Resolution No. 3060 (Item 4.c.)RESOLUTION NO. 3060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT AND
TRANSFER OF POLICE SERVICE DOG K-9 BIG TO HIS HANDLER,
OFFICER JEFFREY SPENCER, PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE CHAPTER 614, SUBCHAPTER L
WHEREAS, K-9 Big has faithfully and honorably served the City of Baytown and the
Baytown Police Department as a police service dog, assisting in law enforcement operations,
officer safety, apprehension of suspects, detection work, and protection of the public; and
WHEREAS, due to age, health, or length of service, K-9 Big is no longer suitable for
continued active duty as a law enforcement animal and has been deemed appropriate for
retirement by the Baytown Police Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 614, Subchapter L, the
governing body of a political subdivision may enter into a contract for the transfer of a retired
law enforcement animal to an eligible transferee; and
WHEREAS, Officer Jeffrey Spencer, as the assigned handler of K-9 Big, has
demonstrated appropriate care, responsibility, and dedication to the well-being of K-9 Big
throughout his service and is the preferred and eligible transferee under Texas law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown finds that the transfer of K-9 Big to
Officer Jeffrey Spencer is in the best interest of the animal, the officer, and the City of Baytown,
and ensures the continued humane treatment and care of K-9 Big following retirement; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby formally retires Baytown Police Department K-9 Big
from active law enforcement service, recognizing his faithful and distinguished service to the
citizens of Baytown.
Section 2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 614.212, the City Council authorizes
the transfer of ownership of K-9 Big to his assigned handler, Officer Jeffrey Spencer, under a
contract of transfer consistent with state law and City policy.
Section 3. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute all necessary
documents and agreements to effectuate the transfer of K-9 Big to Officer Jeffrey Spencer and to
take any further actions necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Section 4: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 81h day of January, 2026.
C ARLES !OPFWON, Mayor
ATTEST:
AITGELVJAC SON, City Clerk
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APPROVED FORM: s
SCOTT LEMQND, City Attorney
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