Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreements with United States Food and Drug Administration to Accept Reimbursement for Police Services (Ordinance S-45220)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to enter into agreements with the United States Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations, 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 FDA over the past several years and is currently participating on this task force. This agreement is renewed annually. The joint task force conducts investigations designed to disrupt illegal activities including drug smuggling and distribution, and gathers intelligence related to illegal drug trafficking to effectuate seizures of illegal drugs. The Police Department provides one experienced law enforcement investigator to work with the task force and assist with investigations and prosecutions of these cases.
Contract Term
One year from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2019.
Financial Impact
The cost to the City is in-kind resources.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee at its Nov. 14, 2018, meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.