Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreements with Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force for Reimbursements for Police Services (Ordinance S-44033)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to enter into agreements with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) to accept funds not to exceed $300,000 in reimbursement 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 Police Department has continually participated in these multi-jurisdictional task forces in an effort to enhance and further facilitate long-term sustainable drug enforcement investigations. The task forces conduct complex narcotics distribution enterprise investigations in the Phoenix area and around the state in an effort to eradicate the illegal activity. Since the investigations are seldom restricted to the Phoenix city limits, investigations involve multi-national organizations such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and the United States Attorney's Office. Through the implementation of individual case agreements with OCDETF, the City will be reimbursed for police overtime related to the specific investigations. Reimbursement does not cover the cost of related fringe benefits.
Contract Term
One year from Oct. 1, 2017 through Sept. 30, 2018.
Financial Impact
The cost to the City are related fringe benefits and in-kind resources.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on Oct. 11, 2017.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.