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The U.S. Department of Justice, 2018 Joint Guide to Equitable Sharing for State, Local, and
Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies, governs this Agreement. The State and Local Law Enforcement
members ("Participants"), of the DEA Task Force Group (Fort Worth) ("Task Force"), hereby agree
to the following terms and conditions of this Memorandum of Understanding("MOU") governing the
Task Force's equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States Department of Justice
("DOJ") Equitable Sharing Program.
The following are the Task Force Participants and their contribution to the Task Force:
• Arlington Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• Fort Worth Police Department/Three (3) officers assigned to the Task Force
• Lake Worth Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• North Richland Hills Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• Parker County Sheriff's Office/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• Tarrant County Criminal DAO/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• Weatherford Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• Department of Public Safety/Two (2) officers assigned to the Task Force
Participants acknowledge that equitable sharing is at the discretion of the Attorney General
and not guaranteed in any case. Participants acknowledge that sharing will not be awarded in a case if
victims have not been fully compensated. State and Local government entities can be considered
victims. Participants acknowledge that the DOJ Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section
(MLARS)will be the sole decider for 100%property requests.
Sharing percentages shall be based upon the following formula:
Agencies with one or more full time deputized Task Force Officers (TFOs) assigned to the
Task Force will receive an equitable, prearranged sharing percentage that fairly reflects the overall
agencies' investigative,financial,or administrative contributions to the task force and/or the agencies'
efforts resulting in federal forfeiture of the asset, including accounting for any participation by a
federal agency.
The maximum amount available for sharing is currently 80%of the asset value minus expenses
related to the seizure, and minus any percentages allotted for agencies not a part or recently added to
this Sharing Agreement who have also participated quantitatively or qualitatively in the asset seizure.
The new minimum sharing amount is $500. Sharing is not automatically 80%. The actual sharing
amount allocated to participating agencies may be impacted by numerous factors. The sharing
percentages awarded to State and Local Law Enforcement agencies is based on qualitative and
quantitative contributions, and is no longer deducted from the 20% federal share.
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Participants understand that if a non-MOU member receives an equitable share based upon
their contribution, then the MOU Participants' shares shall be reduced proportionately (e.g., if non-
MOU agency receives 10% based upon their contribution, then the MOU Participants' percentages
shall be based upon 90% of the maximum amount available for sharing).
Participants further understand that additional adjustments may be necessary so to ensure that
DOJ receives a minimum of 20%.
Participants further understand that the federal decision-makers, including DEA, on each
equitable sharing request retain discretion to modify percentages as deemed appropriate based on the
facts and circumstances in each case.
The additional and/or departure of Participant agencies and personnel shall not require renewal
of this Sharing Agreement. Rather, the equitable, prearranged sharing percentages shall continue to
fairly reflect Participant agencies investigative, financial, or administrative contributions to the task
force and/or the agencies' efforts resulting in federal forfeiture of the asset.
This Sharing Agreement shall remain in force upon the addition or departure of law
enforcement agencies in the DEA Task Force Group (Fort Worth). This agreement shall be reviewed
annually at the time each agency completes the State and Local Task Force Agreement with DEA for
the coming Fiscal Year. Termination shall be by mutual consent in writing by all Task Force
Participants or by the withdrawal of DEA,(the latter upon 30 days advance written notice to all current
Task Force Participants).
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
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Eduardo A. Chavez
Special Agent in Charge
Dallas Field Division
For the City of Fort Worth:
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Chief of Police
City of Fort Worth
Date:
Jay Chapa V
Deputy City Manager
City of Fort Worth
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Date:
Tayl C. Paris
Ass stant City Attorney
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ATTESTED BY:
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of
this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
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Adriana onzales
Management Analyst
RECORD
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9/22/2021 M&C Review
Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORTY RRTTH^
DATE: 9/21/2021 REFERENCE **M&C 21- LOG NAME: 35FY2022 TASK FORCE GROUP
NO.: 0720 FT. WORTH
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
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 $92,019.00 for Participation in the Task Force Group Fort Worth 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 reimbursement of overtime costs for participation in the Task
Force Group Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2022;
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 $92,019.00, for the reimbursement of
overtime costs for three 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, subject to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to
$92,019.00, for the purpose of reimbursements of overtime costs for participation in the
Task Force Group Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2022.
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 three 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 $58,116.00 for three officers' overtime expenses. Additionally, the
agreement reimburses the City of Fort Worth in an amount up to $33,903.00 for a portion of one
clerical employee's salary for performing administrative tasks related to the Task Force, totaling of
$92,019.00.
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.
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
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to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Neil Noakes (4212)
Additional Information Contact:
Sarah Shannon (4254)
Adriana Gonzales (4217)
ATTACHMENTS
35FY2022 TASK FORCE GROUP FT. WORTH 21003 A021(r4) revised.docx
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