Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administration to Receive Reimbursement for Police Services (Ordinance S-46031)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to accept funds in the amount of $18,649 per year, per officer, not to exceed $75,000, for approved overtime. Further request authorization for City Treasurer to accept funds and City Controller to disburse funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department has participated in DEA task forces via similar agreements for the past several years. The purpose of these task force groups is to disrupt the illegal trafficking of drugs in the State of Arizona by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations. The task force groups conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional methods of investigation in an effort to effectively prosecute offenders in federal and state courts. Through this agreement, four experienced Phoenix police officers will continue to be assigned to the DEA Phoenix Task Force for a period of not less than two years. This agreement provides the City with reimbursement for the officers' overtime related to task force investigations.
Contract Term
The contract term is for one year from Oct. 1, 2019 through Sept. 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
The cost to the City is related fringe benefits and in-kind resources.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manger Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.