HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 55067 CSC No.55067
2021 PROGRAM - FUNDED STATE AND LOCAL TASK
FORCE AGREEMENT
TASK FORCE GROUP (FT. WORTH)
CITY OF FORT WORTH
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is made this 1" day of October, 2020, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the City of Fort Worth, a home
rule municipal corporation, acting by and through Jay Chapa, its duly authorized Deputy City
Manager, ORl# TX2201200 (hereinafter "City"). 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 Fort
Worth area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and
general welfare of the people of Fort Worth,the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The Task Force Group (Ft.Worth) Task Force will perform the activities and duties described
below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Fort Worth 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 (Ft. Worth) Task Force,the FWPD agrees
to detail five (5) experienced officers to the Task Force 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 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 Task Force Group (Ft. Worth) Task Force, DEA will assign
seven (7) Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA will also, subject to the availability of
annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary ffinds, and
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FT. WORTH, TX
assigned to the Task Force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel funds,
funds for thepurchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment, training, and other
support items.
During the period of assignment to the Task Force, 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 payment. Annual overtime for each state or local law enforcement officer is
capped at the equivalent of 25% of a GS-12, Step 1, of the general pay scale for the Rest of United
States. Reimbursement for all types of qualified expenses shall be contingent upon availability of
funds and the submission of a proper request for reimbursement which shall be submitted monthly or
quarterly on a fiscal year basis, and which provides the names of the investigators who incurred
overtime for DEA during the invoiced period, the number of overtime hours incurred, the hourly
regular and overtime rates in effect for each investigator, and the total cost for the invoiced period.
Invoices must be submitted at least quarterly within 10 business days of the end of the invoiced
period. Note: Task Force Officer's overtime "shall not include any costs for benefits, such as
retirement, FICA, and other expenses." The salary of the clerical support will also be reimbursed to
the FW PD in the amount not to exceed $33,567, which is based on a GS-06, Step 1, taken from the
2020 General Schedule (Base), without locality pay.
6. In no event will the FWPD charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or
implementation of this agreement.
7. 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.
8. 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 audits and examinations are completed and resolved, or for a period
of six (6) years after termination of this agreement, whichever is sooner.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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11. When issuing statements, press releases, requests for .proposals, .bid solicitations, and other
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole 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.
12. The term of this' agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2021. 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:
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Eduardo A. C ez:
Special Agent in Charge
For the Fort Worth Police Department
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Date:
Ed4 J Kraus
Chief of Police
Fort Worth Police Department
Date:
Jay Chapa
Deputy City Manager
City of Fort Worth
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Date: 11-04-2020
T ylor Paris
Assistant City Attorney
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
ATTESTED BY:
�,,o�oFORro0Oa�P 12/21/2020
i to °O�JY Date:
Mary J. Kayser p v g =f Y�
City Secretary00
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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.
Date: l U 2rZ-7y Z
Adriana Gonzales
Financial Compliance Analyst
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FT. WORTH, TX
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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 belowto 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
Government-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 idlic (Federal ,State,.ctr tocal) tra sa io or co tr ct un er
i transaclon;, violation ofede aln or �}a n itruseAs a uiredb Sgec�on 1352 Tale 31 of the U,S. Code, and o es o�. commission of embez��eme,n�, the . orgelry,
impfer�ente�ay 28 CFR Part 69 # r ons a to in into ar�t � er fa sificatiop,or destruction o recor s, ma mg a se
r cogppe[a�ive reement over$�b���0, as c�efine� at 2rF� sae ents, or receiving sto en property;
9art 69,the apper�ant certifies that:
Are riot present) indict id for or th rwise criminal) or civtll
(ba) No Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be paid, CfSar ed py a overt ntaef ntd (�ec�eral, St te, or I�cal)wi�i
y or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing mr � pion?, anty of lie ofleens�s enumerateda m paragraph �1)
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, �br o is cer ifica on;and
a Member or Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in riconnectionin with the rd�Have not withinea�F��e-year grriod Rre2edin N a gliclatior
making ,of any Federal grant fhe entering into of any tt� d f lr 9 tt P
coo erative agreement, and extension, continuation, renewal, on r more u i sa ins a era), Sta e, r oca i
P 9 ermina a for caus or a au t;an
amendment,or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative I
agreement; ,
B Where the a plicant is unable to c tify to anv f the
sfateme is in thisP rtrication, he or s�ie shall attac� an
b.If an �u ds ofher than Federal a r riated funds hav been explanation to this application.
� d or ryvill�e paid to anygrson feoFn �iencm�or atemn�to
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uence an o cer or e o ee [ an a en a e e of i
aress,art c�icer or e[n oee o Con goes as e p ore o DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
mber o on ress i co ne tiop { t is a era n or
co��eratix a�rengrit, eher�c�ersie� sal co and Y n9 GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
u ttan ar orm. -. isclosure o o b in
ivdres, in accordance with i s in§tructions; As re uiredaa b ecp Frtre W9rk lacrte qCt of 1988, and
angl a�te28 P t7 Sections�bp 615'and �t �s' as
( The ndersipned sh II re uire that_the la❑, S]e of this cer-
fi caUon� inldlded inurea�ard d�ocumensts to7�Qisubawsrdsra� A. Tthe apgli�ca�t cebrtTes that it will or will continue to provide a '
a tiers. inc udin s grants, b ntractt un dr �aqrantll a t� drug-ree w pace y:
cog eratly ree�, en S, rid su contr C s an trtat a su -
reci�ients shaelcerfify and eisclose accorarng�y.
(a P blIishin a�� fstat���mI �erit noti In ,ributioo, ��,em loges that the
cma gpENg e pg qr
e 5trslled.fsnbsflance is gr afnwill brie aReter sessg ee
� Cn'1TTERSION,ANDOTHER employees orvi�atio�io�sucehprohibition;
rb) Establi hin a ongoing drug-free awareness program to
As required b Executi a Ordd r 11 549, D barment ,end inform emp�oyc s a�out-
Sau P�n a n,a ciimpglemce9nvvte��tt?ansaai ns,6-10 T ine aT" �
�FR Dart 7, ection�7.b1�- (1)The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace; j
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (2)The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(�3� spAavailable drug�c�unseling, rehabilitation, and employee
(a)Are not presentN debarred, suspended, proposed for debar- sis ce programs; n
ment declared inelli pqle, sentenced to a denial of Federal
benefits by a State or F y eralY curt, or voluntarily excluded gfro y �41 The�ggalties that may.bghimpwosdePe�aLPe n employees for drug I
covered transactions b an Federal department or agency;; use v o a ions occurring in e o
((c) making it a re r ment that each em Io ee to be en ed i
6b Have riott wth' a thr a-yea eriod recedin t is a pli lion the erio ance� rant be given e c�py of the sieaeemene
f�ecnoin°misao�n o �auae a civic.iiin o ense in�c�nRec�t on weia'i required by paragrapT�e(a�;
fq r a cri
o�taining,attempting to obtain,or performing a
d Noti he emplo ee. in the tatement a fired b
e1nPR y�a�tt it,as a coyndition of employment undergt�e granty
OJP FORM 4061/6(3-91)REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2,4062/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
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(1)Abide by the terms of the statement;and
(�6611 ptify he ern to er in wna'tti of his or hner conviction for a
latea�an five cale�neddagys aftesuch con�ictione workplace no
(( ) N4ti ing the a enc , in writin ith� c lendar days after
Peceinrfotice UgngQrysu� raaph. a)� taorra an errYplo ee Check I— hf there are workplace on file that are not identified
�r q is rege w a ua nobs uc copvi ti n. ere,
m 0 er$7 Qn�Vlc tm ro es g st ro�Vl once, n u In 3 h
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ositio n�DC1� fJocehl inoluethevecJnenefifi 'tiori a cfai�eme'ele ftohmea olateion�s p ov oesinheaac enteraltfiastaq
numer�s�oeaci�a ectedgrant; ea Aac�o � hlcnst � �e m �} a to ���d tlon
ma yelcct to�unsieo6 F�o�m 4061/9/nc aetes anc ate pagenncies
Tak�n4 one. of the,followiae actipns, wgithi 0d)(glenwd r
vs o eceivm notice un r supp ar ran )) Check if the State has elected to complete OJP Form
respect to anyem�loyee who is so convietec r 4061/7.
(1 Taking ap�ro n to rso nel .action a airs t sgt n
egBliofinentsP-r9 rre ndgi alnedclio?ffi3�oaassamenaea;ore DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
q (GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS)
Requiring such em I e.o participate satisfactori i a dru As re uir dd b e pu Fre W r large ct of 1988, and
gUuse�tcie ap�ropn€aee agency,aa}l a°Por�oca��iea�thaRaw en orcemen, F�I a��18 b art 67; ections s01 andf6p��2�ntees, as
A. Asa edition of the grant,.I certify that I will not engage in
(g)Making a good faith effort to,continue to maintain a drug-free the unlaul manuf dure, distnbutipn, dis8ensin aoc'e 'oq
workplace through implementation of paragraphs(a), (b),(c), (d), r use o a ontrol�ed substance in con ition Y activ�ry wi h
(e),and(f). 1e grant;anc�
The grante may insert in tl e race.Drovided Aelow the site B. If convinced of a criminal drug offense resulting.from a
sl f tlTeerPformance of work ne in connection with tee violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, I will
pec'Of,s gra : report the conviction in writing, within 1.0 carendar days of the
conviction,to: De arfinent of Justice, Office of Justice rograms,
Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip D.C. 0531ntrol Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington,
codeI
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I hereby certify that the applicant will complywith the above certifications.
1. Grantee Name and Address:
City of Fort Worth
505 W. Felix St.
Fort Worth. TX 76115
2. Application Number and/or Project Name 3. Grantee IRSNendor Number
75-6000528
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
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Edwin Kraus
5. Signature 6. Date
Fdwt;rz�<Mae 12/01/2020
Edwin Kraus(Dec 1,202016:24 CST)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT 1I
DATE: 10/20/2020 REFERENCE **M&C 20- LOG NAME: 35FY2021 TASK FORCE
NO.: 0759 GROUP FT. WORTH
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT. (ALL)Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice,
Drug Enforcement Administration for Reimbursement of Overtime Costs in an Amount Up
to$129,467.00 for Participation in the Task Force Group Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2021,
Authorize Execution of Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration for reimbursement of overtime costs for participation in the Task
Force Group Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2021;
2. Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement governing the Task Force
Group Fort Worth Task Force equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States
Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program;
3. Authorize the acceptance of funds, in an amount up to $129,467.00, for the reimbursement
of overtime costs for five officers assigned to the Task Force Group Fort Worth; and
4. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount up to $129,467.00, upon execution of the
agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA)Task Force Group Fort Worth (Task Force)since its creation in 1985. Officers
assigned to the Task Force perform activities designed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the Tarrant
County area. The duties of the Task Force include gathering and reporting intelligence data related to
trafficking narcotics and dangerous drugs, conducting undercover operations and engaging in other
traditional methods of investigations.
Currently there are five officers assigned to the Task Force. Each officer must be detailed to the Task
Force for a period of no less than two years. Pursuant to the agreement, the DEA will reimburse the
City of Fort Worth up to $19,180.00 per officer for the officers'overtime expenses.Additionally, the
agreement reimburses the City of Fort Worth in an amount up to $33,567.00 for a portion of one
clerical employee's salary for performing administrative tasks related to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide
matching funds.
This Task Force serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of
the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, in the Grants Operating Other Fund. The Police Department(and Financial
Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior
to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Ed Kraus (4231)
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales (4217)
ATTACHMENTS
35FY2021_TASK_FORCE_GROUP (FT WORTH) 21003(5).docx