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Home My WebLink AboutR-01-0378J-01-295 4/18/01 RESOLUTION NO. 01— 378 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY A FOUR-FIFTHS (4/5Txs) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF A POLICE SERVICE DOG FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE FROM METRO-DADE K-9 GUARD DOGS, UNDER EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO. IB4293-02/02-1, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,500; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE POLICE GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.290201.6.875. WHEREAS, the Department of Police required the replacement of one of the Canine Unit's police service dogs due to serious health problems and the dog's subsequent retirement; and WHEREAS, the City Manager made a written finding that the replacement of the police service dog constituted a valid emergency; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Chief of Police recommended that the requirements for competitive sealed bidding CITY COQ 11EETM OF APR 2 6 2001 kankom AD. 01- 378 procedures be waived and the City Manager authorized the procurement of a police service dog from Metro -Dade K-9 Guard Dogs, under existing Miami -Dade County Bid No. IB4293-2/02-1, with funds available from the Police General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.875; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA; Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to the Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. By a four-fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote of the members of the City Commission, the City Manager's finding of an emergency, waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bidding procedures, and authorizing the procurement of a police service dog for the Department of Police from Metro -Dade K-9 Guard Dogs, under existing Miami -Dade County Bid No. IB4293-02/02-1, in an amount not to exceed $6,500, is ratified, approved and confirmed, with funds allocated from the Police General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.875. Page 2 of 3 01- 378 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th` day of April , 2001. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate apprryiM of this legislation by signing it in the designated place prm,:ided, said lcr'-'.,, a becomes effective with the elapse of tan (10) days f the date rmn:.... 1 regarding same, without the Mayor exeVi g a I, �/ �� ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK Y ATTORNEY W5208:db:LB:BSS CORRECTNESS -It/ ii If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 3 01- 378 INTER -OFFICE MEAMORAINDUPNl The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission p" F" Carlos A. Gimenez City Manager RECOMMENDATION 36 Resolution Ratifying City Manager's Action --- - - Police Service Dog It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution ratifying the City Manager's emergency action authorizing the purchase of a police service dog from Metro - Dade K-9 Guard Dogs utilizing existing Miami -Dade County Bid No. IB4293-2/02-1, in an amount not to exceed $6,500. Funding will be from the Police Department's General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.875. BACKGROUND The Police Department requested an emergency purchase order for the procurement of a police service dog due to the unexpected retirement of one their canine dogs due to health problems. Over the past several months K-9 "Mack" has been experiencing fainting spells and weakness. After an examination performed by the Police Department's veterinarian it was determined that "Mack" is suffering from a congenital heart problem which restricts the flow of oxygen in the blood. This condition may cause the canine to pass out during a long search or while trying to protect himself or the police officer he is assigned to. CAG C/JLM/lr V 01- 378 Carlos A. Gimenez TO City Manager FROM: R 1k4iz Chief of Poli e CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA `INYEFCOFFICE MEMORANDUM rAt _ 2 DATE: FGD 1 SUBJECT: Emergency Purchase REFERENCES: Police Service Dog ENCLOSURES: FILE: FIN 16-2 The Police Department is requesting your authorization for an Emergency Purchase Order to procure a police service dog from Metro -Dade K-9 Guard Dogs under an existing Miami -Dade County Bid No. IB4293-2/02-1, in an amount not to exceed $6,500. Due to the unexpected retirement of one of our canine dogs due to health problems it has become necessary to purchase a replacement dog. Over the past several months K-9 "Mack" has been experiencing fainting spells and weakness. After an examination performed by the Police Department's veterinarian it was determined that "Mack" is suffering from a congenital heart problem which restricts the flow of oxygen in the blood. This condition may cause the canine to pass out during a long search or while trying to protect himself or the police officer he is assigned to. Metro -Dade K-9 Guard Dogs was selected as the vendor since they currently have a contract with Miami -Dade County and have agreed to honor the same price, terms, and conditions as stated under their agreement with Miami -Dade County. It was also advantageous and convenient for the City to utilize them in this situation as they meet the department's specifications for police service dogs. Total cost of purchase: Account Code No.: City Manager $6,500.00 001000.290201.6.875 MAR 01 2701 'ED: BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVAL: City of Miami !% Uwwwwr M & Budget , Vinda M. Haskins Ti" (AM/eSplartment of Management- & Budget---- - - M'� ' A!*ncmt of s � , coo is .ji + 1 -_,I Int number /JLM/lr 001000- 0 9G/<1��'7_'� MAR - ' 2001 MES ANIMAL -'CLINICS MIAMI'S NETWORK OF VETERINARY CENTERS SINCE 1923 January 22, 2001 Ta Whom It May Concern: Mach the Miami Police canine handled by Officer Ben Young was examined for experiencing periods of weakness when training or when under stress. He has also had several trouts of bJoody' diarrhea, over, .fl�e past Year. --- y" The weakness that Mack experiences make him unfit to be a police dog because the fainting spells could be extremely -dangerous to his handler and to Mack himself. Electrocardiograms showed normal heart rate with enlarged T•waves which indicate low blood oxygen. The electrolytes were normal Wiling out.Addison's disease as a cause of the fainting and bloody diarrhea. His thyroid level was nomoaL There is no obvious treatable disease process causing the fainting spells. His overall behavior during training has%been erratic and inconsistot with that of the other canines on the force according to Officer Young. Because of the medical proble, ns and unpredictable behavior, I have recommended that Mack be returned to the provider of the canines for the Miami Police Department. C 24-HOUR, EMERGENCY AND CW= CARE LOCAEWNS If you have questions, please contact me, at the clinic. •:`c CENTRAL CLINIC 1000 NW 27 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33125 1305) 649-1234 FAX (305) 649-1243 Sincerely, Davie Wise, Jr., D.V.M. ,,C SNAPPER CREEK CL•' 9933 SUNSET DR:V. KENDALL, FL 331.'2 (305) 279.232: FAX (3051 279.40C: 'r ARCH CREEK CLINIC 15090 61SCAYNE 6LVD. N. MIAMI 6EACH, FL 331)1 13051945-1223 FAX 130SI 9A4-6450 PALM PLAZA CLINIC 16931 NW 67TH AVE. MIAMI LAKES, Ft 33015- 13051'625.7125 01. 378 DORAL CENTRE CLINIC 9519 NW 41ST STREET MIAMI, n 33171 (3051591.1234