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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 44965-A1 (2)cITYsECRETMYqJCONTRACT qCo5—AI ADDENDUM to Task Force Agreement This agreement is an addendum to the Agreement dated 1st day of October, 2013, between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Fort Worth Police Department. 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. 1. The term of the Agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one (1) through September 20, 2014. 2. Except as modified by this addendum, the 2014 State and Local Task Force Agreement between DEA and the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) shall remain in full force and effect. MODIFICATIONS: 1. To accomplish the objectives of the HIDTA Group 2 Task Force, the FWPD agrees to detail eight (8) experienced officers to the HIDTA Group 2 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. 2. During the period of assignment to the DEA HIDTA Group 2 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. HIDTA will, subject to availability of appropriated funds, reimburse the FWPD for overtime payments made by it to the officers, up to a sum equivalent to 25 percent of the salary of a GS-12, step 1, Federal employee (currently $17,202.25), per officer. Note: Task Force Officer's overtime "Shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses." For the Drug Enforcement Administration: Daniel R. Salter Special Agent in Charge City of Fort Worth harles W. Daniels Assistant City Manager Addendum to CSC No. 44965 State and Local Task Force Agreement Page 1 of 2 Date: OS- .ZO/r Date: 02. /7 /4-' L'- EVICT L RECORD ©11TV SECRETARY iPK i tlOi 4 o avw 03M333>J 4 For the Fort Worth Police Department For Jeffrey Halstead Chief of Police Fort Worth Police Department Approved to Form and Legality Maleshia B. Farmer Sr. Assistant City Attorney At?c CciJt Attest Mary J. Kayser City Secretary z(«(zolki Addendum to CSC No. 44965 State and Local Task Force Agreement Page 2 of 2 Date: a / 4 - 1 OFFICIAL RECORD ti CITY SECRETARY' FT. WORTa, `1,7T: M&C Review Page 1 of 2 DATER CODE SUBJECT: Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FORT VitRTIj COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/11/2014 - Ordinance No. 21121-02-2014 2/11/2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26666 LOG NAME - PUBLIC TYPE: CONSENT HEARING: NO Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 44965 with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Add Two Additional Officers to the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 352014 HIDTA 2 AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of an Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 44965 with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to add two additional officers to the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2; 2. Authorize the acceptance of an additional $34,404.50 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for two additional officers assigned to the task force and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in Grants Fund in the amount of $34,404.50, upon execution of the Amendment. DISCUSSION: On August 13, 2013, the City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication (M&C-26391) to authorize execution of an Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for participation in th North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 (HIDTA) and adopt an appropriation ordinance in the amount of $103,213.50 The mission of the Task Force is to reduce the volume of narcotics and controlled substances being trafficked into and distributed from the Nortl Texas HIDTA area of responsibility through aggressive detection, interdiction, enforcement and prosecution of those individuals and enterprises engaged in such illegal activities. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) would like to amend the Agreement in order to add two additional officers to the taskforce. There are currently six officers assigned to the task force and thi change will bring the total number of officers working the task force to eight. Additionally it is necessary to increase appropriations to cover the overtime expenses for the additional officers estimated not to exceed $34,404 50. The total overtime reimbursed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for the HIDTA Task Force is estimated not to exceed $137,618.00 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 2014 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Police Department is responsible for requesting reimbursements and for the collection of revenues under this Agreement. http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp7ID=19439&councildate=2/11/2014 3/7/2014 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 TO Fund/Account/Centers 3)GR76 451891 035423666000 3) GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 035423666010 $34.404.50 $34.404.50 FROM Fund/Account/Centers Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Charles Daniels (6199) Oriainatina Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231) Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239) ATTACHMENTS 352014 HIDTA 2 AMENDMENT A013.doc http://apps.cfwnet org/counciljiacket/mc review.asp?ID=19439&councildate=2/11/2014 3/7/2014