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Dallas Field Division
Task Force Group (DFW Airport)
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This agreement is made this 15t day of October, 2019, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the City of Fort Worth 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 Texas, the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The Task Force Group (DFW Airport) will perform the activities and duties described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the North Texas 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 Task Force Group (DFW Airport), the FWPD agrees to detail
three (3) experienced officers to the Task Force Group (DFW Airport) 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 Task Force Group (DFW Airport), DEA will assign four(3)
Special Agents to the task force. HIDTA 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 FWPD officers assigned to the task force. This
r A support will include: office space, office supplies travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and
information, investigative equipment, training and other support items.
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6. During the period of assignment to the Task Force Group (DFW Airport), 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 them. HIDTA will, subject to availability
of funds, reimburse the FWPD for overtime payments made by it to the FWPD officer assigned to the
Task Force Group (DFW Airport)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 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 officers assigned to the HIDTA task
force 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, 2020. 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.
For the Drug Enforc t Ad inistration:
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Special Agent in Charge
Dallas Field Division
For th y of Fort Worth/Fort Worth Police Department:
Jay Chapa Date
Assistant City Manager
City of Fort rth
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Edwin Kraus
Chief of Police
Fort Worth Police Department
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Thomas R. Hansen
Assistant City Attorney
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City Secretary
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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.
Adr'ana Gonzales Date
Financial Compliance Analyst
OFFICIAL RECORD
(CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTIip TX