HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 33-94 RESOLUTION NO- 33-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY. OF ATASCADERO
AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT
AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF
POLICE CANINE BODO VON FELDHORKER LAND
WHEREAS, Police Canine Bodo Vom Feldhoeker Land has
faithfully and diligently served the City of Atascadero
since 1988; and
WHEREAS, Police Canine Bodo, through the guidance and
partnership of officer Robert Eckrote has participated in
the apprehension and arrest of countless criminals in our
community; and
WHEREAS, Police Canine Bodo has courageously and
fearlessly assisted law enforcement agencies throughout San
Luis Obispo County in a myriad of police operations; and
WHEREAS, Police Canine Bodo, although ferocious when
dealing with potentially dangerous criminals, is well
respected for his mild, public relations-oriented
temperament; and
WHEREAS, Police Canine Bodo, almost ten years old,
having suffered the effects of surgery from a compressed
spinal disc in 1992, has been relieved of the rigors of
Patrol and other law enforcement responsibilities, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Bodo to now
officially retire him to " the home of his handler/partner
officer Robert Eckrote, and
WHEREAS, officer Robert Eckrote has agreed to assume
ownership, care, liability and full responsibility for Bodo
effective this date in exchange for Robert's payment of one
dollar ($1.00) to the city of Atascadero,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Canine Bodo is now
officially retired, and with this action ownership and all
attendant responsibilities are hereby transferred to Officer
Eckrote and; Bodo and Robert are commended for their
outstanding and unselfish service to our community over the
past six years.
On motion by Councilman Bewley , and
seconded by Councilman Luna , the foregoing
resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the
following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 33-94 , Page 2
AYES: Councilmembers Bewley, Highland, Luna and Mayor Nimmo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Borgeson
ADOPTED: May 10, 1994
A T: CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
LEE PRICE, City Clerk ROBERT P. NIMMO, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AR HE MO D
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
RICHARD H. MCHAL
Chief of Police