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FY 2016 Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement
The Federal, state and local members (the "Participants"), of the DEA Fort Worth Multi-Agency (the
"Task Force"), hereby agree to the following terms and conditions of this Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") governing the Task Force's equitable sharing requests and participation in
the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") Equitable Sharing Program:
The following are the Task Force Participants and their contribution to the Task Force:
Arlington Police Department/1 officer assigned to the Task Force
City of Fort Worth, acting on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Department/5 officers assigned to the
Task Force
North Richland Hills Police Department/1 officer assigned to the Task Force
Parker County Sheriff's Office/l officer assigned to the Task Force
Tarrant County Narcotics Unit/1 officer assigned to the Task Force
Weatherford Police Department/1 officer assigned to the Task Force
Participants acknowledge that equitable sharing is at the discretion of the Attorney General and not
guaranteed in any case. Participants acknowledge that sharing will not be awarded in a case if victims
have not been fully compensated. State, local or federal government entities can be considered
victims.
Sharing percentages shall be based upon the following formula:
Agencies with one or more full time deputized Task Force Officers ("TFO") assigned to the Task
Force will receive a pro rata share of the maximum amount available for sharing, based on the number
of TFOs assigned as of the date of the seizure.
The maximum amount available for sharing is currently 80 percent of the asset value minus expenses
related to the seizure, and minus any percentages allotted for agencies not a party or recently added to
this Sharing Agreement who have also participated quantitatively or qualitatively in the asset seizure.
Sharing is not automatically 80 percent. The actual amount to be shared among the participating
agencies may be impacted by numerous factors.
Participants understand that if a non-MOU member receives an equitable share based upon their
contribution, then the MOU Participants' shares shall be reduced proportionately (e.g., if non-MOU
agency receives 10% based upon their contribution, then the MOU Participants' percentages shall be
based upon 90% of the maximum amount available for sharing).
Participants further understand that additional adjustments may be necessary so to ensure that DEA
(DOJ) receives a minimum of 20%.
Participants further understand that the federal decision-makers on each equitable sharing request
retain discretion to modify percentages as deemed appropriate based on the facts and circumstances in
each case.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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The addition and/or departure of Participant agencies and personnel shall not require renewal of this
Sharing Agreement. Rather, the sharing percentages shall continue to reflect the pro rata contributions
of any and all agencies which participated in a seizure pursuant to this Sharing Agreement.
This Sharing Agreement shall remain in force upon the addition or departure of law enforcement
agencies in the DEA Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force. This agreement shall be reviewed
annually at the time each agency completes the State and Local Task Force Agreement with DEA for
the coming Fiscal Year. Termination shall be by mutual consent in writing by all Task Force
Participants or by the withdrawal of DEA (the latter upon 30 days advance written notice to all current
Task Force Participants).
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Special Agent in Charge
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA F°R� TWoRm
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/15/2015 -Ordinance No. 21885-09-2015
DATE: 9/15/2015 REFERENCE **C-27450 LOG NAME: 35FY16DEA MULTI-
NO.: 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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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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