Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for Reimbursement of Police Services (Ordinance S-49427)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to accept funds for police services in an amount not to exceed $875,000. 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 support the Police Department's involvement in an ATF task forces. Officers will be assigned to assist ATF in investigations pertaining to violations of federal, state, and local laws. To the maximum extent possible, the officers will be assigned on a dedicated basis, rather than rotational. In return, ATF will reimburse the City for approved overtime expenses and other costs including, but not limited to, travel, fuel, training and equipment costs incurred by the Police Department while providing resources to assist in ATF task force-related investigations.
The Police Department has partnered with ATF under similar agreements over the past 11 years.
Contract Term
The contract term will be for five years, from Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
The cost to the City are related fringe benefits and in-kind resources.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.