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TACOMA REGIONAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
PROGRAM- FUNDED
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
FY 2016
This agreement is made this 30th day of September 2015, between the United States Department
of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA ") and the Auburn Police
Department (hereinafter "APD "). 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. d 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the area
and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general
welfare of the people of Pierce County, Washington, the parties hereto agree to the following:
The Tacoma Regional Task Force will perform the activities and duties described
below:
a. Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Pierce County, Washington area by
immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations;
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 Tacoma Regional Task Force, the APD
agrees to'detail one (1) experienced Officer to the Tacoma Regional Task Force
for a period of not less than two (2) years. During this period of assignment, the
APD Officer will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA Supervisory
Personnel assigned to the Task Force.
The APD Officer 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 APD Officer assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as a Task Force
Officer of DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
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To accomplish the objectives of the Tacoma Regional Task Force, DEA will
assign two (2) 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 the APD Officer 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. During the period of assignment to the Tacoma Regional Task Force, the APD
will remain responsible for establishing the salary and benefits, including
overtime, of.the Officer assigned to the Task Force and for making all payments
due them. DEA will, subject to availability of funds, reimburse the APD for
overtime payments made by it to the Officer assigned to the Tacoma Regional
Task Force for overtime, up to a sum equivalent to 25 percent of the salary of a
GS -12, Step 1, (RUS) Federal Employee, currently $ 17,548.00, per Officer.
Note: Task Force Officer's overtime "shall not include any casts for benefits,
such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses ".
In no event will the APD charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the
administration or implementation of this agreement.
The APD 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.
The APD 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 APD shall maintain all such reports and records until all
litigations, claims, audits and examinations are completed and resolved, or for a
period of three (3) years after termination of this agreement, whichever is later.
10. The APD 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 1.
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11. The APD 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 APD acknowledges that this agreement will not
take effect and no Federal funds will be awarded to the APD by the DEA 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 in part
with Federal money, the APD shall clearly state:
a. The percentage of the total cost of the program or project which'will be
financed with Federal money and,
b. The dollar amount of Federal funds for the program or project.
13. The term of this Agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number
1 until September 29, 2016. This agreement may be terminated by either party on
thirty (30) days' advance written notice. Billing for all outstanding obligations
must be received by DEA within ninety (90) days of the date of termination of
this agreement. DEA will be responsible only for obligations incurred by the
APD during the term of this agreement.
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For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Keit . Weis
Sp cial Agent in Charge
Seattle Field Division
For the Auburn Police Department:
fA (a�
Robert Lee
Chief of Police
Auburn Police Department
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
r OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
PENSION OTHER REISPONS BnILITY MATTTERS AND DIRU6 -FREE E WORKPLACEEREQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government -wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material
representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
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ment declared mell0lbIs. sentenced to a �enial of Federal
coverts CVV a Slet, orFFederal court or voluntan Yy excluded from
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OJP FORM 4061/6 (3 -91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 4062/3 AND 4061 /4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
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W of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip
1250 Pacific Avenue
suite 850
Tacoma, Washington, 96402
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PORANTEES WHO APRE INDIVIDUALS)
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AA Asl a orditlonef he gr�nnt. I ttertify that 1 will not en a e in
tn'e tin aw%u menu re. Istlibu ion, dIS nsin oss� s�o
freu9reanotf a��ontro(%� substance in connirion ail ?actlwlfy wish
B. If convinced of a criminal drugg o�tense resultin from
waterloo occurnnag during the conduct o an grant achg from I w ll
report the con 1 lion, in wntigg, withip 70 LYafendar tlws of the
C2r]Yletiotl tp. eDanmCnt of Justice Office of u� @he9 Prs b th ,
AAI IIN lC;ontro flesk, 633 Indiana Avenue, W Wasnl"irams,
D.C. 20531.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
1. Grantee Name and Address:
Auburn Police Department
340 East Main Street / Suite 201
Auburn, Washington, 98002 -5548
2. Application Number and /or Project Name
Tacoma Regional Task Force
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
Robert Lee, Chief of Police, Auburn Police
5. Sign e ^
rtment
3. Grantee IRSA/endor Number
6. Date
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