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Home My WebLink AboutContract 53520 6 6 7 ,9 CITY SECRETARY ro CONTRACTNC. 535a® �`�°��oQy 2020 State & Local Task Force Agreement — TDS N 0_\\ goo` a Dallas Field Division Tactical Diversion Group (Ft. Worth) Fort Worth Police Department This agreement is made this I"day of October, 2019, 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 controlled substance pharmaceuticals and/or listed chemicals exists in the Fort Worth 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: The Tactical Diversion Group (Ft. Worth)Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below: a. Investigate, disrupt and dismantle individuals and/or organizations involved in diversion schemes (e.g., "doctor shopping",prescription forgery, and prevalent retail-level violators)of controlled pharmaceuticals and/or listed chemicals in the Fort Worth area; b. Investigate, gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking of controlled pharmaceuticals and/or listed chemicals; 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 Tactical Diversion Group (Ft. Worth)Task Force,the FWPD agrees to detail one (1) experienced officers to the Tactical Diversion Group (Ft. Worth) Task Force 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 a DEA supervisory Special Agent 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. Tq accomplish the objectives of the Tactical Diversion Group(Ft. Worth) Task Force, DEA will ass' wo (2) Special Agents and one (1)Diversion Investigators to the Task Force. DEA will also, RECEIVE�jubj o the availability of annual Diversion Control Fee Account(DCFA) funds or any continuing J � FEB 1 1 2 220 C XYsEca�raRYrH ir CITY SEC s y�� FT WORTH, F; resolution thereof,provide necessary funds, vehicles, and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and FWPD officers assigned to the Task Force. This support will include: vehicles, office space, office supplies, travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment, training, and other support items, as available DCFA funds permit. Task Force officers must record their work hours via DEA's activity reporting system. 6. During the period of assignment to the Tactical Diversion Group (Ft. Worth) Task Force, the FWPD will be 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 agency/department for overtime payments made by it to FWPD officers assigned to the Tactical Diversion Group (Ft. Worth) 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 $18,649.00), 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 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 30, 2020. 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. For the Drug Enforcement Administration: Date: o c t Zp Special Agent in Charge For the City of Fort Worth/Fort Worth Police Department: Date: Edwin J. Kraus Chief of Police Fort Worth Police Department _ Date: Jay Chapa Assistant City Manager City of Fort Worth iOFFICIAL RECORD a. —CITY SECRETARY Et WORTH TX APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY r Date: 31,2311` Royce4lansen Assistant City Attorney ATTESTED BY: o�.FpR�.� l Date: �( Mary . KayW .� City Secretary St .r CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. Date: �i•- Kristina Ashton Finance Manager Fort Worth Police Department ®FFICIAL RECORD CITE 5EC�ETARY F't WORTH,TX