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VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POLICE DOGS
JUSTIFICATION:
THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE UTILIZES THE CANINE DOGS AS AN EFFECTIVE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TOOL. THE DOGS ARE USED TO SEARCH BUILDINGS, PERIMETERS, CRIMINALS,
EXPLOSIVES DEVISES AND NARCOTICS. THE DOG'S SENSITIVE NOSE ALLOWS THEM TO LOCATE
THE OFFENDER LONG BEFORE A HUMAN IS ABI F, MAKING IT SAFE FOR POLICE OFFICERS. THE
VETERINARY SERVICE S ARE NECESSARY FOR THE CONTINUED HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF
POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 DOGS.
HOW IS THIS IILM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
THE VETERINARY SERVICE S ARE NECESSARY FOR THE CONTINUED HEALTH AND WELL BEING
OF POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 DOGS.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES El NO (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES 0 NO
(ffy
hy?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YESEI NO El (If yes, why?)
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR?
YES
NO LJ (If no, exp)ain?)
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ED NO 0 (If no, explain?)
FUNDING SOURCE: POLICE GENERAL TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $20,388.00
OPERATING BUDGET PER YEAR
COMMENTS:
* OPTION TO EXTEND FOR THREE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS , IN AN
ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,368.00, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCFFD $81,544.00
Commission Hearing Date:
05/26/05
Item#:
CA-7
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: Mav 26'h, 2005