RES 2024-06 Transfer of Indy to Sgt. SullivanTOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF RETIRED K-9
OFFICER "INDY" TO SERGEANT BARRY SULLIVf',N; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club (the "Town") is a home rule municipality
acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the
Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 614 of the Texas Government Code authorizes the
governing body of a municipality to enter into a contract with a person for the transfer of
a law enforcement canine that has been determined by the Chief of Police to be suitable
for transfer in accordance with the needs of the department because the canine is at the
end of its working life; and
WHEREAS, the Trophy Club Chief of Police, Patrick Arata, has determined, after
consultation with the canine's veterinarian, handlers, and other caretakers, that K-9
Officer "Indy" is eligible for retirement, is suitable for transfer, is surplus to the needs of
the Town, and such transfer is in the best interests of Indy and the Town; and
WHEREAS, Seargent Barry Sullivan is a peace officer and is capable of humanely
caring for K-9 Officer "Indy"; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the transfer of K-9 Officer "Indy"
is in the best interest of the canine and of the health, safety, and welfare of the Town.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate
and execute the Agreement attached as Exhibit"/!\' for the transfer of retired K-9 Officer
"Indy" to Seargent Barry Sullivan without charge.
SECTION 2. The meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public
and that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as
required by law.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 22 nd DAY OF APRIL 2024.
12.SEVERABILITY. In the event that one or more of the provisions contained in the
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of the Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision has never been contained herein, but shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
13.NOTIFICATION. Any and all notices which may be required under the terms of theAgreement shall be delivered by registered or certified United States mail or by a recognized commercial carrier or delivery to:
Ifto Town of Trophy Club: Name: Trophy Club Town Manager
Address: 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
If to Transferee:
Name: Sergeant Barry Sullivan Address: Confidential
14.This Agreement takes effect upon date of last signature and shall be in effect
indefinitely subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have accepted the terms and conditions of this Agreement and caused this Agreement to be executed as of the dates set forth below.
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB:
By: __________ _ Date: ---------Brandon Wright, Town Manager
Approved by Resolution 2024-06 on 04/22/2024
ATTEST
By: __________ _ Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
TRANSFEREE:
By: __________ _ Date: ---------Sergeant Barry Sullivan
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