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AB# 19,944
MTG. 8-18-09
DEPT. POLICE
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR
POLICE CANINE GRANT
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CITY ATTY.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt Resolution No..2009-220 authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute, in the name of the City of Carlsbad, all necessary forms for the purpose of applying for
grant funding from the San Diego Police Foundation K9 Regional Assistance Project for the
purchase of a replacement police canine.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The San Diego Police Foundation is accepting applications for their K9 Regional Assistance
Project. The goal of this grant is to expand and enhance the work of police canine units
throughout San Diego County. Eligible items include training, equipment, and the replacement or
addition of service dogs not funded through an agency's operational budget.
Carlsbad Police Department is requesting funding for the replacement of police services canine
"Raven" who is scheduled to retire from service in December 2009. Police canines provide a
valuable service to the department and the community by assisting in the location and
apprehension of suspects and increasing officer safety. Often, simply the presence of a highly
trained police dog is enough to deter a suspect from attempting to flee, fight, or hide. The proper
deployment of a canine team enhances the safety of officers and the public and can reduce the
likelihood of injury to a suspect.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved, the City will apply for costs associated with a replacement canine include the dog's
cost, tax, and training. It is estimated that the total cost will be $12,700.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No.2009-220 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute, in the
name of the City of Carlsbad, all necessary forms for the purpose of applying for grant
funding from the San Diego Police Foundation K9 Regional Assistance Project.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Lynn Diamond 760-931-2170 lvnn.diamond@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-220
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
3 MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE, IN THE NAME
4 OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, ALL NECESSARY FORMS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPLYING FOR GRANT
5 FUNDING FROM THE SAN DIEGO POLICE FOUNDATION
K-9 ASSISTANCE PROJECT.
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WHEREAS, the San Diego Police Foundation is accepting applications for their
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K-9 Assistance Project for local law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the competitive grant is to expand and enhance the work
11 of police canine units throughout San Diego County; and
12 WHEREAS, it is the desire of Carlsbad Police Department to participate in this
program to provide funding to replace a retiring police canine;
14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
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Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct.17
2. That Council authorizes the submittal of this grant application.
19 3. That the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute, in the name of
20 the City of Carlsbad, all necessary forms for the purpose of applying for grant
21 funding from the San Diego Police Foundation K9 Assistance Project.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 18th day of August 2009, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard, Blackburn
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None
LEWIS Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE lvWA/Q€fD, C® Clerk
Karen R. Kundtz, Assistant City Clerk
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