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2020 State & Local Task Force Agreement — Program Funded
RECEIVED SURGE
JAN 27 2020 Dallas Field Division
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MY Fort Worth Police Department
This agreement is made this 1 St 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), FWPD agrees to detail
one (1) experienced officer to the Task Force Group (DFW Airport) for a period of not less than two
years. During this period of assignment, the FWPD officer will be under the direct supervision and
control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force.
3. The FWPD officer 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 officer 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 Task Force Group (DFW Airport), DEA will assign four(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 FWPD officer assigned to the Task Force. This suit,
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will include: office space, office supplies, travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and
information, investigative equipment, training, and other support items.
6. During the period of assignment to the Task Force Group (DFW Airport), 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 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 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
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date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible only for obligations incurred by
during the term of this agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
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Special Agent in Charge
For the City of Fort Worth/Fort Worth Police Department:
Jay Chapa Date
Assistant City Manager
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Chief if Police
Fort orth Police Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Thomas R.Hansen
Assistant City Attorney
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City Secretary
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.
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