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Obligation Number:
FISCAL YEAR 2010
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between:
CITY OF FORT WORTH, acting by and tluough the FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
And
United States Marshals Service
The purpose of this MOU notice is to obligate funding for state and local agencies to provide
overtime costs for participating fugitive task force members, pursuant to the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the Marshals Service and The City of Fort Worth.
Period of Performance: October 6, 2009 to September 30, 2010
2010
Appropriation Data
State and Local agencies overtime funding provided to support joint law enforcement
operations and Marshals Service fugitive task forces. A total of $75,000 is provided to the
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMEN
Upon proper receipt and reimbursement request
documentation, the Marshals Service will reimburse the state and local agencies for these
expenses.
Certification of Funds Available: ������
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MOU Authorization:
CfTy SECRETARY
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Trent Touchstone
Chief Deputy or RFTF Commander
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Je rey W. Halstead
Department Representative
10/6/09
Date
10/6/09
Date
Date
Form USM-607
Rev. 11 /09
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TX
Tom Higgins
Assistant City Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY:
Monica Wofford Wood
Assistant City Attorney
Date: I °
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Authorization:
Contract Number:
CITY SEC TTARY
R. WORTH, TX
FISCAL YEAR 2010
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between:
CITY OF FORT WORTH, acting by and through the FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
And United States Marshals Service
I AN
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/15/2009 —Ord. No. 18970-12-2009
DATE: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 REFERENCE NO.: **C-23982
LOG NAME: 35FYIOUSMSMOU
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Execution of Two Memoranda of Understanding with the United States Marshals Service for
the Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Costs of $33,000.00 for Vehicle Fuel and Retrofitting and an Amount
Not to Exceed $80,000.00 in Overtime Funds for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit to Participate in the
Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Task Force and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Marshals
Service for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds in the amount of $33,000.00 for fuel and vehicle
retrofitting costs incurred by the City for vehicles issued to the Police Department's Fugitive Unit;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a similar Memorandum of Understanding with the United States
Marshals Service for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds in the amount of $80,000.00 in overtime
costs for the Fugitive Unit's participation in the Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Task Force; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $113,000.00 upon execution of the Memoranda of Understanding.
DISCUSSION:
These Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) are entered into with the United States Marshals Service
(USMS) pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Public L. 106-544, §6, December 19,
2000, 114 Stat. 2718, 28 U.S.C. §566 note). The Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 provides that,
"the Attorney General shall, upon consultation with appropriate Department of Justice and Department of the
Treasury law enforcement components, establish permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces consisting
of Federal, State and local law enforcement authorities in designated regions of the United States, to be
directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals Service, for the purpose of locating and apprehending
fugitives."
The City of Fort Worth Police Department receives asset forfeiture funds from the USMS for the Fugitive
Unit's participation in the Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Task Force (DFW FAST). Under the
first MOU, $18,000.00 in fuel reimbursement and $15,000.00 for vehicle retrofitting would be reimbursed
for three of the Fugitive Unit's vehicles that are used for participation in DFW FAST. Under the second
MOU, approximately $80,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred in connection with the Fugitive Unit's
participation in DFW FAST would be reimbursed. The USMS will reimburse the City after funds have been
expended.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
execution of the Memoranda of Understanding and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 488919 035489434000 $1134000600
3R76 5(VARIOUS) 035489434010 $113.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
1. 35FYl0USMSMOU AO edited.doc
Tom Higgins (6192)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Monique Lee (4229)
am
TO: Shannon Hawkins, Police Department
FROM: Allison Tidwell, City Secretary's Office
DATE: January 15, 2010
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RECEIVING
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL AND VEHICLE RETRFITTING COSTS
FOR VEHICLES ISSUED TO FUGITIVE UNIT AND FOR OVERTIME
FUNDS FOR PARTICIPATION IN DFW FAST TASK FORCE
These documents are being forwarded to you for original signatures from the U.S. Marshals
Service. All signed copies of the contract must be returned with original signatures for final
processing.
Failure to return the documents will delay the final processing of the contract. Once we have
received all of the documents, we will assign a contract number. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
If you have any questions, please call me at 817-392-6090.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/15/2009 -Ord. No. 18970-12-2009
DATE: 12/15/2009 REFERENCE NO.: **C-23982 LOG NAME: 35FY10USMSMOU
CODE; C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of Two Memoranda of Understanding with the United States
Marshals Service for the Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Costs of $33,000.00 for
Vehicle Fuel and Retrofitting and an Amount Not to Exceed $80,000.00 in Overtime Funds
for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit to Participate in the Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive
Apprehension Task Force and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States
Marshals Service for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds in the amount of $33,000.00 for fuel
and vehicle retrofitting costs incurred by the City for vehicles issued to the Police Department's
Fugitive Unit;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a similar Memorandum of Understanding with the United
States Marshals Service for the purpose of receiving reimbursable funds in the amount of $80,000.00
in overtime costs for the Fugitive Unit's participation in the Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension
Task Force; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $113,000.00 upon execution of the Memoranda of Understanding.
DISCUSSION:
These Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) are entered into with the United States Marshals
Service (USMS) pursuant to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 (Public L. 106-544, §6,
December 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 2718, 28 U.S.C. §566 note). The Presidential Threat Protection Act of
2000 provides that, "the Attorney General shall, upon consultation with appropriate Department of
Justice and Department of the Treasury law enforcement components, establish permanent Fugitive
Apprehension Task Forces consisting of Federal, State and local law enforcement authorities in
designated regions of the United States, to be directed and coordinated by the United States
Marshals Service, for the purpose of locating and apprehending fugitives."
The City of Fort Worth Police Department receives asset forfeiture funds from the USMS for the
Fugitive Unit's participation in the Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Task Force (DFW FAST).
Under the first MOU, $18,000.00 in fuel reimbursement and $15,000.00 for vehicle retrofitting would
be reimbursed for three of the Fugitive Unit's vehicles that are used for participation in DFW FAST.
Under the second MOU, approximately $80,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred in connection with
the Fugitive Unit's participation in DFW FAST would be reimbursed. The USMS will reimburse the
City after funds have been expended.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above
recommendations, execution of the Memoranda of Understanding and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
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TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 5
(VARIOUS) 035489434010
GR76 488919 035489434000
$113,000.00
$113,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b�
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
35FY10USMSMOU AO edited.doc
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Tom Higgins (6192)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Monique Lee (4229)
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