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Home My WebLink About064272 - General - Contract - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement AdministrationFORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Subject of the Agreement FY 2026 DEA Fort Worth Police Task Force Agreement M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 8 If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8 If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: October 1, 2025 If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: September 30, 2026 If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8 *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 8 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following _ order: rder: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department. CSC No. 64272 FY 2026 PROGRAM - FUNDED STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT DALLAS FIELD DIVISION TASK FORCE GROUP (FORT WORTH) FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT This agreement is effective upon the date of the last signature by the authorized representative of the parties, and is between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Fort Worth Police Department ORI# 2201200 (hereinafter FWPD). The DEA is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 USC § 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: 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 Groups (Fort Worth), FWPD agrees to detail (4) experienced officers to the Task Force Groups (Fort Worth) for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the FWPD officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force. 3 The FWPD 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 FWPD officers assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force Officers of DEA pursuant to 21 USC § 878. 5 To accomplish the objectives of the Task Force Group (Fort Worth), DEA will assign seven (7) Special Agents to the Task Forces. FWPD agrees to provide and maintain a vehicle for use for each of its assigned Task Force Officers. DEA will also, subject to the availability of annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and FWPD 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 Page 1 of 4 FT. WORTH, TX 6 During the period of assignment to the Task Force Group (Fort Worth), the FWPD 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 FWPD for overtime payments. Annual overtime for each state and local law enforcement officer is capped at the equivalent to 25% of the salary of a GS-12, step 1, of the general pay scale for the rest of the United States. Reimbursement for all types of qualified expenses shall be contingent upon availability of funds and 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 investigators who incurred overtime for DEA during 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. The FWPD will bill overtime as it is performed and no later than 60 days after the end of each quarter in which the overtime is performed. Note: Task Force Officer's overtime "shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses." 7 In no event will the FWPD charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or implementation of this agreement. 8 The 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 FWPD 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 FWPD 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 FWPD 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 and I. 11 The FWPD 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 FWPD acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no Federal funds will be awarded to the FWPD 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 or in part with Federal money, the FWPD shall clearly state: (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or Page 2 of 4 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, 2026. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty days' advance written notice. DEA's support to the Task force, including reimbursement of overtime, is subject to the availability of funds on a fiscal year basis (October 1 through September 30 of the next year). Billing for all outstanding obligations must be received by DEA within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year or within 60 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible only for obligations incurred by FWPD during the term of this agreement on a fiscal year basis, subject to the availability of funds. For the Drug Enforcement Administration: Date: Joseph B. Tucker Acting Special Agent in Charge For the Fort Worth Police Department: Z''11/06/2025 Rober Allldr�e (Nov 6, 202514:46:41 CST) Date: Robert A. Alldredge, Jr. Executive Assistant Chief Fort Worth Police Department For the City of Fort Worth, Texas: ZJI., 9,�, William Johnson Assistant City Manager Date: 11/07/2025 Page 3 of 4 City of Fort Worth internal ROUTING process: Approved as to Form and Legality: By: Name: Jerris Mapes Title: Sr. Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: N/A Approved: N/A 1295: N/A 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. By: Name: Title: �CatG�Y�n Agee Kathryn Agee (trov 6, 202 0:14:58 CST) Kathryn Agee Senior Management Analyst City Secretary: By: Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 4 of 4