IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE waiving the reimbursement of acquisition cost required by section 1139., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the transfer of ownership of the Sheriff's Office's K-9 unit dog, Spy, to dog handler and companion Deputy Jessica Davidson.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6062, February 2, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, section 1139., Jackson County Code, 1984, requires a reimbursement to the County of its acquisition cost when a Sheriff's Office K-9-unit dog is retired or relieved from duty due to age or injury, to allow for the dog's handler to take ownership of the dog; and,
WHEREAS, K-9 unit member Spy was acquired by the Sheriff's Office in 2018 at a cost of approximately $12,500.00; and,
WHEREAS, a K-9 unit dog typically has a working career that lasts until eight to nine years of age and Spy is nine years old; and,
WHEREAS, Spy is at the end of his duty life and it would not be cost effective to assign the dog to another handler for familiarization and retraining; and,
WHEREAS, according to Von Henger Kennels, LLC, Spy has no resale or market value given the canine's age; and,
WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommends the waiver of the reimbursement requirement of section 1139. to allow Deputy Davidson to care for a valued canine member after retirement; and,
WHEREAS, retiring Spy is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the reimbursement of acquisition cost required by section 1139., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the transfer of ownership of Spy, to dog handler and companion Deputy Jessica Davidson, be and hereby is waived.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its signature by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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