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FY 2026 Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement
Tactical Diversion Squad (Fort Worth)
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 (the "Participants"), of the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad (Fort Worth) (the 'Task Force"),
hereby agree to the following terms and conditions of this Memarandum 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:
• Tarrant County Sheriffs Office/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Farce
• Granbury Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• North Richland Hills Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force
• Benbrook Police Department/One (1) officer assigned 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 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 I00% 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).
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Participants further understand that additional adjustments may be necessary as 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 farfeiture of the
asset.
This Sharing Agreement shall remain in farce upon the addition or departure of law
enforcement agencies in the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad (Fort Worth). This agreement shall
be reviewed for the coming Fiscal Year. Termination shall be by mutual consent in writing by all
Task Farce 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:
Joseph B. Tucker
Acting Special Agent in Charge
Date:
For the City of Fort Worth:
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William Johnson
Assistant City Manager
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Date:
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CITY OF FORT WORTH 1NTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
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By:
Name: David Carabajal
Title: Executive Assistant Chief
Approved as to Form and Legality:
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By:
Name: Jerris Mapes
Title: Senior Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 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.
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By:
Name: Kathryn Agee
Title: Senior Management Analyst
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Sub�eCt Of the Agreement: DEA MOU FY 2026 Asset Forfeiture Tactical Diversion
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 "PermanenY'? *Yes ❑ No 8
If �unsure, see back page for pernianent 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: Upon ACM signature Expiration Date: No expiration
If different from the approval date. 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.
Proj ect 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 processin� in the followin� order:
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.