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2016 State & Local Task Agreement - Funded `
CvDallas Field Division
' SEP 252015
'Fort Worth Police Department/City of Fort Worth
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G1G ?FF� Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force
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This agreement is made this 301h September, 2015, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and City of Fort Worth, Texas,
acting on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Department, (hereinafter "FWPD"). The DEA is
authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled
substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the
area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general
welfare of the people of Tarrant County, the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force will perform the activities and duties described
below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Tarrant County area by immobilizing targeted violators
and trafficking organizations;
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs;
and
c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional methods of
investigation in order for the Task Force's activities to result in effective prosecution before the
courts of the United States and the State of Texas.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force, the FWPD
agrees to detail five (5) experienced officers to the Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force for a
period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the five officers will be under
the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force.
3. The FWPD officers assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to DEA policies and procedures.
Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the Task
Force.
4. The FWPD officers assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force Officers of
DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force, DEA will assign
three (3) Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA will also, subject to the availability of annually
appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and equipment to
support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and five officers assigned to the Task Force. This
support will include: office space, office supplies, travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence
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6. During the period of assignment to the Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force, the FWPD
will remain responsible for establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the officers
assigned to the Task Force, and for making all payments due them. DEA will, subject to
availability of funds, reimburse the FWPD for overtime payments made by it to officers assigned
to the Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force for overtime, up to a sum equivalent to 25 percent of
the salary of a GS-12, step 1, (RUS) Federal employee (currently $17,548.00), per officer. Note:
Task Force Officer's overtime "shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement,
FICA, and other expenses." The salary for one clerical support will be reimbursed to the FWPD
in the amount not to exceed $31,192.00
7. In no event will the FWPD charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or
implementation of this agreement.
8. The FWPD shall maintain on a current basis complete and accurate records and accounts of all
obligations and expenditures of funds under this agreement in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and instructions provided by DEA to facilitate on-site inspection and
auditing of such records and accounts.
9. The FWPD shall permit and have readily available for examination and auditing by DEA, the
United States Department of Justice, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their
duly authorized agents and representatives, any and all records, documents, accounts, invoices,
receipts or expenditures relating to this agreement. The FWPD shall maintain all such reports and
records until all litigation, claim, audits and examinations are completed and resolved, or for a
period of three (3) years after termination of this agreement, whichever is later.
10. The FWPD shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and all requirements
imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United States Department of Justice implementing
those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F, G, H and 1.
11. The FWPD agrees that an authorized officer or employee will execute and return to DEA the
attached ON Form 4061/6, Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. The FWPD acknowledges that
this agreement will not take effect and no Federal funds will be awarded to the FWPD by DEA
until the completed certification is received.
12. When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money, the
FWPD shall clearly state: (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project which will
be financed with Federal money and (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the project or
program.
13. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 29, 2016. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty days' advance
written notice. Billing for all outstanding obligations must be received by DEA within 90 days of
the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible only for obligations incurred
by FWPD during the term of this agreement.
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For the Drug Enforce ent Administration:
Date:��`•i 1��
Craig M. Wile
Special Agent in Charge
For the City of Fort Worth:
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Valerie Washington
Assistant City Manager
Approval Recommended:
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Rh nda Robertson
Chief
Fort Worth Police Department
Approved as to Form and Legality:
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Victoria Honey
Assistant City Attorney
Attest: QF ,'
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Mary Kays4-t�
City Secretary aCe4S
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69,"New
Restrictions on Lobbying"and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government-wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement)and
Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace(Grants)."The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING u Ic (Federal ,State,. r local) tra a ro or tr ct and r
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(a) No Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be paid, Ar edrA a over�inp affnotit (PeTerra'� tate, or cal)wI IK
y or on behalf of the uride rsi ned, to any person for influencin o4mf {essi �. an o e o ens s enumera a In paragraph 1)
or atter tin to Influence an fficer or empto ee qf n a enc , lol o is ce i ica on;and
a Member of Congress, an o Icer or employee of Gor�gress, r
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the d Have not within a tthhneg-year p�eriod a din p�hhi a li atio
making "8f any Federal grant the entering Into of any I aHontar more DubliC trapabti0ns ecgeral9Stae,pgr�locan
cooperative agreement, an extension, continuation, renewal, ermina a for caus or detau t;antl tr 1,
amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative
agreement;
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stat me es in thlsP p ,cation, he or s�ie shall a Lacs an
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(1)The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace;
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (2)The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3 A available dru c unseling, rehabilitation, and employee
(a)Are not presentl, debarred, suspended, proposed for debar- tas�siSGhce programs;gana
benefits bbl arSdate o-Federal sentenced
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wg)MMakin good aith effort to con nue tom int in a r free a unla�, ,�'manu ' re, ei ti`ibuipn, dis nsm oss o
pfaee t�irbugh implementation oti!paragrep�s(a), (b�,��),(d), �r use otT a eontro�e subsfance in coni ion ii�activi y wqh
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s)_fo tlt� er orm�nce of work ocne iR connection with tie violation occurrinq during the conduc of any chant activity, I will
ci c gra report the conwcfion, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the
conviction,to: Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs,
Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip ATTN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington,
code) D.C.20531.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
1. Grantee Name and Address:
City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
2. Application Number and/or Project Name 3. Grantee IRSNendor Number
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
Valerie Washington,Assistant City Manager
5. Signa tu a 6. Date
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Fbuftm
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/15/2015 -Ordinance No. 21885-09-2015
REFERENCE ** 35FY16DEA MULTI-
DATE: 9/15/2015 NO : C-27450 LOG NAME: AGENCY TASK FORCE
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to Participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort
Worth Multi-Agency Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the
Amount of$118,932.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-
Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in the amount of$118,932.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of$118,932.00, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force (Task Force) since its creation in
1985. Officers assigned to the Task Force perform activities designed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking
in the Tarrant County area. The duties of the Task Force include gathering and reporting intelligence
data related to trafficking narcotics and dangerous drugs, conducting undercover operations, and
engaging in other traditional methods of investigation.
Currently, there are five officers assigned to the Task Force. Pursuant to the Agreement, the DEA
will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the officers' overtime costs. Additionally, the Agreement
reimburses the City of Fort Worth for a portion of one clerical employee's salary for performing
administrative tasks related to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide
matching funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Police Department is responsible for
the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Agreement, adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and receipt of the
reimbursement, these funds will be deposited into the Grants Fund.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3) 21001 4310004 035XXXX $118,932.00
21001 5XXXXXX 035XXXXXX010 $118,932.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudolph Jackson (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rhonda Robertson (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
ATTACHMENTS
35FY16DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE 21002 AO FY2015.docx
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