HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0043) M&C 19-0032City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/06/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0032
LOG NAME: 35FY2019-20 HIDTA SURGE
SUBJECT
Ratify Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for Reimbursement of Overtime
Costs in an Amount Up to $36,687.50 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE
Program Task Force for Fiscal Years 2019 & 2020, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for reimbursement of
overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE Program for Fiscal
Years 2019 & 2020;
2. Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to $36,687.50 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for one officer assigned to the Texoma High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE Program Task Force for two years; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an
amount of $36,687.50, upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1999, the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) to address the problem of drug trafficking in North Texas through various task forces. The Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
(HIDTA) Western Drug Squad/Group 2 SURGE Program Task Force seeks to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the City of Fort Worth by immobilizing
targeted violators and trafficking organizations, gathering and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking of narcotics and other dangerous
drugs, and by conducting undercover operations where appropriate.
The task force will also engage in other traditional methods of investigations in order that the task force's activities will result in effective
prosecution in both State and federal courts.
The Fort Worth Police Department currently will assign one officer to the HIDTA Western Drug Squad SURGE Program Task Force. The City of
Fort Worth will be reimbursed by the DEA for overtime expenses related to the department's participation in the task force in an amount not to
exceed $36,687.50. Benefits such as retirement, FICA and other expenses are not reimbursable. No matching funds are required. This is a
reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are prohibited.
This task force serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: Drug Enforcement Administration
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the Agreement and the adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. This is a
reimbursement grant. The Police Department is responsible for requesting all reimbursements.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Edwin Kraus 4131
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton 4224