TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Donation of the Ace K-9 Temperature Alarm Deployment System From the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida, Inc.; Acknowledging That the North Port Police Department Will be Responsible for the Installation of the Equipment; Providing for the City's Acceptance of the Donated Equipment; Providing for Incorporation of the Exhibits; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Required Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-26 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-26 as presented.
* Pros: Enhances K-9 safety through donated equipment to help ensure the North Port Police Department vehicles are outfitted with the proper safety equipment to protect our K-9's in the extreme Florida heat.
* Cons: After the first free year, there will be an annual recurring cost of $168.00 to renew the real-time monitoring subscription services.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-26 as presented.
* Pros: Avoids potential future financial obligations related to ongoing equipment costs.
* Cons: The AceK9 WatchDog Temperature Alarm Deployment System would need to be purchased and installed using budgeted funds and would require City-funded alternatives or loss of K-9 operational and safety benefits.
Background Information
The North Port Police Department utilizes K-9 units to support law enforcement operations. The Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida, Inc., raises funds to support active law enforcement K-9 units by providing safety equipment and training tools. To enhance K-9 safety during vehicle deployments, the organizati...
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