FROM:
Police Department
SUBJECT:
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Approve Donations of Dog “Arrow” and Present and Future Accompanying K-9 Dog Equipment from Fontana Police K-9 Pals, a California Nonprofit Corporation.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Approve the donation of the dog “Arrow” from Fontana Police K-9 Pals, a California nonprofit corporation, to the City of Fontana in order for “Arrow” to become part of the Fontana Police Department’s K-9 Unit.
2. Approve present and future accompanying K-9 dog equipment from Fontana Police K-9 Pals to support the Fontana Police Department’s K-9 Unit operations.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Improve public safety by increasing operational efficiency, visibility and availability.
• Improve public safety by emphasizing community-oriented policing, community involvement, and youth programs.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana Police Department currently has a need for an additional dog to become part of its K-9 Unit. Fontana Police K-9 Pals, a California nonprofit corporation, has a dog named “Arrow” that it desires to donate permanently and irrevocably to the City of Fontana at no cost in order to fulfill the Police Department’s needs.
The remaining money from the Stater Bros. charities grant assisted with the purchase of K-9 “Arrow.” “Arrow” was purchased for $8,000 by the Fontana Police K-9 pals. “Arrow” was named after Red Arrow Kennels which has been owned and operated by longtime K-9 Pals President, Lillie Hoye, who has generously donated her property for the use of our regional K-9 training center. The training center is located on Arrow Boulevard, a major arterial street through Fontana. K-9 “Arrow” has been certified for patrol and will also be attending tracking training in November. He will be cross trained in narcotics detection.
Fontana Police K-9 Pals also desires to donate, on an on-going basis, accompanying K-9 dog equipment in order to support the Police Department’s K-9 Unit operations, such as, but not limited to, e-collars, leashes, and toys.
The Police Department would like to receive the donation of “Arrow” into its K-9 Unit and would also like to receive present and future donations of accompanying K-9 dog equipment for its operations from Fontana Police K-9 Pals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The acceptance of canine “Arrow” represents a cost savings to the City of $8,000.00 plus continued savings through additional donations of related equipment from K-9 Pals. On-going maintenance costs for canine “Arrow” are included in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.