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AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF FOOD FOR CANINE
JUSTIFICATION:
THE REQUESTED DOG FOOD PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE
CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE POLICE SERVICE
DOG.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SERVICE DOGS ARE AN EFFECTIVE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TOOL. THE DOGS ARE USED TO SEARCH BUILDINGS,
PERIMETERS, ETC., FOR SUSPECTS WHO ARE HIDING. THE DOG'S SENSITIVE
NOSE ALLOWS THEM TO LOCATE THE OFFENDER LONG BEFORE A HUMAN IS
ABLE, MAKING IT SAFER FOR POLICE OFFICERS.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES
NO
x
(If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES
II
NO
(If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES
NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES
NO ® (If no, explain?)
MIAMI-DADE
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ® NO fJ (If no, explain?)
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUNDS TOTAL EXPENDITURE: S14,940.00 (1 YR)
COMMENTS:
Commission Hearing Date: JUNE 24, 2004
Item#:
CA.3
POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This is a brief summary of agenda items that pertain to the Miami Police
Department. We are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
Note: On certain items we may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
305-579-6565
Commission Hearing Date: JUNE 24, 2004