Title
Authorization to Amend Current Intergovernmental Agreement and Payment Ordinance (S-42506) with the Arizona Attorney General's Office for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (Ordinance S-43916)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to amend the current agreement with the Arizona Attorney General's Office for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to accept additional funds and extend the agreement period. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and 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.
Recently, the Police Department was advised by the Arizona Attorney General's Office the Department would receive two amendments to the current agreement. The amendments would add an additional $1,800,000 in reimbursement to the City and extend the agreement by one year.
Contract Term
The initial contract period was May 12, 2016 through June 30, 2017. These amendments would extend the contract period to June 30, 2018.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved at the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee meeting on Sept. 13, 2017 by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.