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RESOLUTION NO. 7849 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA CREATION AND APPROVAL OF A POLICE CANINE PROGRAM WHEREAS,the implementation of a police canine program will advance the safety, productivity and efficiency of the police department through the skills of a trained canine in the tracking, searching, detection and apprehension of suspects and missing persons; and WHEREAS, the addition of a police canine will offer greater means of community outreach and connection with the citizens through demonstrations at schools, meetings, special events and presentations; and WHEREAS, the careful selection of an officer for assignment as the canine handler and attendance at the St Paul Police canine handler school with United States Police Canine Association certification will provide solid groundwork for a professional and successful program; and WHEREAS, clear departmental policy covering the direction and operation of the canine unit are vital to the program and along with the highest training standards will reduce civil liability; and WHEREAS, the initial cost of this program is estimated to be$18,100 to include the canine purchase and basic training through the St Paul Police Department, food, vet care, basic equipment and installation for the squad and home of the canine handler; and WHEREAS, The St Paul Police Canine Foundation has offered the Mounds View Police Department a $6100 grant award to reduce this initial start up cost to be approximately $12,000; and WHEREAS,future annual expenses to maintain the canine program are projected to run from $2400-$7100 to cover food, vet care and handler compensation for the necessary care and maintenance of the dog and overtime wages. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to hereby approve the creation of a police canine program within the Mounds View Police Department at an estimated initial cost to the city of $12,000 to include the purchase of a canine, attendance at the basic handler school through the St Paul Police Department and acceptance of a grant award from the St Paul Police Canine Foundation which covers the purchase of an imported service dog and basic handier school, resulting in a net award benefit of$6100.