Title
Agreements for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Funds (Ordinance S-47720)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into various agreements with the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for up to $2,500,000 in funding through the 2022-23 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department has applied for and accepted HIDTA funds annually for more than 14 years. Historically, HIDTA funds are used to support and enhance the Police Department's Drug Enforcement Bureau's investigations into illegal narcotic distribution enterprises in the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona. These complex investigations usually involve partnerships with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The investigations focus on identifying and disrupting drug organizations, most of which have connections with the Mexican and Columbian drug cartels.
The Arizona Alliance Planning Committee HIDTA Executive Board makes all of the HIDTA funding decisions. The Police Department is requesting approval to accept funds and enter into various agreements for any HIDTA funds made available during the funding period. Funding reimburses the City for salary, overtime, 15 percent of the associated fringe benefits and operational supplies associated with the drug trafficking investigations.
Contract Term
The contract term is for two years beginning Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
Permission is requested to accept up to $2,500,000 through the various funding sources to receive HIDTA funds. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.