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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContractHIDTA STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team This agreement is made this 1st day of October 2020, between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Renton Police Department, ORI#WA0171300 (hereinafter "RPD"). The DEA is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873. Whereas there is evidence that trafficking 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 Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below: a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic 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 Enforcement Group D-22, the RPD agrees to detail one (1) experienced officer(s) to the Seattle Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the RPD officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the task force. 3. The RPD 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. 4. The RPD officers assigned to the task force shall be deputized as task force officers of DEA pursuant to 21 USC 878. 5. To accomplish the objectives of the Seattle Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force, DEA will assign three (3) Special Agents to the task force. HIDTA will also, subject to the availability of annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and RPD officers assigned to the task force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment, training and other support items. CAG-20-359 6. During the period of assignment to the Task Force, the RPD will remain responsible for establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned to the Task Force, and for making all payments due them. HIDTA will, subject to availabilityof funds, reimburse the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team “VNET” for overtime payment. Annual overtime for each state or local law enforcement officer is capped at the equivalent of 25% of a GS-12, Step 1, of the general pay scale for the Rest of United States. Reimbursement for all types of qualified expenses shall be contingent upon availability of funds and the submission of a proper request for reimbursement which shall be submitted monthly or quarterly on a fiscal year basis, and which provides the names of the investigators who incurred overtime for DEA 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. Invoices must be submitted at least quarterly within 10 business days of the end of the invoiced period. Note: Task Force Officer’s overtime “shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses.” 7. In no event will the Renton Police Department charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or implementation of this agreement. 8. The RPD 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 RPD 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 RPD shall maintain all such reports and records until all litigation, claim, 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 RPD 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. 11. The RPD 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 Matters; and drug-Free Workplace Requirements. The RPD acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no federal funds 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 RPD 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. The RPD understands and agrees that HIDTA will provide the Seattle Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force Officers with vehicles suitable for surveillance. HIDTA through DEA will furnish mobile radios for installation in the HIDTA Task Force vehicles and HIDTA will assume the cost of installation and removal, HIDTA will be financially responsible for the purchase of fuel for the leased vehicles and for providing routine maintenance, i.e., oil changes, tubes and Wrier tune-ups via the HIDTA lease contractor. DEA and HIDTA procedures for reporting and investigating automobile accidents involving Official Government Vehicles (OGV'S) - HIDTA lease vehicles shall apply to accidents involving the leased vehicles furnished to the RPD personnel, in addition to whatever accident reporting requirements the RPD may have. 14. While on duty and acting on task force business, the RPD 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 HIDTA Executive Committee acknowledges that the United States is liable for the actions of task force officer, while on duty and acting within the scope of their federal employment, to the extent permitted by the Federal Torts Claim Act. I5. The term of this agreement shall be effective fl•om the date in paragraph number one until September 30, 2021. This agreement may be terminated by either party on 30 days advance written notice. Billing for all outstanding obligations must be received by DEA within 90 days of the date of termination of this agreement. HIDTA will be responsible only for obligations incurred by RPD during the term of this agreement. Fo• the Drug Bnforcement Administration: 9 Data: Name: Keith Wies Title; Special Agent in Charge (SAC) For the Renton Police Department Date: 9-22-2020 Armondo Pavone, Mayor Attest: Date: M2'2020 Jason Seth, City Clerk Approved by Alex Tuttle via 94-2020 email Date: 94-2020 Shane Moloney, City Attorney