HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0057) M&C 20-0031City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/14/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0031
LOG NAME: 35FY2020HIDTA WESTERN DRUG SQUAD GROUP 2
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for Reimbursement of Overtime
Costs in an Amount Up to $130,543.00 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 Task
Force for Fiscal Year 2020, Authorize Execution of Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement 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 for reimbursement of
overtime costs for participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 Task Force for Fiscal Year 2020;
and
2. Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement governing the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug
Squad/Group 2 Task Force equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program;
and
3. Authorize the acceptance of funds, in an amount up to $130,543.00, for the reimbursement of overtime costs for seven officers assigned to the
Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Western Drug Squad/Group 2 Task Force; and
4. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an
amount of $130,543.00, 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 Task Force (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 seven officers to the Texoma HIDTA Western Drug Squad/Group 2 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 $130,543.00. 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 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 b� Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales 4217