HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract - HIDTA - RPDHIDTA STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
This agreement is made this I day of October 2022, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Renton Police
Department ORI#WA0171300 (hereinafter "parent agency"). The DEA is authorized to enter
into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the
provisions of 21 USC § 873.
Whereas there is evidence that traff eking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the Greater
King County area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the
health and general welfare of the people of Washington, the parties hereto agree to the following:
1 The Seattle HIDTA D-22 Task Force will perform the activities and duties described
below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug haffic in the Greater King County area by immobilizing
targeted violators and trafficking organizations;
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous
drugs; and
c, conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the task force's activities will result in effective
prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Washington.
2 To accomplish
the objectives of the
Seattle HIDTA D-22 Task Force, the
parent agency
agrees to detail
one (1) experienced
officer(s) to the Seattle HIDTA D-22
Task Force for
a period of not
less than two years.
During this period of assignment, the
parent agency
officers will be
under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel
assigned to the
task force.
The parent agency officers assigned to the task force shall adhere to all DEA policies and
procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for
dismissal from the task force.
The parent agency officers assigned to the task force shall be deputized as task force
officers pursuant to 21 USC § 878.
5 To accomplish the objectives of the Seattle HIDTA D-22 Task Force, DEA will assign
three (3) Special Agents to the task force. The parties to this agreement understand that
financial reimbursement to participating organizations is subject to the budgeting,
administrative and managerial decisions of the HIDTA Executive Board as well as the
availability of HIDTA funding (from whatever source). Subject to this planning and
budgeting guidance, the HIDTA will provide funding to support the activities of Federal
Special Agents, Task Force Officers, and other specified employees (if any). This
support will include: office space, office supplies travel finds, funds for the purchase of
evidence and information, investigative equipment, training and other support items.
During the period of assignment to the Seattle HIDTA D-22 Task Force, the parent
agency will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits, including
overtime, of the parent agency officers assigned to the task force and for making all
payments due them. HIDTA will, subject to availability of annually appropriated funds,
HIDTA fimds may reimburse the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team "VNET" for
overtime payments incurred by its Task Force Officers in an amount not to exceed a sum
equivalent to 25% of the salary of a GS-12, Step 1 of the general pay scale for the rest of
the United States The parent agency will bill overtime as it is performed and no later than
60 days after the end of the quarter in which the overtime is performed. The invoice will
identify each investigator who incurred overtime for the tasking during the invoiced
period, the number of overtime hours incurred, the hourly regular and overtime rates in
effect for each investigator, and the total cost for the invoiced period. Note: Task Force
Officer's overtinte `Shall not include any costs for benefits, with as retirement, FICA,
and other expenses."
7 In no event will the parent agency charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the
administration or implementation of this agreement.
8 The parent agency shall maintain on a current basis complete and accurate records and
accounts of all obligations and expenditures of funds under this agreement in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and instructions provided by DEA to
facilitate on -site inspection and auditing of such records and accounts.
9 The parent agency shall permit and have readily available for examination and auditing
by DEA, the United States Department of Justice, the Comptroller General of the United
States and any of their duly authorized agents and representatives, any and all records,
documents, accounts, invoices, receipts or expenditures relating to this agreement. The
parent agency shall maintain all such reports and records until all audits and examinations
are completed and resolved or for a period of six (6) years after termination of this
agreement, whichever is later.
10 The parent agency shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended,
and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United States
Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F, G, H
and I.
1 I The parent agency agrees that an authorized officer or employee will execute and return
to DEA the attached OJP Form 4061/6, Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
suspension and Other Responsibility Matteis; and drug -Free Workplace Requirements.
The parent agency acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no federal
foods will be awarded until the completed certification is received.
12 When issuing statements, press releases requests for proposals, bid solicitations and other
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or part with federal money,
the parent agency shall clearly state: (1) percentage of the total cost of the program or
project which will be financed with federal money and (2) the dollar amount of federal
funds for the program or project.
13 Vehicles may be provided by the parent agency or fiirnished by DEA subject to the
availability and approval of HIDTA finding for vehicle leases. DEA may request that
HIDTA find installation and removal of mobile radios in task force vehicles and
reimburse the parent agency for fuel, maintenance, and repair attributable to use of the
vehicles for task force purposes. Accidents involving vehicles while in use for task force
purposes shall be reported and investigated in accordance with the procedures of DEA
and the parent agency.
14. While on duty and acting on task force business, the parent agency officers assigned to
the HIDTA task force shall be subject to all DEA and federal government rules,
regulations and procedures governing the use of OGV's for home to work transportation
and for personal business. The parties acknowledge and understand that the United
States of America is liable for the wrongfiil actions or inactions of Federal employees,
including those Federal deputized as Task Force Officers, who are acting within the
scope of their employment under the Federal Torts Claim Act (2 8 U.S.0 §§ 2671 —
2680). This may extend to representation of the covered employee if in the best interests
of the United States (28 C.F.R. § 50.15(a)(2)). A state or local employee participating in
the Task Force may concurrently or separately be covered for the purposes of liability by
their employer.
15. This agreement shall be effective from the date of the last signahue of a party and will
continue in effect until September 30, 2026. This agreement may be terminated by either
party on 30 days advance written notice. Federal finding of the HIDTA Task Force is
subject to the availability of annual appropriated funds for each federal fiscal year
(October I through September 30 of the next year). Billing for all outstanding
obligations must be received by DEA within 60 days of the end of each fiscal year or
within 60 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible
only for obligations incurred by the parent agency during the term of this agreement on a
fiscal year basis, subject to the availability of funds.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Acting, Special Agent in Charge
Seattle Field Division
For the Renton Police DeparUnent:
Jon Schuldt
Chief of
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Date
1/4/2023
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U.S- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
/ OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government -wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
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agreement;
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A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are no presentl ,gdebarregd, suspended, prdopos d for debar-
oe etfits by ar�ta(e o�r"Feideral coun�ceer voluntahle excludedirom
covered transactions by any at depar�mentoragency;
�rbifortnlemp�oya�sanout9omg drug -free awareness program to
(1) The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(aJs)sl5pAs svelteproIsms %qunseling, rechablutation, and employee
e v�o?,jallns occutrrina�inahle �ior�ecplacpe?n employees for drug
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OJP FORM 406116 (6.9f) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 406213 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
�2 NNptify he em toe In ri i if his or her convi do for a 300 5th Ave, Suite 1300
rI ilaf�aa o� a criT n8arlydug s{ uta occurring 7p the wocrkpface no Seattle, WA 98104
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(r0es�pec5to'anyieinployeewhoUsoorconvairlerograp�r (d)(rf�, with
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BruMee appropriate aglency e, or o ea h, w en orcemen ,
(g) Making a oodd faith effort to, continue to maintain a drug -free
workplacg thr�ugh implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (), (d),
(a), and ip.
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§sdecifc g arRenormnnce of work Bone i�i connection vn taa
coadrj of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip
Check i g there are workplace on file that are not identified
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�GRUA�TEES WHO APRE INDIVIDUALS
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B. 1J convinced o� a criminal dru� o�fense resulting, fro ,g
violation occurrtn�q unng tqe wndu o any (grate ach s fen I
report the convi ion in wnling, Within 10 car da s of the
Anvicbo to: De arfinent of JusticeOffice off JustiPrograms,
fTN: �ontrol Bask, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., celNashington,
D.C. 20531.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
1. Grantee Name and Address:
Renton Police Department
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
2. Application Number andlor Project Name
DEA Seattle Field Division
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
Jon Schuldt, Chief of Police
3. Grantee IRSNendor Number
6. Date
� /L1 /Zoz3
Drug Enforcement Administration
Asset Forfeiture Sharing Memorandum of Understanding
This agreement is made this ls' day m October, 2022, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Enforcement (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Renton
Police Department (hereinafter "RPD" ).
1. The police agencies participating in the Seattle Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force, hereby
agree to the following terms and conditions of this Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")
governing the Task Force's equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States
Department of Justice ("DOJ') Equitable Sharing Program:
The following are the Task Force Participants and their contribution to the Task Force:
Participating Agency Contribution
Auburn Police Department 1 TFO
Federal Way Police Department 1 TFO
Kent Police Department 1 TFO
Renton Police Department 1 TFO
Seattle Police Department 1 TFO
Tukwila Police Department 1 TFO
Washington State Patrol 1 TFO
2. Participants acknowledge that equitable sharing is at the discretion of the Attorney General
and not guaranteed in any case. Participants acknowledge that sharing will not be awarded in a
case if victims have not been fully compensated. State, local, or federal govenmient entities can
be considered victims. Equitable sharing among the Task Force members shall be based upon
the following pre -arranged percentages:
DEA shall receive 20%
Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team 8004
3. Participants understand that if a non-MOU member receives an equitable share based upon
their conh•ibution, then the MOU Participants' shares shall be reduced proportionately (e.g., if
non-MOU agency C receives 10% based upon their contribution, then the MOU Participants'
pre -arranged percentages shall be based upon 90% of the full amount available for sharing).
4. Participants further understand that additional adjustments may be necessary so to ensure that
DEA (DOJ) receives a mininmm of 20%.
5. Participants further understand that the federal decision -makers on each equitable sharing
request retain discretion to modify percentages as deemed appropriate based on the facts and
circumstances in each case.
For tA Drug Enforce,A eiy Administration:
Date: //Z6I
. Galvan
Special Agent in Charge -Seattle Field Division
For the Renton Police Department:
Date: 1/4/2023
Jon Scheldt
Chief of Police