Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, to Continue Participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Task Force, Authorize Acceptance in an of the Amount Up to $36,084.00 for the Reimbursement of Overtime Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)

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 continue participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Task Force;

2.  Authorize the acceptance in an amount up to $36,084.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for two officers assigned to the Task Force; and

3.  Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of $36,084.00, upon execution of the Agreement.

The Fort Worth Police Department had been an active partner in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Task Force (Task Force) since 1985, and the Police Department would like to continue participating on the Task Force.  In this one-year agreement there are two officers assigned to the Task Force.  The DEA will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for overtime costs, including salary and benefits, up to the amount of $18,042.00 per officer, per year.

During the period of assignment to the Task Force, the City of Fort Worth will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits, including additional overtime if necessary, of the officers assigned to the Task Force.

Indirect costs are not allowable expenses under this agreement.

This Task Force serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.

This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).