HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0020) M&C 19-0376City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/10/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0376
LOG NAME: 35DEADFW20 SURGE
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Participate in the Drug
Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Airport/Interdiction Task Force (SURGE Funded), Authorize Acceptance in an Amount Up to
$18,649.00 for the Reimbursement of Overtime Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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 to participate in the
Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Airport/Interdiction Task Force (SURGE Funded);
2. Authorize the acceptance in an amount up to $18,649.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for one officer assigned to the Task Force;
and
3. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the
amount of $18,649.00 upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department had been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Dallas/Fort Worth Airport/Interdiction Task
Force (Task Force) from 1985 through 2015, and the Police Department would like to increase participation on the Task Force by adding one
additional officer who is SURGE funded. In this one-year agreement there is one officer added to the Task Force. The DEA will reimburse the City
of Fort Worth for overtime costs only up to the amount of $18,649.00 per officer, per year.
During the period of assignment to the Task Force, the City of Fort Worth will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits,
including additional overtime if necessary, of the officer assigned to the Task Force.
Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this agreement.
This Task Force serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required 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 recommendation, receipt of funding, and adoption of the attached Appropriation
Ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Other 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:
Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Kristina Ashton 4224