Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with U.S. Department of Agriculture for Police Services (Ordinance S-46295)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General (OIG) to reimburse the Police Department up to $30,000 per fiscal year 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 purpose of this agreement is to receive reimbursement for police services associated with joint law enforcement operations, involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud. The goal is to identify and locate individuals and businesses involved in SNAP fraud, conduct investigations and effectuate prosecution. In turn, the OIG will reimburse for police overtime incurred in support of the investigations. The OIG will not reimburse for fringe benefits associated with the overtime, therefore, the City will incur that expense as an in-kind component.
Contract Term
Date of execution through Sept. 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
The U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General will reimburse the Police Department up to $7,500-per-quarter, not to exceed $30,000 for the entire fiscal year.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item wan unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee at the Dec. 11, 2019 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.