HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-096 IGA Arizona Vehicle Theft Task ForceMARANA RESOLUTION NO, 2014-096
RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF
OF POLICE TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE TOWN OF MA-
RANA REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION, FUNDING AND OPERATION OF THE
ARIZONA VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE
WHEREAS the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force (AVTTF) is comprised of cit coun-
t state and federal law enforcement a participatin in a concerted effort to identif ap-
prehend, and prosecute individuals and criminal or that profit from the theft of motor
vehicles and related crimes and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana Police Department wishes to participate in the AVTTF
and
WHEREAS The Town and the Arizona Department of Public Safet (DPS) are author-
ized and empowered to enter into a b A.R.S. § 11-952 and
WHEREAS the Ma and Council of the Town of Marana find it is in the best interests
of" its citizens to enter into this inter a
NOW.) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
`J�OWN OF MARANA, approvin the inter a between DPS and the Town
of Marana Police Department, attached to this resolution as Exhibit A, and authorizin the Chief
of Police to execute it for and on behalf of the Town of Marana.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Mana and staff are hereb directed and
authorized to undertake all other and further tasks re or beneficial to carr out the terms,
obli conditions and objectives of the inter a
PASSED AND ADOPTED b the Ma and Co-uncil of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 7th da of October, 2014.
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Resolution No, 2014-096
DPS CONTRACT NO.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
REGARDING
ARIZONA VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE
This Intergovernmental Agreement C'IGA") i s entered into between the State of Arizona
through its Department of public Safety, hereinafter referred to as "DPS ", and the Marana Police
Department, hereinafter referred to as "Agency."
The purpose of this Agreement is to enhance law enforcement services concernin g vehicle theft
through the cooperative efforts of the parties to this Agreement.
DPS is authorized and empowered to enter into this IGA pursuant to A.R.S. § 41- 1713 B.3; both
parties are authorized and empowered to enter into this IGA pursuant to A.R.S. § 11 -952.
Now in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties hereby agree to the
following terms and conditions:
I, Participation
The Agency agrees to assign one (1) P.O. S.1". certified sworn law enforcement officer herein
referred to as "officer ", to the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force on a full -time basis for such
assignments within the purposes of this contract, as directed b DPS. Duri this assignment,
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DPS and the Agency agree to allow the officer to maintain all benefits, rights xhts and privileges
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available to the officer as if the officer were assigned on a full -time basis to the Ag ency. The
officer must abide by all of the applicable rules and regulations of the Agency and is subject to
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the Agency's disciplinary process. In the event the officer is involved in a critical incident as
defined by DPS policy, the Agency agrees to cooperate with, and participate in, an investigation
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and/or critical incident review conducted by DPS for the purpose of evaluatin g the policies and
procedures utilized by the Task Force.
XI, Reimbursencnt
DPS agrees to reimburse the Agency on a quarterly basis, for 75% of the salary f the assi d
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police officer and 100% of pre - authorized. `Task Force related overtime hours P er month
(depending upon funding by the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority), based on DPS weekly
time accounting summary. The Agency agrees to provide to DPS the followin g information: the
officer's annual and hourly rate of pay, the officer's hourly overtime rate of p a Y and associated
ERE (employee related expenses) costs. DPS is not obligated to reimburse the Agency for sala
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raises or modifications to base salaries unless the Agency notifies DPS at least ninety Y
calendar days prior to the effective date of such modification. All approved travel expenses will
be reimbursed directly to the officer by DPS under the employee travel reimbursement
guidelines established by the Arizona Department of Administration. DPS shall assign and
maintain a vehicle which will be provided in accordance with DPS vehicle olio to the Agency
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officer assigned to the Task Force. The maintenance and use of the DPS vehicle will be in
conformance and compliance with all DPS rules and regulations.
IYI. Availability of Funds
Every payment obligation of DPS under this agreement is conditioned upon the availability of
funds appropriated or allocated for the payment of such obligation. if funds are not allocated and
available for the continuance of the agreement, the agreement may be terminated by DPS at the
end of the period for which funds are available. No liability shall accrue to DPS in the event this
provision is exercised, and DPS shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments or for
any damages as a result of termination under this paragraph.
IV. Nondiscrimination
All parties agree to comply with the non - discrimination provisions of the Governor's Executive
Order 2009.09.
V. Indemnification
Each party (as `indemnitor') agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from
and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses, including reasonable
attorney's fees, arising out of the bodily injury of any person or property damage, but only to the
extent that such claims are caused by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of
the indemnitor, its officers, agents, or employees.
VI. Drug Free Workplace
Any officer assigned to the task force will be subject to random and/or for cause drug and
alcohol testing in accordance with the Agency's guidelines and the DPS Drug Free workplace
Program guidelines. Each assigned officer shall be sub j ect to the responsibilities of and shall
retain all rights as provided for in the DPS Drug Free Workplace Program Manual, DPS Form
Number DPS 932- 02056. DPS shall not charge any fee or cost to the Agency for any assigned
officer who undergoes testing. officer may be removed from the task force for failure to comply
with the Agency's guidelines /drug screening requirement or for his/her failure to comply with
DPS program /drug screening requirements.
VII. Immigration Compliance
All parties agree to comply with all applicable federal immigration laws and regulations of the
Governor's Executive order A.R.S. §§ 23-214 and 41 -4401.
VIII. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience or cause with thirty (30) calendar
days written notice to the other party. Upon termination, DPS shall pay the Agency all
outstanding amounts up through the time at which the termination becomes effective. All
property shall be returned to the owning party upon termination.
Any notice required to be given under this Agreement will be provided by mail to:
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Daniel Lugo, Major
Arizona Department of Public Safety
P. 0. Box 6638
Phoenix, Arizona 85005
Terry R.ozerna, Chief
Marana Police Department
1155 5 W. Civic Center Drive
Marana, Az 85653
Ix. Cancellation
All parties are hereby put on notice that this contract is subject to cancellation for conflicts of
interest, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511,
X. Recordkeeping
All records regarding this Agreement, including officer's time accounting logs, must be retained
for five (5) years after completion of this Agreement, in compliance with A.R.S. § 35-214.
Y. Fees
Neither party may charge the other for any administrative fees for work performed pursuant to
this Agreement.
xII. Jurisdiction
DPS gives prior consent to extend law enforcement authority of the participating Agency to the
jurisdiction of DPS, pursuant to A.R.S. § 13 -3871. The Agency agrees to permit their officer to
work outside of their regular Jurisdictional boundaries, as any peace officer can in the State of
Arizona.
xIII. Limitations
This agreement does not relieve either agency of its official duties and shall not be construed as
limiting or expanding the statutory responsibilities of the parties.
XIV. Arbitration
In the event of a dispute under this IGA, the parties agree to use arbitration to the extent required
under A.R.S. §§ 12- 1518 and 12- 133.
XV. Effective Date/Duration
This Agreement' shall become effective upon the execution of two (2) originals by the parties.
This Agreement shall be for a terra of one (1) year after the Agreement becomes effective, but
shall automatically renew itself on July 1" of each year if DPS sends out a written notice of
funding availability to the Agency within thirty (30) calendar days prior to the end of each year.
All prior agreements regarding the task force are canceled as of the effective date of this
agreement.
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XV1. Worker's Compensation Benefits
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-1022 D, for the purposes of worker's compensation covera all
emplo covered b this A shall be deemed to be an emplo of both a The
primar emplo shall be solel liable for pa of worker's compensation benefits.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HEREBY subscribe their names this da of
.2014.
State of Arizona
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Robert C. Hallida Director
Arizona Department of Public Safet
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Ter y Rozem/ Chief
Marana Police Department
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Approved as to Form:
Assistant Attorne General
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Approved as to Form:
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