COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Daniel P. Doyle, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution No. 17-3172 Authorizing the Police Chief to Execute a Program-Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the DEA Phoenix Task Force
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant
PURPOSE:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief to execute a program-funded State and Local Task Force Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the DEA Phoenix Task Force.
BACKGROUND:
The United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking to enter into a State and Local Task Force Agreement with Lake Havasu City (Police Department) to assist with disrupting drug trafficking throughout the State of Arizona. The Agreement requires the Lake Havasu City Police Department to assign one (1) officer to the DEA Task Force for a period of not less than two years. Lake Havasu City (Police Department) will continue to be responsible for the officer’s salary and benefits, and DEA will reimburse for overtime related to task force activities, as well as any associated supplies, training, equipment, and other support items.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Participating in this Agreement allows the Lake Havasu City Police Department to assist the DEA Task Force in combating drug related activity in our community at no additional expense to the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are appropriated in the general government grant fund 299.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 17-3172
Program-Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to adopt Resolution No. 17-3172 authorizing the Police Chief to execute a Program-Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the DEA Phoenix Task Force.