Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreements with United States Department of Agriculture to Accept Reimbursement for Police Services (Ordinance S-44257)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General to accept funds not to exceed $100,000 in reimbursement for police services. 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 partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the past several years and is currently participating in joint law enforcement investigations. This agreement is renewed annually. The primary goal of the investigations is to identify and locate individuals and businesses involved in fraud against the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This initial agreement will reimburse up to $29,000 for police overtime costs related to the investigations. The Police Department requests authorization to accept up to $100,000 should additional funding become available during the funding period.
Contract Term
From date of execution through Sept. 30, 2018.
Financial Impact
The cost to the City is related fringe benefits and in-kind resources.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee at its Jan. 10, 2018 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.