HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 44081 (2)CITY SECRETARY
CONTRACTI4O.
2013 State and Local Task Force Agreement
Dallas Reid Division
Fort Worth Police Department/City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth MuIficAgency Task Force
oil
This agreement is made this 30th day of September, 2012, between the United States Department
of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Fort Worth Police
Department, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County, Texas (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
Tarrant County 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:
1. The Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force will perform the activities and duties described
below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Tarrant County 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 Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force, the FWPD agrees
to detail five (5) experienced officers to the Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force for a period of
not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the five 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 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. To accomplish the objectives of the Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force, DEA will assign
four (4) 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 five officers assigned to the Task Force.
OFYrll@INC RECORD'
CITY SECRETARY
�F1� 11110RTH, TX
13. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2013. 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:
.r, _..„
James
Specia
ra
t in Charge
For the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas:
to5 it-=
Title
Date: : a Wig, /2
OFFUCIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
Ff. WOR,TI(
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying' and 28 CFR Part 67 "Government -wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Govemment-wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING
Sg t,an -1 52 ne nA t� a gan
Lan rmpiementted at 28eum tar be9,1QID� nas nt neaint a L't rc
varrt 69, the appi�n cerirfies hat:
(a) No Federal appppropriate funds have been paid or will be paid,
by or onbehalfo"ahe underslg ed, to any person for influencing
or atte ptin influence an Oji cer or employee t n agency,
a Member of Congress, an otticer or employee of Qorlgre s, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
makinf any Federal grant ttne entering into of any
coopslive ag eeme t, an exte io ntin ation, renewal,
amendment, o7 modification of any Federal grant or cooperative
agreement;
�b afor wil� bey odd to any perrsonito 1ntluencingfor attem Lino to
q uence an o r or a person oLan anent? a Member o
em bteF orive # re,,r,,or em onneee�oPP on'�e f a owe o
eccoiivi tt s n a�acerada f h nce with i �ts n�rs e;scio'ssure or tibying
tiacationibndm lied in the aware'docaijtmeotsalydrairsuoawards
sap era vsnaQrreee esnts� ancioses oacacnotrracts) rads andstfige� ai� sun-
filoffliga)itSION, AND OTHER
Sau� Penuirndano imElxemen�ed -t 2grCR5Prt
arty
'67 efbra ros to {ixe
c Irborria�rg(7cei reo transactions, ah ue ined° a
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are notpresentlydebarred, suspended, proposedfor debar-
ment deared inet iple. sentenced to a enial of Federal
aenehts b a wale or edera court, or voluntarily excivaea from
covered transactions by any Federal partment or agency;
r Have not within a eriod
no this
r apstpicted or or naa a lication
ie dred nenocoieen gsionorudorcaosan connection wartanaorranrrp rii
t(�t tjut(eys(Ftr_Orsac imrhissio�nddtionpf I)ofra mbezjlemen icli sea tt oI _a ust
Staierr a;sOfi rcaecioeiving sdestr p pertot recoriis, ma rng iaelsryd
Are notpresentlyindicted for or th rw c minas or civil
Gemfi bsss cet o.Laaany or tnedtaoottenses eenuam ra eo id pte oar'agralph i 1)
ejrmmaeecirfomcaore ovori egi uitaetnt ns wastrostloPeciac°ao
B. Where the a ph is. unable to certify to an f the
etateananicn to this a app�ica►ioneon, he or ie snail atttam an
tGRANTEeES f ilW it I1IVIDUALS)
As le�eirtedri a eCFit Frtro�7W�u lad orof 19 8,saas
e�ined r 28 ltr Part ktvi s i 6l and ki. l5
ArugTerne�or�Cpiia
a i a tceceby: stifles that it will or will continue to provide a
d-
a P b,ishinrq��y' a statement noti in ern to ekes that the
bri g ace s` s�es fv' asticmact on i niwei 1 be faked aga nst
userg, a co roe . §u s nce is i
emp gees or vi a io o su pro i ition;
ikroNetnic nye%s a moing drug -free awareness program to
(1) The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace;
t(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
a3�sshvvOgaigiegtiroBraams �nce8unseling, rehabilitation, and employee
(musTe toltrissochctir it nagyin tie gspkisiau n employees for drug
ne oerzc it a eq iree y apanrrcegc0'mae7ntatinsageveenma gig; oareest emdenn 1
�demNoaif�ri a thhi, as 0 canoiition or emplotyment uncleriie grants,
e arrpioe wia
OJP FORM 4081/6 (3-91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4081/2, 4062/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE
M&C Review
DATE•
CODE
SUBJECT:
Page 1 of 2
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTI I
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/25/2012 - Ordinance No. 20421-09-2012
9/25/2012 REFERENCE NO.: **C-25869
C TYPE
CONSENT
LOG NAME•
PUBLIC
HEARING:
Authorize Execution of a Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Continue Operation of the Drug Enforcement
Administration, Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force, Authorize Reimbursement of Costs
Associated with Participation in the Amount Up to $121,870.45 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
35DEA MULTI --AGENCY
TASK FORCEI3
NO
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,
Drug Enforcement Administration to continue operation of the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort
Worth Multi -Agency Task Force;
2. Authorize the term of the Agreement to be September 30, 2012 through September 30, 2013,
3. Authorize the Police Department to accept up to the amount of $121,870.45 for reimbursement of
overtime worked by the assigned officers and support provided by a clerical employee; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $121,870.45.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA) Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force since the creation of the Task Force in 1985. The DEA
Fort Worth Multi -Agency Task Force performs activities and duties to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in
the Tarrant County area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations, gathering
and reporting intelligence data related to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs, conducting
undercover operations, where appropriate, and engaging 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.
The Police Department has five officers assigned to the Task Force and the DEA reimburses the
Police Department for overtime costs up to the amount of $17 202.25 per officer, per year. In
addition, this Agreement will reimburse the City of Fort Worth the salary for one clerical support
employee in the amount not to exceed $35,859.20
During the period of assignment of Fort Worth police officers to the Task Force, the City of Fort Worth
will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits, including overtime, of the officers
assigned to the Task Force.
http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp?ID=17468&councildate=9/25/2012 1/17/2013
M&C Review Page 2 of 2
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above
recommendations, execution of the Agreement and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,
funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2013 budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The
Police Department is responsible for requesting reimbursements and for the collection of revenues
under this Agreement.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
4) GR76 5
(VARIOUS) 035423601010
4)
GR76 451891 035423601010
$121,870.45
$121,870.45
Submitted for City Manaaer's Office bv: Charles Daniels (6199)
Oriainatina Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
ATTACHMENTS
35DEA MULTI ---AGENCY TASK FORCE 13 A012.doc
http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp?ID=17468&councildate=9/25/2012 1/17/2013