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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065762 - General - Contract - Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Task Force Group 12OFFICIAL RECORD CSC No. 65762 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FY 2027 Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement Homeland Security Task Force Group 12 (FWDO) Fort Worth Police Department The most current version of the joint DOJ and Treasury guidelines for equitable sharing for State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies, governs this Agreement. The State and Local Law Enforcement members (the "Participants"), of the Homeland Security Task Force Group 12 (FWDO) ("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: • Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force • Fort Worth Police Department/Two (2) officers assigned to the Task Force • Weatherford Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force • Wise County Sheriffs Office/Two (2) officers assigned to the Task Force • Arlington Police Department/One (1) officer assigned to the Task Force • Texas Department of Public Safety/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%. 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 Homeland Security Task Force Group 12 (FWDO). This agreement shall be reviewed 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). Joseph B. Tucker Special Agent in Charge Dallas Field Division ZJ—&--,, 9,,e� William Johnson Assistant City Manager City of Fort Worth Date 08/31/2026 Date CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: By: Davkd Carabaja ug 31, 2026 15:17:04 CDT) Name: David Carabajal Title: Executive Assistant Chief 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: Approved as to Form and Legality: Name: Title: By: Name: Amarna Muhammad Title: Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: N/A 1Cathtt it 22 Kathryn Agee Aug 2 , 2026 08:10:45 CDT) Kathryn Agee Senior Management Analyst 0 9 nnL� AO F,ONt�pO City Secretary: p�e� o9�oa V N -� Faan uEao 44b By: Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Task Force Group 12 Subject of the Agreement: FY2027 Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement describing the terms and conditions of the Task Force's equitable sharing requests and participation in the US DOJ Equitable Sharing Program. 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 8 No ❑ If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: October 1, 2026 Expiration Date: Until terminated 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. 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: 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.