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The table that follows outlines the initial costs in implementing a canine officer program. This initial cost includes the purchase of the dog, initial training academy, vet bills, dog food, dog care, installation of equipment, and other necessary equipment. Table 1 Establishing A Canine Unit (Pricing Based on 2011 Figures) Police Service Dog $7,500.00 Veterinarian Care $1,000.00/yr. Food $500.00/yr. Basic Equipment Package $800.00 Basic Canine Handler School $2,600.00 Basic Narcotic Detector School $500.00 K9 Transport Container $2,000.00 Installation $1,500.00 Tactical Deployment and Heat Alert System $900.00 Dog house and kennel at the handler’s residence $800.00 ________________ $18,100.00 Total The St Paul Police Canine Foundation grant offer will cover the cost of the imported service dog at $7500 and the cost of the basic canine handler training at $2600. The foundation requires a $4000 payment for participation in receiving this generous offer. An attached letter from the St Paul Canine Foundation briefly explains these details. To summarize, the Foundation pays for the dog purchase and basic canine handler school at a total cost of $10,100, leaving a net cost to the city of $4000. As the above table outlines, the remaining required cost for start-up expenses to the city is a total of approximately $12,000. This figure would be the required amount to implement the program. The city can also expect to plan on annual costs of $1500 in vet care and food for the dog, along with projected overtime and handler compensation costs ranging from $2400- $7100 each year. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the police canine program and acceptance of the grant offer through the St Paul Police Canine Foundation. Respectfully Submitted, __________________ Thomas Kinney Chief of Police