Title
Agreement with U.S. Department of Agriculture for Police Services (Ordinance S-43217)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General (OIG) 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 purpose of this agreement is to receive reimbursement for police services associated with joint law enforcement operations involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud. The goal is to identify and locate individuals and businesses involved in SNAP fraud, conduct investigations, and effectuate prosecution. In turn, the OIG will reimburse for police overtime incurred in support of the investigations. The OIG will not reimburse for fringe benefits associated with the overtime; therefore, the City will incur these expenses as an in-kind component.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about Feb. 2, 2017, and extend through Sept. 30, 2017.
Financial Impact
This agreement is for $10,000.00; however, the Police Department requests permission to accept additional funds, up to a maximum of $50,000.00, should the funds become available.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on Jan. 11, 2017.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.