HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 17-225RESOLUTION NO. 17-225
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager, or his designee, be and they are hereby authorized to execute
all documents necessary, specifically a Provisional State and Local Task Force
Agreement between the Beaumont Police Department and the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the purpose of
detailing one (1) experienced officer to the Beaumont Task Force for a period of not less
than two (2) years. The Agreement is substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes.
The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in
strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 24th day of
October, 2017.
s.Becky Ames
PROVISIONAL STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
This agreement is made this V day of October, 2017, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Beaumont Police
Department (hereinafter "BPD"). 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
Beaumont, Texas, area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on
the health and general welfare of the people of, the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The Beaumont Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the 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 Texas.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the Beaumont Task Force, the BPD agrees to detail one (1)
experienced officer(s) to the Beaumont Task Force for a period of not less than two years.
During this period of assignment, the BPD officer(s) will be under the direct supervision and
control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force.
3. The BPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to DEA policies and procedures.
Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the Task
Force.
4. The BPD officer(s) assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force Officer(s) of
DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Beaumont Task Force, DEA will assign three (3) Special
Agents to the Task Force. DEA 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 officer(s) 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.
6. The BPD 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
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EXHIBIT "A"
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.
7. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2018. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty 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. DEA will be responsible only for obligations
incurred by BPD during the term of this agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date:
Steven S. Whipple, Acting
Special Agent in Charge
For the Beaumont Police Department:
Date:
James P. Singletary
Chief of Police