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Resolution Authorizing the Retirement of Police Mount Elton and Authorizing Transfer of Police Mount Elton to Police Officer Elijah Baker
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, Article 12 of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes the City of Wilmington to dispose of property no longer useful for governmental purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the Wilmington Police Department (“WPD”) purchased Police Mount Elton in June of 2008 when he was 5 years old; and,
WHEREAS, Police Mount Elton has honorably served with the WPD for over sixteen years, but due to his age, he is unable to continue as a police horse and should be retired from active service for humanitarian reasons; and,
WHEREAS, it is the tradition of the WPD to retire law enforcement animals into the care, control, and custody of the animal’s handler/rider whenever possible, and Officer Elijah Baker has expressed a desire and ability to provide for Police Mount Elton’s post-retirement care and welfare; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Police Mount Elton to be retired from active service with the WPD, and to immediately transfer to the ownership and care Officer Elijah Baker.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, Police Mount Elton is hereby declared surplus property, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to retire Police Mount Elton from active service with the City of Wilmington Police Department, and to immediately transfer the ownership and care of Police Mount Elton to Officer Elijah Baker.