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Agreemeizt between Mayfield Vi[lage and F.O.P. Lodge 57 feeding, exercising, administering medications and cleaning of the canine's kennel and Canine Handler's vehicle. D. The time set forth above shall be three and one-half (31/2) hours per week and shall result in the same hourly time off benefits per annum (i.e. a total of 182 annual hours (3.5 hours per week for 52 weeks) off for canine care and grooming). The time off may be in any combination as determined by the Chief of Police and may be taken per day, per shift, per two weeks, or per month. The Chief will discuss such combination of time off with the Canine Handler and attempt to mutually arrive at the methodology for time off. However, in the event no agreement is reached, the Chief shall determine the methodology for hours off for any given pay period. E. The Canine Handler will be provided a specially equipped vehicle to accommodate the canine and shall be provided to the Canine Handler as a take home vehicle. The vehicle shall be used by the Canine Handler to transport the canine to and from work and for off duty training purposes. The vehicle will not be used for any other reason unless authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee. It is agreed that this is a unique circumstance and that the functions of this particular assignment require a specially equipped dedicated vehicle. F. Both the Village and the Canine Handler agree that the needs and requirements of the canine are unique and therefore the specific days and hours of work for the canine and the Canine Handler sha11 be determined in unison by both the Village and the Canine Handler. As previously noted, the assigned Canine Handler and the canine shall receive appropriate training prior to deployment. This traiving shall meet the guidelines of the Ohio Administrative Code and those established by the North American Police Work Dog Association. No canine shall be deployed until the above certification is achieved and said certifications shall be maintained as more fully identified herein and above. G. Each Canine Handler and canine shall engage in in-service training of appropriate content and duration so as to maintain proficiency and to ensure the goals and standards of the canine unit are met. In-service training days shall be in lieu of shift whenever possible and so assigned by the Chief of Police. H. Each Police Canine shall remain the property of Mayfield Village throughout its career. At the conclusion of the animal's serviceability as a police canine, the canine shall first be offered to the Canine Handler at the cost of $1.00. After retirement of the canine, it is understood that the Village has no further responsibility to the Canine Handler for the animal or its care. In the event the Canine Handler does not wish to retain possession of the canine, the same may be disposed of in any other appropriate manner. 33