2013/07/31 Council Agenda Packet

• 10 K-9 PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS K-9 PURCHASE AGREEMENT is dated as of June , 2013, by and between the City of Everett, a municipal corporation (the "City") and Joseph Woods ("Woods"). BACKGROUND A. The Everett Police Department owns a German Shepherd dog known as K-9 Officer Hutch. B. The Everett Police Department wants to retire Hutch. C. Woods is an Everett Police officer and previous department K-9. handler. Woods wants to buy Hutch. AGREEMENT The City and Woods agree as follows: 1. Purchase. The City agrees to sell Hutch for $10.00. Woods agrees to buy Hutch for $10.00. The date on which Woods takes possession of Hutch is referred as the "Purchase Date" in this Agreement. 2. As-Is. After Purchase Date, Hutch is no longer a K-9 Officer and Woods assumes all responsibility for the condition and care of Hutch. The City makes no promises concerning the physical or mental health of Hutch. Woods' purchase of Hutch is strictly"as is". 3. K-9 Training and Handling. Woods understands that Hutch has received training in police canine procedures and tactics. For example, this training includes attack training and other forms of aggressive conduct. Woods warrants that he is fully aware of Hutch's training and history. Woods warrants that he is fult'rtapable of safely handing Hutch. 4. Waiver. Woods waives, releases and forever discharges the City of Everett and its officers, employees, and agents from all liabilities and claims of any nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, that Woods now has or that may subsequently accrue to Woods, arising from or relating to Hutch. As one example, this includes waiver, release and discharge from any personal injury claim by Woods or Woods'family arising from or relating to any action by Hutch. K-9 Purchase Agreement54 Page 1 of 3