Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Enter into Agreements for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Funds (Ordinance S-43218)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into various agreements with the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for funding through the 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 10 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, 20 percent of the associated fringe benefits, and operational supplies associated with the drug trafficking investigations.
Contract Term
Two years beginning Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2018.
Financial Impact
Permission is requested to accept up to $2,000,000.00 through the various funding sources to receive HIDTA funds. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on Jan. 11, 2017.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.