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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM FILE ID: 05-011011 Date: 9/22/2005 Commission Meeting Date: 10/27/2005 Requesting Department: POLICE District Impacted: ALL Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ['Discussion Item El Other Subject: Donation of Horse "Jets Bullet: Purpose of Item: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution classifying the thoroughbred horse known as "Jets Bullet" as surplus stock. After determining that the horse "Jets Bullet" requires extensive veterinarian treatment, it is no longer beneficial to the City of Miami to utilize him for active duty. The Department of Police Mounted Patrol Unit has found a suitable retirement farm in Tennessee, at no cost to the city. Background Information: The horse "Jets Bullet" has served the City of Miami with distinction for approximately five years. "Jets Bullet" has become lame and requires extensive veternarian treatment. A good home has been located for the horse on a retirement farm in Tennessee, which is owned and operated by retired Miami Police Officer Brenda Watkins. The recipient of the horse will be responsible for all costs and arrangements in transporting the horse to Tennessee. The original donor of "Jets Bullet" has signed an unconditional release allowing the City to find him a suitable home for retirement. There is no monetary value/loss associated with this donation as the horse was donated to the city. Budget Impact Analysis NO Is this item related to revenue? NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below. General Account No: Special Revenue Account No: CIP Project No: NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds? Start Up Capital Cost: Maintenance Cost: Total Fiscal Impact: CIP Final Approvals (SIGN AND DATE) Budget if using or receiving capital funds Grants Purchasing Chief ...N.)D V Risk Managemen Dept. Director City Manager Page 1 of 1