AGR-7494 - DAMON T ALLEN - K9 OFFICER DANTOAG,,9-`74ck 4
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of Q►, ,
2023 between the City of Orange, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred as "City", and
Damon T. Allen, an individual, hereinafter referred to as "Allen."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City owns a German Shepard Dog, commonly known as "Danto" (Danto),
which has served the City for five years as a member of the Orange Police Department K9 Team;
and
WHEREAS, Danto has been trained to aid in the apprehension of criminal suspects and
could be dangerous to others if not placed in the care of a trainer. For the safety of Danto and the
public it is preferable that he remains in the hands of the person and family that have been
providing his care and training; and
WHEREAS, Allen is a trained Canine Officer employed by the City of Orange Police
Department, and is an experienced dog handler; and
WHEREAS, Allen is specifically familiar with Danto, inasmuch as the animal has lived
with Allen and his family for five years when Allen was the dog's handler; and
AG,,9-`74ck 4
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of Q►, ,
2023 between the City of Orange, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred as "City", and
Damon T. Allen, an individual, hereinafter referred to as "Allen."
WITNESSETH:
4. Allen agrees to hold harmless and shall defend the City against any and all claims and
suits, regardless of the nature, alleging physical injury and/or property damage
resulting from the acts of Danto, after he acquires ownership.
5. Allen agrees that if ownership is transferred to him, he shall not transfer his
ownership to any other person. If Allen, for any reason, becomes unwilling or unable
to provide reasonable care, feeding, and medical attention, Allen shall cause Danto to
be humanely destroyed.
6. The City has determined Danto to be surplus to the City's needs and without
monetary value due to the potential liability exposure to the City, and as such, cannot
be sold in accordance with City Surplus Property Disposition Laws.
7. The City hereby transfers to Allen all rights and interest which it has in Danto.
IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the
year and day first written above.
"ALLEN"
DAMON T. ALLEN, an individual
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"CITY"
CITY OF ORANGE, a municipal corporation
By: . -
6611'e'l R. Slater, Mayor
6. The City has determined Danto to be surplus to the City's needs and without
monetary value due to the potential liability exposure to the City, and as such, cannot
be sold in accordance with City Surplus Property Disposition Laws.
7. The City hereby transfers to Allen all rights and interest which it has in Danto.
IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the
year and day first written above.
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