HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0073) M&C 20-0760City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/20/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0760
LOG NAME: 35FY2021 HIDTA DFW AIRPORT TASK FORCE
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 $57,540.00 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas DFW Airport Task Force 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 Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas DFW Airport Task Force for Fiscal Year 2021;
2. Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement governing the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas DFW Airport
Task Force equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program;
3. Authorize the acceptance of an amount up to $57,540.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for three officers assigned to the Texoma High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas DFW Airport Task Force for one year; and
4. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of $57,540.00 upon execution of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to address the
problem of drug trafficking in North Texas through various task forces. The Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) DFW Task Force
(Task Force) seeks to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Fort Worth area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations, gathering
and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking of narcotics and 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 activities will result in
prosecution in both state and federal courts.
The Fort Worth Police Department will assign three officers to the Texoma HIDTA DFW Airport 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 up to $57,540.00. Benefits
such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses are not reimbursable. This is a reimbursement agreement and indirect costs are prohibited. No
matching funds are required.
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 Federal Fund. This is a reimbursement grant. The Police
Department is responsible for requesting reimbursements and ensuring reimbursements are received. Prior to expenditure being incurred, the
Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Gonzales 4217