HomeMy WebLinkAbout10265RESOLUTION NO. 10265
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION RELATING TO OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Addendum to the Agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration and the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, dated October 1, 2004 relating to
reimbursement of overtime for Police Department officers assigned to the Southern Colorado Drug
Task Force, a true copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City
Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute the Addendum on behalf
of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation.
INTRODUCED November 22. 2004
BY Michael Occhiato
Councilperson
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # �,
DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 2004
DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR.
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION RELATING TO OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT
ISSUE
Should the City accept the DEA Addendum, which authorizes reimbursement of
up to $14,115.25 per officer for overtime expenses relating to the Southern
Colorado Drug Task Force ( SCDTF)?
RECOMMENDATION
The Police Department recommends approval of this addendum. Original
agreement is attached for reference.
BACKGROUND
There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the
southern Colorado area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and
detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of Colorado.
The SCDTF is charged with disrupting the illicit drug traffic by immobilizing
targeted violators and traffic organizations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact to the City. This agreement authorizes
reimbursement of overtime costs for officers assigned to the SCDTF through
September 30, 2005.
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ADDENDUM TO TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
This agreement is an addendum to the Agreement dated October 1, 2003, between the
United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the
City of Pueblo, Colorado acting by and through the Pueblo Police Department (Pueblo
PD).
1. The term of the Agreement shall be from September 30, 2004 through September
30, 2005.
2. Except as modified by this addendum, the October 2003 Agreement between DEA
and the Pueblo PD shall remain in full force and effect.
MODIFICATIONS:
1. During the period of assignment to the Colorado Springs Resident Office State and
Local Task Force, the Pueblo PD 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. DEA will, subject to availability of appropriated funds, reimburse the
Pueblo PD for overtime payments made by it to the officers, up to a sum equivalent to
25% of the salary of a GS -12, Step 1, Federal employee (currently $14, 666.25).
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
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Jeffrey D. Swee in
Special Agent in Charge
Denver Field Division
For the Pueblo Police Department:
)ames W. Billings, Jr. ief of Police
Pueblo Police Department
For the City of Pueblo:
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andy 7hGrston
President of the City Council
City of Pueblo
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Date:
Date: 11 -23 -2004