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201.8 State & Local Task Force Agreement - HIDTA
2018
CIlYOr FORT 11tDallas Field Division
GIYSECRE) Ry DFW Airport/Interdiction Task Force
Fort Worth Police Department
This agreement is made this 9th of July. 2018 , between the United States Department
of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and 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 DFW Airport/Interdiction High Intensity Drug Trafficking Task Force (hereinafter
"HIDTA")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 that the task force's activities will result in effective
prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Texas.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the HIDTA, the FWPD agrees to detail two (2) experienced
officers to the HIDTA for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment,
the FWPD 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 all 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 USC 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the HIDTA, DEA will assign three (3) Special Agents to the
task force. HIDTA will also, subject to the availability of annually appropriated funds or any
gontipy�ng resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and equipment to support the activities of
tX die DEA Special Agents and the FWPD officers assigned to the task force. This support will
^� incl office pace, office supplies travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and
�i �jion, invtigative equipment,training and other support items.
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6. During the period of assignment to the HIDTA, the FWPD will remain responsible for
establishing the salaries and benefits, including overtime, of the FWPD officers assigned to the
task force and for making all payments due the officer. HIDTA will, subject to availability of
funds, reimburse the FWPD for overtime payments made by it to the FWPD officers assigned to
the HIDTA for overtime, up to a sum equivalent to 25 percent of the salary of a GS-12, Step 1
(RUS) federal employee, currently $18,042.00, per officer. Note: Task Force Officer's
overtime "Shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement, FICA, and other
expenses."
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 I.
11. The FWPD agrees that an authorized officer or employee will execute and return to DEA the
attached OJP 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 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 part with federal money, the
FWPD shall clearly state: (1) 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 program or
project.
13. While on duty and acting on task force business,the FWPD officer assigned to HIDTA shall
be subject to all DEA and federal government rules, regulations and procedures governing the
use of OGV's for home to work transportation and for personal business. The HIDTA Executive
Committee acknowledges that the United States is liable for the actions of task force officer,
while on duty and acting within the scope of their federal employment, to the extent permitted by
the Federal Torts Claim Act.
14. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2018. This agreement may be terminated by either party on 30 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. HIDTA will be responsible only for obligations
incurred by FWPD during the term of this agreement.
15. By entering into this agreement, neither party waives any immunities or defenses available to
it in statute or the common law.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date:
Cl e E. elley, Jr`
Special Agent in Charge
For the Fort ort Police D rtment:
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Jo i gerald, Sr. Ph.D.
Chief of Police
Fort Worth Police Department
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Date:
Jay Chapa
Assistant City Manager
City of Fort Worth
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Matthew A. Murray 41191
Assistant City Attorney
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Date: C�/ lld
ary J. e
City Secretary
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MAN
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ristina Ashton OFFICIAL RECORD
Finance Manager CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX