HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996_02_27_R043 The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED February 27,
96-43 ADOPTED February 27,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE
CANINES FROM CASTLE'S K-9 INCORPORATED
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Police Department's two canines were removed from service in
December 1995, based on age, medical problems and deteriorating physical abilities; and
WHEREAS, the two dogs were officially retired on January 16, 1996 by Resolution Number 96-2;
and
WHEREAS, canines are required to assist the Leesburg Police Department to maximize the
effectiveness of crime prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, three canine vendors were solicited by the Leesburg Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Castle's K-9 Inc., of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is recommended to provide the
two canines at a cost of $11,000.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia, as follows:
The amount of $11,000 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund Balance to the Police
Department's budget for the purchase of two canines from Castle's K-9 Inc.
PASSED this 27th day of February , 1996.
oweS E. Clem, Mayor
n of Leesburg
ATI'EST:
Cleric of Council
1996
1996