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Ryan Rectenwald
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Office 509-754-2011
ext. 2017
Cell 509-750-7304
rectenwald@grantcountywa.gov
Ken Jones
Chief Deputy
Field Operations
Office 509-754-2011
ext. 2018
Cell 509-750-7303
kjones@grantcountywa.gov
T. Dustin Canfield
Chief Deputy
Special Operations
Office 509-754-2011
ext.. 2021
Cell 509-237-8610
deanfield@granteountywa.gov
Joe Kriete
Chief Deputy
Corrections
Office 509-754-2011
ext. 2026
Cell 509-750-2710
jkriete@grantcountywa gov
Darrik Gregg
Chief Deputy
Emergency Management
Office 509-754-2011
ext. 2001
Cell 509-237-3552
dgregg@grantcountywa.gov
10/30/2020
To: Commissioners
From: Chief Deputy Ken Jones
Re: Surplus of asset; K9 Chicka
Dear Commissioners,
Tom Jones, Sheriff
Dated this
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Board of County Commissioners
Grant Count%', Washington
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As you know, the Sheriff's Office has a robust K9 program with four certified
dogs and four handlers. Several months back, we were contacted Sgt. Ricardo
Char, K9 Chicka's partner who explained she was beginning to have debilitating
seizures in trainings causing her to become unresponsive.
We took the time to send K9 Chicka to WSU veterinarian clinic in Pullman, WA
for a review. They determined based on her previous seizures and her age (8 years
old), it would no longer be safe for her, or the handler to keep her in service
handling high risk calls for service.
This decision was no easy as Chicka still had the internal drive to keep our
citizens safe. But, we did not want to hurt her, or have an episode occur when her
partner needed her and couldn't come to his aid. We immediately pulled her from
service with intentions to let her live her life with Ricardo and his family.
Therefore, I am requesting K9 Chicka be approved for surplus for one dollar
(Ceremonial) to Ricardo Char (life time handler) so she may live a well-deserved life
with the Char family.
Tracy Williams
Administrative Assistant
Office 509-754-2011 Sin ,
ext. 2014
Cell 509-237-2278 Ken et h M
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twilliams@grantcountywa.gov
Fiel Operations Chief D puty
Grant County Sheriff's ice
V 1D2018
RE CEIV-ED
OCT 3 0 2020
GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
P.O. Box 37 • Ephrata, WA 98823 • www.grantcountywa.gov/sheriff
509-754-2011 ext. 2001 • 509-754-2058 Facsimile
Administrative Offices in the Law & Justice Center. 35 C St NW, Ephrata, Wash.
RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT IN EXCHANGE
FOR TRANSFER OF POLICE SERVICE DOG
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this I 01 day of November, 2020 by and between
GRANT COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as
the County, and Sgt. Ricardo Char, an individual, hereinafter referred to as "The Buyer,"
recognizes that the parties agree as follows:
I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this agreement is to permit the County, through its
Sheriff's Office, to transfer (1) Belgian Malinois dog known as "K-9 Chicka" to Buyer in
a manner that ensures the County will not incur liability for the dog's care, condition, or
actions after it is delivered.
II. ACCEPTANCE. By signing this agreement, the Buyer hereby accepts and
acknowledges delivery of K-9 Chicka from the County, effective 10th day of November,
2020.
III. ASSUMPTION OF RISK/AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY. The Buyer recognized
that K-9 Chicka is a police service dog that has received training in police canine
apprehension procedures as well as drug detection procedures and tactics. As a result of
such training and use as a police service dog, or for other reasons, K-9 Chicka may pose a
risk of causing serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. The Buyer agrees that
he or she has had the opportunity to review all available information from the County
regarding K-9 Chicka, and that the Buyer has consulted a veterinarian, animal
behaviorist, or other professional as deemed necessary to decide whether to accept K-9
Chicka under the terms of this agreement.
In consideration of the County transferring K-9 Chicka to the Buyer, the Buyer on behalf
of him/herself, spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs, next of kin, legal
representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agrees to
assume all risks and to waive any and all claims of liability against the County, its elected
and appointed officials, officers, employees and agents that arise out of the Buyer's
ownership, use and/or possession of K-9 Chicka.
The Buyer on behalf of him/herself, spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs, next of
kin, legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby
further agrees to protect, save harmless, indemnify, and defend, at her own expense. The
County, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents, from and
against any loss or claim for damage of any nature whatsoever, including costs and
reasonable attorney fees, relating to the condition, care or acts of K-9 Chicka after the
date of delivery under this agreement.
The forgoing paragraph is not intended to indemnify the County against liability for those
damages solely caused by the gross negligence of willful misconduct of the County or its
employees acting within the scope of their employment, or to indemnify the County
against liability for acts of K-9 Chicka that occurred before the date of delivery. In all
other respects, the indemnity is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as is permitted by
the law of the State of Washington, and if any portion or aspect of it is held invalid or
unenforceable, it is agreed that the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.
IV. NO WARRANTY. Buyer expressly acknowledges and agrees that the transfer of K-9
Chicka is made without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. It is
understood by the Buyer that the County makes no representation concerning the health
or disposition of K-9 Chicka, which is transferred in an "as is" condition, and the Buyer
assumes all responsibility and obligation for the condition, care, and acts of K-9 Chicka
after the date of delivery.
V. VENUE AND ATTORNEY FEES. The laws of the State of Washington shall govern
this agreement, and any lawsuit regarding this agreement must be brought in Grant
County, Washington. In any lawsuit brought to enforce the terms of this agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney fees.
VI. CAPACITY. The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that he or she is at least eighteen (18)
years of age and legally competent to sign this agreement.
VII. SIGNATURE/ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Buyer has read and voluntarily signs
this agreement, acknowledges full understanding of its contents, and agrees that no oral
representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement
have been made.
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BUYER:
Sgt. Ricardo Aar
DATED this W ` of ko , 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cindy Carter, Chair
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Tom Taylor, Vic Chair
Richard Stevens, Member
Approved as to form:
Date:
Kevin J. McCrae, WSBA #43087
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Tom Jones
Grant County Sheriff