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.
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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