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TASK F AGREEMENT
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Rr FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is made this 1st day of October, 2021, between the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the City of
Fort Worth, a home rule municipal corporation, acting by and through Jay Chapa, it's duly
authorized Deputy City Manager ORI#TX2201200 (hereinafter "City"). The DEA is authorized
to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances
under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in
the Fort Worth area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the
health and general welfare of the people of Fort Worth,the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The Task Force Group (Fort Worth) will perform the activities and duties described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Fort Worth area by immobilizing targeted violators
and trafficking organizations;
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous
drugs; and
c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in
effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Texas.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the Task Force Group (Fort Worth),the City agrees to detail
three (3) experienced officers to the Task Force Group (Fort Worth) for a period of not less
than two years. During this period of assignment,the City officer will be under the direct
supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force.
3. The City officers assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to DEA policies and procedures.
Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the
Task Force.
4. The City officers assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force Officers of
DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Task Force Group (Fort Worth), DEA will assign seven
(7)Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA will also, subject to the availability of annually
appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and
equipment to support the acitivies of the DEA Special Agents and officers assigned to the
Task Force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel funds, funds for
the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment, training, and other
support items.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT WORTH,TX
6. During the period of assignment to the Task Force, the City will remain responsible for
establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned to the Task
Force, and for making all payments due them. DEA will, subject to availability of funds,
reimburse the City for overtime payment. Annual overtime for each state or local law
enforcement officer is capped at the equivalent of 25%of a GS-12, Step 1, of the general pay
scale for the Rest of United States. Reimbursement for all types of qualified expenses shall
be contingent upon availability of funds and the submission of a proper request for
reimbursement which shall be submitted monthly or quarterly on a fiscal year basis, and
which provides the names of the investigators who incurred overtime for DEA during the
invoiced period,the number of overtime hours incurred,the hourly regular and overtime rates
in effect for each investigator, and the total cost for the invoiced period. Invoices must be
submitted at least quarterly within 30 business days of the end of the invoiced period. Note:
Task Force Officer's overtime "shall not include any costs for benefits, such as
retirement, FICA, and other expenses." The salary of the clerical support will also be
reimbursed to the City in the amount not to exceed$33,903,which is based on a GS-06, Step
1,taken from the 2021 General Schedule (Base), without locality pay.
7. In no event will the City charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or
implementation of this agreement.
8. The City shall maintain on a current basis complete and accurate records and accounts of all
obligations and expenditures of funds under this agreement in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and instructions provided by DEA to facilitate on-site
inspection and auditing of such records and accounts.
9. The City shall permit and have readily available for examination and auditing by DEA, the
United States Department of Justice, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any
of their duly authorized agents and representatives,any and all records, documents,accounts,
invoices,receipts or expenditures relating to this agreement. The City shall maintain all such
reports and records until all audits and examinations are completed and resolved, or for a
period of six (6)years after termination of this agreement,whichever is later.
10. The City shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and all
requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United States Department of
Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F, G, H andl.
11. The City agrees that an authorized officer or employee will execute and return to DEA the
attached OJP Form 4061/6, Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and
Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. The City
acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no Federal funds will be awarded
to the City by DEA until the completed certification is received.
12. When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole in part with Federal money,the
City shall clearly state (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project which
will be financed with Federal money and (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the
project or program.
13. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2022. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty days'
advance written notice. Billing for all outstanding obligations must be received by DEA
within 90 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible only
for obligations incurred by City during the term of this agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
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Date:
Eduardo A. Chdvez
Special Agent in Charge
Dallas Field Division
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Date:
Noakes
Chief of Police
City of Fort Worth
Date:
Jay Chapa
Deputy City Manager
City of Fort Worth
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Date:71� lB �Z1
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Assistant City Attorney
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 performanc and reporting requirements.
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Adriana Gonzales
Financial Compiance Analyst
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
f OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
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jApplicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69,"New
Restrictions on Lobbying"and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government-wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace(Grants)."The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING iVc (Federal .State,.or Local) tea sactio or co tr ct undertransaction;. violation of ede a� or to ntitrusAs e uir d b gge�tlon 1352 Tale 31 of the U.,S. Code, and tes o commission of embez cment, �heorr ,
imp�ernen ed 28 CFR Part 691`00IIpp rsons e to in into t er falsification.or destruction otz records, making �alsye
Rr co a ative reeme t over'�1UU,e600, as �efine� at 2 2 stater>Y nfk or receiving stolen property;
art 6e the app�iant ceifies that:
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Are not present) indict d fot or th rwise criminall or civtll
�a) No Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be paid, ar ed by a fgovApji ntafpnttX (�e�eral, St�te, or l0al)wi K
y or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing mri{osion anty o e o ens s enumerate in paragraph �1)
or attemptingg to influence an officer or employee of any agency, $ o is cer ifica ion;and
a Member o1 Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
making of any Federal rant the entering into of any �d��Have not within aTree-yaeareriod ec8eding tthi ap�liclatior
coo erative agreement, and extension, continuation, renewal, on r more pu i ttr sa ionse era), Sta e, r oca
amendment, or modificationdof any Federal grant or cooperative terminaec�for cause or dcefau t;and )
agreement;
B. Where the a plica�� is.unable to c rtify to an f the
statemepts in thisp cortirti.cation, he or s�ie shall ahca an
b If an ff ds ofher than Federal a r riated funds have been explanation to this application.
id orwNd id to an rson fo Qn �iencm or ahteem ttin to
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a�n ress ar officer or em o ee of Co res 6 ara emploee of
vl�mbet o on ress i co ne tioo t t iS Fe era grant or DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
copppp era t1 ee are nP�1t, qhe ersi s S air co plIea and GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
uprrltt y tant�arde Form u��, Isclosure oT Loabying
ct121es, in accordance with its instructions; As re wired b e D Fre W rkplartce q t ofpr�1988, and
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As required b Executive Ord r 12549, Debarment end orm emp oy s about-
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�FR Part 97,�S�ction�7.5e1�- (1)The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace;
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: ( 1
(2)The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(a)Are not presently, debarred, suspended, proposed for debar- 835s staynce prog�amsuga��unseling, rehabilitation, and employee
ment declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal
benefits by a State or t-ey eral�court, or voluntarily excluded gfro y L41 The�gr�alties that may b imposded upon employees for drug
covered transactions b an Federal de artment or a enc ; Huse v o a ions occurring in he wo a e;
c) Mak'n it a re r ment that eaQh err Io ee to be en ed i
b) Have not with n a thur a-yea er�Od recedintq t�is�aopli tion he per>`o nancea P%e rant be given c�py of the sta omen
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OJP FORM 4061/6(3-91)REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2,4062/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORTH
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.
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
FROM
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
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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