HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-078 Approving Task Force Agreement FY2018 MARANA RESOLUTION NO, 2017-078
RELATING TO POLICE DEPARr.FMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ClIft'.1'
OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A TASK FORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND
THE MARANA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018
WHEREAS evidence has shown that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists
in the Pima County area-, and
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WHEREAS the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) has established a DEA Tucson Task Force whose mission is to investigate., prosecute and
disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the State of Arizona; and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana, through its Police Department, and the DEA desire to
renew an agreement providing for the Marana Police Department's continued participation in the
DEA Tucson Task Force; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana find it is in the best interests
of its citizens to enter into this task force agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, approving the task force agreement between the DEA and the Marana
I-Iolice Department for Fiscal Year 201 8, attached to this resolution as Exhibit A, and authorizing
the Chief of Police to execute it for and on behalf of the Town of Marana.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager and staff are hereby directed and
authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms,
obligations, conditions and objectives of the task force agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 15th day of August, 2017.
Mayor E� Honea
MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
ATTEST: APPROVE AS 'VO FORM:
Jocelyn IVBronson, Town Clerk r k Cass' Down Atto
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Marana Resolution No,2016-078
PROGRAM-FUNDED S'T'ATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
AND
MARANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is made this 1 st day of October, 2017, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter"DEA"), and Marana Police Department
(hereinafter "MPD") The DEA is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning
the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 573.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists throughout
Arizona, and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and
general welfare of the people of the State of Arizona, the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The DEA Tucson Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the State of Arizona by immobilizing targeted
violators and trafficking organizations;
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous
drugs; and,
c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in
effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Arizona.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the DEA Tucson Task Force, the MPD agrees to detail
one (1) experienced Officer to the DEA Task Force for a period of not less than two
years. During this period of assignment, the MPD Officer will be under the direct
supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force.
3. The MPD Officer assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to DEA policies and
procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for
dismissal from the Task Force.
4. The MPD Officer assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as a Task Force Officer
of DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. §578.
EXHIBIT A
201.8 Marana PD Program-Funded Task Force Agreement 1
5. To accomplish the objectives of the DEA Tucson Task Force, DEA will assign three (3)
Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA will also, subject to the availability of annually
appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and
equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and MPD Officer assigned
to the Task Force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel funds,
funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment, training,
and other support items.
6. During the period of assignment to the DEA Tucson Task Force, the MPD will remain
responsible for establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the MPD
Officer assigned to the Task Force, and for making all payments due them. DEA will,
subject to availability of funds, reimburse the MPD for overtime payments made by it to
the MPD Officer assigned to the DEA Tucson Task Force for overtime, up to a sum
equivalent to 25 percent of the salary of a GS-12, Step 1, law enforcement officer general
schedule locality pay tables, rest of the United States table (currently $18,042), per
officer. Note: Task Force Officer's Overtime shall not include any costs far benefits,
such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses."
7. In no event will the MPD charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or
implementation of this agreement.
8. The MPI] shall maintain on a current basis complete and accurate records and accounts
of all obligations and expenditures of funds under this agreement in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and instructions provided by DEA to facilitate
on-site inspection and auditing of such records and accounts.
9. The MPD shall permit and have readily available for examination and auditing by DEA,
the United States Department of Justice, the Comptroller General of the United States,
and any of their duly authorized agents and representatives, any and all records,
documents, accounts, invoices, receipts or expenditures relating to this agreement. The
MPD shall maintain all such reports and records until all litigation, claim, audits and
examinations are completed and resolved, or for a period of three (3) after termination of
this agreement, whichever is later.
10. The MPD shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of.the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and all
requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United States Department
of Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F, G, H, and I.
11. The MPD agrees that an authorized Officer or employee will execute and return to DEA
the attached OJP Form 406116, Certification Regarding Lobbying: Debarment,
Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free workplace Requirements.
The MPD acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no Federal funds will
be awarded to the MPD by DEA until the completed certification is received.
3.
2018 Marana PD Program-Funded Task Force Agreement 2
12. when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and
other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal
money, the MPD shall clearly state: (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or
project which will be financed with Federal money; and, (2) the dollar amount of Federal
funds for the project or program.
13. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one (1)
until September 30, 2017. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty
days' advance written notice. Billings for all outstanding obligations must be received by
DEA within 90 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be
responsible only for obligations incurred by MPD during the term of this agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date
Douglas W. Coleman
Special Agent in Charge
For Marana Police Department:
Date
Terry S. Rozema
Chief of Police
Attachment
2018 Marana PD Program-Funded Task Force Agreement 3