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Home My WebLink About25928AGREEMENT INFORMATION AGREEMENT NUMBER 25928 NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT NORBERTO BLANCO DESCRIPTION HORSE ADOPTION AGREEMENT/MORGAN PERCHERON BLACK APOLLO/MATTER ID: 25-3813 EFFECTIVE DATE March 11, 2025 ATTESTED BY TODD B. HANNON ATTESTED DATE 1/23/2026 DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING DEPT. 1/23/2026 NOTE DOCUSIGN AGREEMENT BY EMAIL CITY OF MIAMI DOCUMENT ROUTING FORM Signed by: Elil br'rt ctut,Lb 03C8C8A20F3A4F4... ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Police DEPT. CONTACT PERSON: Joy Saunlett EXT. 305 603-6196 NAME OF CONTRACTUAL PARTY/ENTITY: Norberto Blanco IS THIS AGREEMENT TO BE EXPEDITED/RUSH TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $ 0.00 TYPE OF AGREEMENT: ❑ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ❑ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ❑ GRANT AGREEMENT ❑ EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT ❑ LICENSE AGREEMENT OTHER: (PLEASE SPECIFY: Equine Apollo Retirement ❑ YES NO FUNDING INVOLVED? ❑ YES ®NO ❑ PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT ❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ❑ INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT ❑ LEASE AGREEMENT ❑ PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENT PURPOSE OF ITEM (DETAILED SUMMARY/ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY) To execute a Horse Adoption Agreement for a retired equine named Apollo. (see attached). COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE: / / FILE ID: ENACTMENT NO: IF THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE COMMISSION APPROVAL, PLEASE EXPLAIN: ROUTING INFORMATION Date PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN APPROVAL BY DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTOR January 12, 2026ICINATUREEST PRINT: MANUEL A. MORALES DocuSigned by: lil.AA7tld ('t VAGS SUBMITTED TO RISK MANAGEMENT 13, 202§k9KA: PRINT: DAV l i.mf,.,nedby67Ch-DC.. fij CAA,Januar S INTERIM DIRECTOR SUBMITTED TO CITY ATTORNEY JCP - Matter ID.: #25-3813 ,-DocuSigned by: , C p jtkon, f January 13, 2C26IP PRINT: GEORGET.VFMNG, IVRES III DocuSigned by: /' ��{,OV''Ot, - ahiSbl4 ii( APPROVAL BY ASSISTANnitr# AGER PRINT: Bsn FEs82asB... SIGNATURE APPROVAL BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER PRINT: NATASHA COLEBROOK-WILLIAMS SIGNATURE: RECEIVED BY CITY MANAGER January 21, 202WRAVAST PRINT: JAMES REYSigned by: SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK January 23, 2C2gIS- PRINT: TODD B. H NAs-13Fau .. ,-DocuSigned by: _-__, PLEASE ATTACH THIS ROUTING FORM TO ALL DOCUMENTS T7 QUIRE EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER ��•�2suJ !6/2G /13 rtiOT-- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : FROM : ManueLA._Morales Chief of Police (Through Channels) ( --- Lieutenant Anthony Perez Commander Specialized Operations Section/Mounted Patrol DATE..: October 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Horse Retirement (Apollo) REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Approved Manuel A. Morales Chief of Police FILE ld I respectfully request to retire one of our police horses. Apollo was placed into the service of the City of Miami's Mounted Patrol Unit in 2007 and has served the City of Miami with distinction for over 18 years. Apollo is approaching 22 years old and is no longer fit for police work as he is suffering from arthritis which is a result of his older age. Upon your approval, Apollo would be retired to (Retired) City of Miami Police Commander Norberto Blanco. Commander Blanco's property has adequate acreage and is equipped with horse stalls and a turnout area to ensure that Apollo will be well provided for. In the past, Commander Blanco had previously adopted and cared for one of our horses, Rusty, who retired from the Mounted Patrol Unit approximately 10 years ago. Commander Blanco has cared for horses throughout his life and wishes to provide Apollo with a loving home. The retirement of Apollo will allow him to have a better quality of life and care for the remainder of his life while providing our department with the opportunity to replace him with a younger and healthier horse. AP:em Manuel A. Morales, Chief of Police HORSE ADOPTION AGREEMENT This agreement made this _ 1 lth day of March, 2025 between the City of Miami, a Florida municipal --corporation (hereinafter called —`City"), and Norberto - Blanco -(hereinafter—railed "Adopter") who resides at Horse's name Apollo (hereinafter "Horse") Color Black Registration No. 456B186A77 Breed Morgan/Percheron The City hereby transfers all rights, title and interest in the above referenced horse. The City makes no implied warrantees as to the marketability or fitness of the above referenced horse. There is also no guarantee from the City as to the soundness of limb or organ of the horse. Age, physical description and other information provided by the City are the best determinations made. No guarantees as to the accuracy of any descriptions and information are expressed or implied. The Adopter agrees to adopt Horse and accept total responsibility and upkeep as long as it is necessary to provide a quality life for Horse and further agrees: 1) Adopter agrees to be legally and morally responsible for Horse. 2) Adopter agrees to be financially responsible for providing proper care for Horse. 3) Adopter agrees to be responsible, as provided by applicable law, for any personal injury, property damage, or death caused by Horse in their care, for pursuing Horse that escapes or strays, and for costs of recapture. 4) Adopter shall not maliciously or negligently injure Horse, or cause Horse to be injured. Should accidental injury, or illness occur, Adopter agrees to have a veterinarian treat Horse and shall be responsible for all veterinarian fees. 5) Adopter shall not treat Horse inhumanely. 6) In the case of Horse's death, Adopter shall dispose of remains in accordance with applicable sanitation laws. 7) Adopter understands and agrees that the horse is adopted from the City of Miami without conditions or warranties of any kind, including health, soundness, or fitness for a particular purpose. 8) Adopter shall assume all transportation costs relating to Horse. 9) Adopter hereby assumes risk of loss or injury to Horse. 10) Adopter hereby agrees to save, indemnify and hold the City and its officers, and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in connection with the loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to property arising out of the transport, use or care of horse. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement of the day and year first abovitten. Date: / /7" / Norberto Blanco Adopter CITY OF MIAMI, a Florida Municipal Corporation: By: Signed by: F2G6.A,47-8... James Reyes, City Manager Attest: By: DocuSigned by: buUGF,21 _.. Todd :. Hannon, City Signed by: Approved as to Form and Correctness: ,—DocuSigned by: a -tr (J sa�v"�.r�� Ill By. ` 7rG E8824�8. // � III, City Attorney George•DW /' p, „25 3813 Departme lJ ir�ce�1Q��:f��pproval: Manuel A. Morales, Chief of Police Approved as to Insurance Requirements: ,—DocuSigned by: Date: January 21, 2026 110:56:16 EST Date: January 23, 2026 1 12:50:20 EST Date: January 13, 2026 116:58:21 EST Date: i( (C v ;)-C— fi ab Date: By: `-55349B495F254B0.. David Ruiz, Interim Director of Risk Management Procurement Director Approval: By: Annie Perez, Pro url t Director Revised 03/09/2021 Date: January 13, 2026 1 07:05:46 EST CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM : Arthur Noriega V City Manager Manuel A. Morales Chief of Police DATE: FILE : SUBJECT: Horse Adoption Agreement REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Attached please find a Horse Adoption Agreement for your signature. This agreement would permit (Retired) City of Miami Police Commander Norberto Blanco to adopt Apollo, one of our police horses, from the Mounted Patrol Unit. Apollo was placed into the service of the City of Miami's Mounted Patrol Unit in 2007 and has served the City of Miami with distinction for over 18 years. Apollo is approaching 22 years old and is no longer fit for police work as he is suffering from arthritis which is a result of his older age. Commander Blanco's property has adequate acreage and is equipped with horse stalls and a turnout area to ensure that Apollo will be well provided for. In the past, Commander Blanco had previously adopted and cared for one of our horses, Rusty, who retired from the Mounted Patrol Unit approximately 10 years ago. Commander Blanco has cared for horses throughout his life and wishes to provide Apollo with a loving home. The retirement of Apollo will allow him to have a better quality of life and care for the remainder of his life while providing our department with the opportunity to replace him with a younger and healthier horse. MAM:AP:em / Disapproved: Arthur Noriega V, City Manager Date: /(4(rk- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : Arthur Noriega V City Manager FROM : Manuel A. Morales Chief of Police DATE- - - FILE -- SUBJECT : Horse Adoption Agreement RREFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Attached please find a Horse Adoption Agreement for your signature. This agreement would permit (Retired) City of Miami Police Commander Norberto Blanco to adopt Apollo, one of our police horses, from the Mounted Patrol Unit. Apollo was placed into the service of the City of Miami's Mounted Patrol Unit in 2007 and has served the City of Miami with distinction for over 18 years. Apollo is approaching 22 years old and is no longer fit for police work as he is suffering from arthritis which is a result of his older age. - - Commander Blanco's property has adequate acreage and is equipped with horse stalls and a turnout area to ensure that Apollo will be well provided for. In the past, Commander Blanco had previously adopted and cared for one of our horses, Rusty, who retired from the Mounted Patrol Unit approximately 10 years ago. Commander Blanco has cared for horses throughout his life and wishes to provide Apollo with a loving home. The retirement of Apollo will allow him to have a better quality of life and care for the remainder of his life while providing our department with the opportunity to replace him with a younger and healthier horse. MAM:AP:em Ap • rove • / Disapproved: Arthur NoriegaV, City Manager Date: /�/ A ��l {Y r)M rri City of Miami DISPOSITION OF INVENTORY REFERENCE: City of Miami Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82 n.dJz;. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The following 2. Prepare explanations should be entered in the appropriate section: Condition of Property: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor. Reason for Disposition: e.g., Error, Duplicate, Surplus, Lost, Stolen. this form then call Procurement at 305-416-1913 apartment: 2. Division: 3.. Contact Person: 4. Telephone No: FOR PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT USE ONLY 1 �� . ---111 ""�� ++t— -_- �(�t 1 L INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate action taken: e.g., Sold ($ amount and date), Traded, Scrapped, Transferred to (Dept/Division). 5 ASSET NUMBER 6'' ARTICLE DESCRIPTION 7. SERIAL NUMBER 8. CONDITION OF PROPERTY 9' REASON FOR DISPOSITION ACTION TAKEN Qlie C o) . . �}►�4hx-i-cs his c 10. FOR RECEIVING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY I P cJN,L c— I to',,--' (2-1 1 Z\ ' Received By Date I 1 Department II irector/Designee Date Chief Procurement Officer/Designee Date Department/Division C I GS/PC 504 Rev. 10/17 Routing: White - Forward all four copies to Procurement; make photocopy for your file. Distribution: White - Pinance (Accounting); Canary- Procurement; Plnk- Department Flie; Goldenrod- Purchasing (Storekeeper). Olivera, Rosemary From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Saunlett, Joy <6272@miami-police.org> Friday, January 23, 2026 1:52 PM Garcia, Aida; Olivera, Rosemary; Marti, Eric (Sgt.)- Police Equine Apollo - Matter ID.: #25-3813 Revised_Equine_Apollo.pdf CAUTION: This is an email from an external source. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon: Attached please find the fully executed agreement for the above -mentioned matter. Thank you and stay safe. Joy Saunlett I Administrative Assistant l Business Management Section joy.saunlettPmiami-oolire.org 1 400 NW 2.1' Avenue, Miami, FL 33128 3(305-603-6196 f 305-579-6634 1