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227 W. JuFERSON BOULEVARD
Sourii BF,'ND. INDIANA 46601-1830
CITY OF SOUTii BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAY
BOARD, OF PUBLIC WORKS I
February 13, 2018
Sergeant Jeff Chamberlain
South Bend Police Department
RE: Purchase Agreement
Dear Sergeant Chamberlain:
13HONE 574/235-9251
FAX 574/235-9171
The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on February 13, 2018, approved the above
referenced agreement regarding the purchase of retired K-9 Unit "Dex" in the amount of
$1.00.
Enclosed please find a copy of the agreement for your records.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235-
9251.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Martin, Clerk
Enclosure
GARY A. G(i3OT SUZANNA M. FRITZBERG EuZABE,rii A. MARADIK JAmF.s A. MUELLER THERESE J. DORAU
Agreement
This agreement is entered into between the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend,
Indiana (hereinafter called "Seller") and Jeff Chamberlain (hereinafter called "Buyer") for the
sale of a dog registered as Dex (hereinafter Dog). The Buyer was the handler of the dog until 02-
06-18 (hereinafter "Retirement date") when Buyer leaves the South Bend Police Department K-
9 Unit, the parties agree that:
1. The Seller of the dog, which was obtained to be a member of the South Bend Police
Canine Unit has been found to be unfit for the purpose for which it was acquired.
2. The Buyer has been made aware of the purpose for which the dog was obtained, that
the dog has undergone training and as a part of that training the dog was trained to
subdue individuals, with force from biting under certain circumstances, whom may have
been in the process of committing crimes,
3. The Buyer, has had' an opportunity to examine the dog for any physical defects as she
was the dog's handler for several years and is familiar with, the dog.
4. The Buyer is purchasing the dog "as is".
5. The consideration of the dog is one dollar ($1.00), plus all expenses incurred in
connection, with the dog after the retirement date.
6. As further consideration for the purchase of the dog, the Buyer agrees to indemnify and
hold the City harmless from any claims, suits or other actions arising out of the actions
of the dog after the time the dog is retired andl ownership is turned over to the Buyer.
7. The Buyer is aware of the existence of certain ordinances of the City of South Bend
concerning attack dogs and dangerous animals.
Dated this kf day of,_ 2018
Seller:
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