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Fort Worth Police Department
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 HIDTA Task Force Group 2 (Dallas) ("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:
• Fort Worth Police Department/One (1) officer 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.
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%.
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH,TX
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 HIDTA Task Force Group 2 (Dallas). 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. ez
Special Agent in Charge
Dallas Field Division
For the City of Fort Worth:
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City of Fort Worth
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Jay Chapa
Deputy City Manager
City of Fort Worth
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APPROVE AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Taylor . Paris
Assistant City Attorney
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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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Adraina Gonzales
Management Analyst
OFFICIAL RECORD
COTY SECRETARY
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOftq T o m
DATE: 9/21/2021 REFERENCE LOG NAME: 35FY= HIDTA TASK FORCE
NO.: G:ZOUP 2
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 $19,372.00 for Participation in the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task
Force Group 2 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
Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year 2022;
2. Authorize the execution of an Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement governing the Texoma
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force Group 2 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 Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
Task Force Group 2; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to
$19,372.00, for the purpose of reimbursements for overtime costs from United
States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1999, the City of Fort Worth has worked cooperatively with the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)to address the problem of drug trafficking in North
Texas through various task forces. The Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task
Force Group 2 (Task Force) seeks to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the City of Fort Worth by
immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations, gathering and reporting intelligence data
relating to trafficking of narcotics and other 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's activities will result in effective prosecution in both state and federal courts.
The Fort Worth Police Department will assign one officer to the HIDTA Task Force Group 2. 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.
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. 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 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 HIDTA TASK FORCE GROUP 2 21001 A021(r4) revised.docx
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