HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-002 Acknowledging the Service of Police K-9 "Reece", Declaring Him as Surplus, and Authorizing His Retirement to His HandlerRESOLUTION NO. 2026-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON ACKNOWLEDGING THE SERVICE OF
POLICE K-9 "Reece", DECLARING HIM AS SURPLUS,
AND AUTHORIZING HIS RETIREMENT TO HIS HANDLER
WHEREAS, the City has been well served by its police K-9 "Reece" who has served the
Police Department of the City of Arlington and Arlington's citizens for several years; and
WHEREAS, it is time for Reece to retire as a police K-9; and
WHEREAS, although he is a valued member of the police force, he is considered
personal property and as such the City must declare him as "surplus" for purposes of retiring of
him;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City is unlikely to receive significant value in
a sale of Reece, and the City wishes to make sure he spends the rest of his life with his
beloved handler, Devon Benner;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Arlington, acting by and through its City Council, does
hereby resolve as follows:
1. The City Council recognizes the valuable contributions made by "Reece", to the
citizens of Arlington.
2. "Reece" is hereby declared surplus to the needs of the City and should be
permitted to retire.
City staff is authorized and directed to transfer "Reece" by bill of sale to its
handler, Devon Benner, per the Bill of Sale attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Passed by the City Council of the City of Arlin&W"t a regular meeting on this
17th day of February, 2026.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
ATTEST:/
Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROV AS FORM
Oskar Rey, City Attorney
EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL BILL OF SALE
THIS GENERAL BILLOF SALE, dated the 17thdayofFebruary,2026
from the City of Arlington, a municipal corporation of the state of Washington, hereinafter
called "Grantor", to Devon Benner, hereinafter called "Grantee".
W ITN ESSETH:
That Grantor, for value received, has transferred, sold, assigned, conveyed,
granted, bargained, set over and delivered, and by these presents does hereby transfer, sell,
assign, convey, grant, bargain, set over and deliver unto Grantee, Grantee's successors and
assigns forever, the following:
One (1) police K-9, "Reece"
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid personal property, together with the
appurtenances thereto, unto Grantee, Grantee's successors and assigns forever. Grantor
hereby covenants and agrees with Grantee, Grantee's successors and assigns, to execute and
deliver to Grantee such other and further instruments and bills of transfer, sale, assignment
and conveyance and all such notices, releases, acquittances and other documents and to
secure all such consents as may be necessary more fully to transfer, sell, assign and convey
to and vest in Grantee the asset and rights hereby transferred, assigned and conveyed or
intended so to be.
And Grantor, for Grantor and Grantor's successors and assigns, covenants and
agrees to and with Grantee, Grantee's successors and assigns, that Grantor is owner of the
said property, goods and chattels and hasgood right and full authority to sell the same, and that
Grantor will warrant and defend the sale hereby made unto Grantee, Grantee's successors
and assigns, against all and every person or persons, whomsoever, lawfully claiming or to
claim the same.
Grantee covenants and agrees to hold the City of Arlington harmless from any
claims arising on or after the date of this Bill of Sale which arise from or relate to the personal
property hereby transferred.
SIGNED at Arlington, Washington, on the day and year first above written.
CITY_ RLINGTON Devon Benner
Don E. Vanney, III r _ Devon Benner
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On this day personally appeared before me Don Vanney, to me known to be the Mayor of
the City of Arlington, Washington, the municipal corporation described in and which executed
the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged thatshesigned the same asthefree and
voluntary act and deed of said municipal corporation for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned.
Given under my hand and official seal this (q, day of M(ATOO 2026.
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH )
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On this day personally appeared before me Devon Benner, to me known to be the individual
described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he
signed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned.
Given under my hand and officialseal this 17, day of dL ! 2026.
NOTAR UBLIC in and for the State of
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