HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0071) M&C 20-0759City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/20/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0759
LOG NAME: 35FY2021 TASK FORCE GROUP FT. WORTH
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.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: US
DOJ DEA
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.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales 4217