Title
Authorization to Enter into Letter of Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (Ordinance S-43493)
Description
Request approval for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to enter into a letter of agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the eradication of illegal marijuana. The current agreement is for $10,000.00, however, the Police Department requests authorization to accept up to $75,000.00 should additional funding become available during the funding 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
The Police Department has entered into annual agreements with the DEA in support of this drug enforcement task force over the last several years. The letter of agreement was received March 21, 2017. The DEA will reimburse the Police Department for overtime, supplies and equipment expenses as a result of investigations targeting illegal marijuana cultivation, possession and distribution. The DEA will not reimburse for fringe benefits.
Contract Term
One year from Oct. 1, 2016 through Sept. 30, 2017.
Financial Impact
The current letter of agreement reimburses the Police Department up to $10,000.00 for overtime, supplies and equipment. Request permission to accept up to $75,000.00 should additional funding become available. Costs to the City are associated fringe benefits and in-kind costs.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.