Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter into Agreements for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Funds (Ordinance S-51001)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manger, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to retroactively enter into various agreements with the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for up to $2.5 million in funding through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 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 15 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 metropolitan area and throughout the State of Arizona. These complex investigations usually involve partnerships with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The investigations focus on identifying and disrupting drug trafficking organizations.
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. The funding reimburses the City for salary, overtime,15 percent of the associated fringe benefits and operational supplies associated with the drug trafficking investigations.
Grant applications were due by May 10, 2024. If authorization is not approved, staff will rescind application.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is two years from Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.