M&C Review

COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 12/13/2016 - Ordinance No. 22543-12-2016
DATE: 12/13/2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28038 LOG NAME: 35FY17DEA MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCE
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the Amount of $120,269.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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 to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force;

2.  Authorize the acceptance of reimbursement funds in the amount of $120,269.00;

3.  Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $120,269.00, upon execution of the Agreement.

 
DISCUSSION:

The Fort Worth Police Department has been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force (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 five officers assigned to the Task Force.  Pursuant to the Agreement, the DEA will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the officers' overtime costs.  Additionally, the Agreement reimburses the City of Fort Worth for a portion of one clerical employee's salary for performing administrative tasks related to the Task Force.

Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement.  The City of Fort Worth is not required to provide matching funds.  

This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:  Drug Enforcement Administration.
 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that the Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.  Upon approval of the above recommendations, execution of the Agreement, adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and receipt of the reimbursement, these funds will be deposited into the Grants Fund.  
TO
    Fund Department
ID		 Account Project
ID		 Program Activity Budget
Year		 Reference #
(Chartfield 2)		 Amount
3) 21001 0350420 431004       2017   $120,269.00
3) 21001 0350420 5XXXXX       2017   $120,269.00

FROM
    Fund Department
ID		 Account Project
ID		 Program Activity Budget
Year		 Reference #
(Chartfield 2)		 Amount
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head:
Joel F. Fitzgerald (4140)
Additional Information Contact:
Gina M. Santillan (4218)
 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  Reimbursement AO.docx