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A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $13,200 ASSET
FORFEITURE FUNDS) TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
OPERATING BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE POLICE SERVICE DOG, ITS
TRAINING, NECESSARY KENNEL FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, the use of police service dogs for protection and drug detection is part
of an approved canine program of the Bakersfield Police Department; and
WHEREAS, asset forfeiture funds generated through narcotics detection,
interdiction, suppression, and seizure are available for the purchase of police service dogs
trained in both protection and narcotics detection; and
WHEREAS, the Bakersfield Police Department requires one police canine for
protection and narcotics detection, to replace a nine-year old German Shepard who is
retiring after five and one half years of service; and
WHEREAS, the Bakersfield Police Department must provide kennel facilities and
various equipment for this dog.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
that Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($13,200) in asset forfeiture funds is
appropriated to the General Fund, Police Department operating budget for purchase and
training of one police service dog, and its necessary training and kennel facilities.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on FEB £
, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember DeMond, Carson, Maggard, Couch, Rowles, Sullivan, Salvaggio
Noes: Councilmember
Abstain:Councilmember
Absent: Councilmember
CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICI~ of the
Council of the City of Bakersfi~d
APPROVED
FEB 23 ZOO0
By
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
City~~
Deputy City Attorney
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February 9, 2000
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