Title
Authorization to Amend Current Intergovernmental Agreement and Payment Ordinance with Arizona Attorney General's Office for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (Ordinance S-45836)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the current agreement and payment ordinance (S-44890) with the Arizona Attorney General's Office for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to extend the agreement period. Authorization of the amendment will extend the agreement period one additional year. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In 2016, the Police Department entered into an agreement to receive reimbursement from the Arizona Attorney General's Office for $1,800,000 to support ICAC Task Force investigations. The agreement supports the ICAC Task Force by providing funding for personnel, technology, equipment and supplies. The goal of this task force is to identify, investigate and prosecute individuals who exploit children. In 2017, the agreement was amended to add an additional $1,800,000 to the agreement, for a total award of $3,600,000. In 2018, the agreement was amended again to add an additional $900,000 in reimbursement to the City for a total award of $4,500,000, and extend the agreement by one year.
Contract Term
Authorization of this amendment will extend the contract period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.