Title
Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with U.S. Department of Agriculture for Police Services (Ordinance S-51718) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize 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 $12,000 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 the Police Department for police overtime incurred in support of the investigations. The OIG will not reimburse fringe benefits associated with the overtime; therefore, the Police Department will absorb those expenditures.
Contract Term
Date of execution through September 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
The U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General will reimburse the Police Department up to $12,000. The Police Department's budget will absorb the fringe benefits associated with the overtime related to the investigations.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.