HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-064-02.05.2024Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, 319-291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-064
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DONATION OF K-9 "AXE"
TO HIS HANDLER, SERGEANT JORDAN EHLERS.
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo K-9 Unit consists of officers of the Waterloo Police
Department and patrol service dogs, and
WHEREAS, the Waterloo Police purchased a patrol service dog named "Axe"
approximately ten and a half years ago, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Jordan Ehlers has been "Axe's" main handler during his service
with the Waterloo K-9 Unit and is set to retire, and
WHEREAS, "Axe" has rendered faithful performance and conducted himself in a most
exemplary manner while serving as a member of the Waterloo K-9 Unit, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Ehlers requests that his K-9 partner retire with him as "Axe's",
veterinarian has determined he has severe arthritis and should be retired immediately, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Ehlers has agreed to accept the donation of "Axe" and provide him
with care and necessary upkeep and release the City of Waterloo of all liability, and
WHEREAS, the Waterloo City Council is of the considered opinion that the retirement
and donation of "Axe" to his main Waterloo Police handler is in the best interests of all parties
concerned.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that the Waterloo City Council hereby authorizes the Waterloo Police
Department to retire a K-9 known as "Axe" from the K-9 Unit and donate same to Waterloo
Police Sergeant Jordan Ehlers, and his family.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2024.
Ray Feuss, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Kelley Felchle
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
SEAL