HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0034) M&C 21-0717City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/21/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0717
LOG NAME: 35FY2022 DEA TAC DIV
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for Reimbursement of
Overtime Costs in an Amount Up to $19,372.00 for Participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Fort Worth Task
Force for Fiscal Year 2022, Authorize Execution of Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement and Adopt Attached 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 participation in
the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Fort Worth Task Force for Fiscal Year 2022;
2. Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing agreement governing the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion 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 $19,372.00, for the reimbursement of overtime costs for one officer assigned to the
Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Group Fort Worth Task Force; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an
amount up to $19,372.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding overtime costs reimbursed from the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
DISCUSSION:
The trafficking of controlled substance pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals continues to be a problem that has substantial effects on the health
and welfare of the people of Tarrant County. Since 2016, the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Group Fort Worth Task Force. The Task Force investigates, disrupts, and dismantles individuals and
organizations involved in diversion schemes (e.g., "doctor shopping", prescription forgery and prevalent retail -level violators) of controlled
pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals in Tarrant County. Duties also include investigating, gathering and reporting of intelligence data, and
conducting undercover operations relating to the trafficking of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals.
The Fort Worth Police Department will assign one officer to the DEA Tactical Diversion Group Fort Worth 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 $19,372.00.
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: United
States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
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 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 by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon 4254
Adriana Gonzales 4217