal. Also, a Release has been fully signed and witnessed which holds harmless and fully indemnifies the City of Opa-locka, their employees and agents for any acts of the retired animal. Recommended by: Approved by: Ke eth b. Ottley In erim Chief of Police Opa-locka Police Department Darvin Williams, MBA Interim City Manager City of Opa-Iocka //// /20c2 -Da e Date HISTORY K9 Thor - ID 0130 K9 Thor came to the department on March 246, 2021 and was assigned to Officer Louis XVI. K9 Thor completed K9 School on January 8, 2022. According to Officer Louis XVI, K9 Thor completed approximately 10-20 deployments and had 5- 10 non -contact apprehensions. K9 Thor made one (1) contact apprehension on July 20, 2022. ****************************************************************************** On December .5, 2022, K9 Thor was reassigned to Officer Victor Riveron. K9 Thor attended and successful y completed an additional K9 School at he Miramar Police Department graduating on March 24, 2023. DEPLOYMENTS WITH OFFICER VICTOR RIVERON #1 Tuesday 4/4/23 @ 2110 REF CASE 23-0405-001 QTH: 2095 NW 141 ST Synopsis: 22/32 aggravated assault. Subject was a black male wearing a black shirt with white letters in the front and black shorts, approximately 6 feet tall. Subject was part of a 22 ring with a Chop Shop at the above listed location. Assistance was requested from Miami Gardens Police Department K-9 Units due the size of the perimeter. K-9 Thor was deployed on the ground at approximately 2230 hours. Wind was out of the east. The search was conducted out of the west using the wind to K-9 Thor's advantage. The first business was not able to be checked due to three large dogs inside the property and no viable access for K-9 Thor. The second property was searched with negative results. The area where the subject was last seen by CID units was searched. K-9 Thor alerted to a small fenced area in car parking lot on the east side and confirmed by a Miami Gardens K-9 Team; however, no subject was found. #2 Wednesday 04/07/2023 QTR 1700 HOURS CASE # 22-1005-018 QTH: 13875 NW 22ND AVE, APT 265 (BRICKS) On Wednesday 04/07/2023 at approximately 1700 hours, I along my partner K9 Thor assisted CID with the apprehension of a wanted subject identified as a black male. The incident location was 13875 NW 22ND AVE, APT 265 (BRICKS). The apartment was located on the second floor on the south building with the front door facing north. The subject was last seen by units on scene hiding underneath the bed inside the last bedroom facing south. K9 announcements were given in an effort for subject to surrender. Getting no response, K9 Thor was casted inside the bedroom and commanded to find subject. During the search the subject began verbally alerting that he would be surrendering. Subject gave up upon deployment of K-9 Thor. Officer Riveron then secured his partner K9 Thor by his hardness and began giving the subject loud and clear verbal commands. Subject was taken into custody by assisting PRT units from Miami -Dade Police Department and turned over to Opa-Locka Police Department units without incident. No further information. #3 Sunday 5/14/23 2375 NW 149 ST (ROCK & ROLL TRAILERS) Alarm / made entry with K9 Thor / No alerts or change of behavior given #4 Thursday 5/18/23 14201 NW 23 PI (RESIDENCE) Responded to a 26 in progress — black male wearing green hoodie in the rear of residence. K9 Thor used to clear the backyard. No alerts or change in of behavior, subject gone out of area prior to arrival. #5 Wednesday 05/31/23 Case: 230531-002 Signal: 32 Stabbing Subject: B/M Location: 500 Jann Ave Apt #7 K9 Thor was deployed to assist CID with the location of a stabbing subject who was possible hiding inside of an empty apartment. Next door neighbors stated they heard noises from the attic. After giving K9 announcements k9 Thor was given the search command. The deployment produced negative results for a subject. NON BITE APPREHENSIONS 04/07/2023 CASE # 22-1005-018 QTH: 13875 NW 22ND AVE, APT 265 (BRICKS) Assisted CID with the apprehension of subject Subject was hiding in the closet. Subject gave up before deployment of K-9 Thor.