AG 22-150 - VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM/ KENT POLICE DEPARTMENTRETURN TO: EXT:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY LAW DEPARTMENT ROUTING FORM
1. ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV: Police Department
2. ORIGINATING STAFF PERSON: Lynette Allen EXT: 6701 3. DATE REQ. BY: ASAP
4. TYPE OF DOCUMENT (CHECK ONE):
❑ CONTRACTOR SELECTION DOCUMENT (E.G., RFB, RFP, RFQ)
❑ PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT ❑ SMALL OR LIMITED PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT
❑ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT ❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
❑ GOODS AND SERVICE AGREEMENT ❑ HUMAN SERVICES / CDBG
❑ REAL ESTATE DOCUMENT ❑ SECURITY DOCUMENT (E.G. BOND RELATED DOCUMENTS)
❑ ORDINANCE ❑ RESOLUTION
❑ CONTRACT AMENDMENT (AG#): A INTERLOCAL
❑ OTHER
5. PROJECTNAME: DEA HIDTA Agreements for Fiscal Year 2022-2026
6. NAME OF CONTRACTOR: Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team / Kent Police Department
ADDRESS: 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 96032 TELEPHONE 206-764-3640
E-MAIL: JMoen@kentwa.gov FAX: 206-764-3522
SIGNATURENAME: Jacob D. Gaivan TITLE Special Agent in Charge
7. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS: ❑ SCOPE, WORK OR SERVICES ❑ COMPENSATION ❑ INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATE ❑ ALL
OTHER REFERENCED EXHIBITS ❑ PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN ❑ REQUIRED LICENSES ❑ PRIOR CONTRACT/AMENDMENTS
8. TERM: COMMENCEMENT DATE: October 1, 2022 COMPLETION DATE: September 30, 2026
9. TOTAL COMPENSATION $ (INCLUDE EXPENSES AND SALES TAX, IF ANY)
(IF CALCULATED ON HOURLY LABOR CHARGE - ATTACH SCHEDULES OF EMPLOYEES TITLES AND HOLIDAY RATES)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE: ❑ YES X NO IF YES, MAXIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNT: $
IS SALES TAX OWED 10YES ONO IF YES, $ PAID BY: ❑ CONTRACTOR ❑ CITY
RETAINAGE: RETAINAGE AMOUNT: El RETAINAGE AGREEMENT (SEE CONTRACT) OR ❑ RETAINAGE BOND PROVIDED
❑ PURCHASING: PLEASE CHARGE TO:
10. DOCUMENT/CONTRACT REVIEW INITIAL / DATE REVIEWED INITIAL / DATE APPROVED
❑ PROJECT MANAGER
L DIRECTOR Andy J. Hwang
❑ RISK MANAGEMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
A LAW jrc 12/16/22
11. COUNCIL APPROVAL (IF APPLICABLE) COMMITTEE APPROVAL DATE: COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE: —�1• 013
12. CONTRACT SIGNATURE ROUTING
❑ SENT TO VENDOR/CONTRACTOR DATE SENT: DATE RECT:
❑ ATTACH: SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, INSURANCE CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, EXHIBITS
❑ CREATE ELECTRONIC REMINDER/NOTIFICATION FOR 1 MONTH PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE
(Include dept. support staff if necessary and feel free to set notification more than a month in advance if council approval is needed.)
INITIAL / DATE SIGNED
❑ LAW DEPARTMENT
❑ SIGNATORY (MAYOR OR DIRECTOR)
❑ CITY CLERK
❑ ASSIGNED AG#
COMMENTS:
2/2017
HIDTA STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
FEDERAL WAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is made this 1st day of October 2022, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Federal Way Police
Department ORI#WA0173600 (hereinafter "parent agency"), The DEA is authorized to enter
into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the
provisions of 21 USC § 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:
The Seattle HIDTA 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 HIDTA D-22 Task Force, the parent agency
agrees to detail one (1) experienced officer(s) to the Seattle HIDTA D-22 Task Force for
a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the parent agency
officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel
assigned to the task force.
3 The parent agency 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 parent agency officers assigned to the task force shall be deputized as task force
officers pursuant to 21 USC § $78.
5 To accomplish the objectives of the Seattle HIDTA D-22 Task Force, DEA will assign
three (3) Special Agents to the task force. The parties to this agreement understand that
financial reimbursement to participating organizations is subject to the budgeting,
administrative and managerial decisions of the HIDTA Executive Board as well as the
availability of HIDTA funding (from whatever source). Subject to this planning and
budgeting guidance, the HIDTA will provide funding to support the activities of Federal
Special Agents, Task Force Officers, and other specified employees (if any). 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 Seattle HIDTA D-22 Task Force, the parent
agency will remain responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits, including
overtime, of the parent agency officers assigned to the task force and for making all
payments due them. HIDTA will, subject to availability of annually appropriated funds,
HIDTA funds may reimburse the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team "VNET" for
overtime payments incurred by its Task Force Officers in an amount not to exceed a sum
equivalent to 25% of the salary of a GS-12, Step 1 of the general pay scale for the rest of
the United States The parent agency will bill overtime as it is performed and no later than
60 days after the end of the quarter in which the overtime is performed. The invoice will
identify each investigator who incurred overtime for the tasking 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. 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 parent agency charge any indirect cast rate to DEA for the
administration or implementation of this agreement.
8 The parent agency 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 parent agency 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
parent agency shall maintain all such reports and records until all 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 parent agency 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 parent agency agrees that an authorized officer or employee will execute and return
to DEA the attached OJP Form 4061l6, Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and drug -Free Workplace Requirements.
The parent agency 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 parent agency 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 Vehicles may be provided by the parent agency or furnished by DEA subject to the
availability and approval of HIDTA funding for vehicle leases. DEA may request that
HIDTA fund installation and removal of mobile radios in task force vehicles and
reimburse the parent agency for fuel, maintenance, and repair attributable to use of the
vehicles for task force purposes. Accidents involving vehicles while in use for task force
purposes shall be reported and investigated in accordance with the procedures of DEA
and the parent agency.
14. While on duty and acting on task force business, the parent agency 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 parties acknowledge and understand that the United
States of America is liable for the wrongful actions or inactions of Federal employees,
including those Federal deputized as Task Force Officers, who are acting within the
scope of their employment under the Federal Torts Claim Act (2 8 U.S.0 §§ 2671-
2680). This may extend to representation of the covered employee if in the best interests
of the United States (28 C.F.R. § 50.15(a)(2)). A state or local employee participating in
the Task Force may concurrently or separately be covered for the purposes of liability by
their employer.
15. This agreement shall be effective from the date of the last signature of a party and will
continue in effect until September 30, 2026. This agreement may be terminated by either
party on 30 days advance written notice. Federal funding of the HIDTA Task Force is
subject to the availability of annual appropriated funds for each federal fiscal year
(October I through September 30 of the next year). Billing for all outstanding
obligations must be received by DEA within 60 days of the end of each fiscal year or
within 60 days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible
only for obligations incurred by the parent agency during the term of this agreement on a
fiscal year basis, subject to the availability of funds.
For the Drug Enforcement Ministration:
J'aco Dalvan
Acting, Special Agent in Charge
Seattle Field Division
For the Federal Way Police Department:
Andy Hwang
Chief of Police
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Date
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Jacob D. Galvan
Acting, Special Agent in Charge
Seattle Field Division
For the Federal Way Police Department:
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Andy Hwang
Chief of Police
Date
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING- DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants shouitf also review the Instructions for certification included In ft regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compllance with certification requirements under 20 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Goverrment-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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OJP FORM 4061/6 (3-91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 4062/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
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4061 /7.
DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEE WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS)
Requirin such empIQyq o l mate tispfactoril i a dru As re�u d by fze �u Fre W rlspka�rt �4c(t oft tee and
uus er � an ede ale dao�o o ea ha'la�a en arcemen , de ins a 8 = , eetiaris 5 arid gt/.� �ntees, as
cr �t�ier appropriate ago ncy;
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(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- free th'e unla nfu�martuf c re �intf+bu�ion, dis nw os a eio
workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), ruse oI a eontro e s�ibS>$ance in cones ion 2grl�act�vi y wih
(e), and (f). a gran ; an
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s f[i tRe er or 1 1 of wor sdone ins connec ion wl t o violation occurnn during the conduc� of an rant activity,
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rvi on, to: De artment of ustice, Office o Ju tice Progams.
Placeof Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip RTTN: Control i�esk. 633 Indiana Avenue, N. ., Washington,
code) 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:
Federal Way Police Department
33325 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
2. Application Number and/or Project Name
DEA Seattle Field Division
4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
Andy Hwang, Chief of Police
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5. Signature
3. Grantee IRS/Vendor Number
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Drug Enforcement Administration
Asset Forfeiture Sharing Memorandum of Understanding
This agreement is made this I" day of October, 2022, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Enforcement (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Federal
Way Police Department (hereinafter "FWPD").
1. The police agencies participating in the Seattle Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force, hereby
agree to the following terms and conditions of this Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")
governing the Task Force's equitable sharing requests and participation in the United States
Department of Justice ("DOJ") Equitable Sharing Program:
The following are the Task Force Participants and their contribution to the Task Force:
Participating Agency
Contribution
Auburn Police Department
1 TFO
Federal Way Police Department
1 TFO
Kent Police Department
1 TFO
Renton Police Department
1 TFO
Seattle Police Department
1 TFO
Tukwila Police Department
1 TFO
Washington State Patrol
1 TFO
2. Participants acknowledge that equitable sharing is at the discretion of the Attorney General
and not guaranteed in any case. Participants acknowledge that sharing will not be awarded in a
case if victims have not been fully compensated. State, local, or federal government entities can
be considered victims. Equitable sharing among the Task Force members shall be based upon
the following pre -arranged percentages:
DEA shall receive 20%
Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team 80%
3. Participants understand that if a non-MOU member receives an equitable share based upon
their contribution, then the MOU Participants' shares shall be reduced proportionately (e.g., if
non-MOU agency C receives 10% based upon their contribution, then the MOU Participants'
pre -arranged percentages shall be based upon 90% of the full amount available for sharing).
4. Participants further understand that additional adjustments may be necessary so to ensure that
DEA (DOJ) receives a minimum of 20%.
5. Participants further understand that the federal deoision-makers on each equitable sharing
request retain discretion to modify percentages as deemed approprlate based on the facts and
circumstances in each case.
Foministration:
Date: & Zn�
jaichD, Galvan
Ac ing, Special Agent in Charge -Seattle Field Division
For the Federal Way Police Department:
c% Date:
.Andy Hwang
Chief of Police
5. Participants further understand that the federal decision -makers on each equitable sharing
request retain discretion to modify percentages as deemed appropriate based on the facts and
circumstances in each case.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Jacob D. Galvan
Acting, Special Agent in Charge -Seattle Field Division
For the Federal Way Police Department:
Andy Hwang
Chief of Police
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Date:
Date:
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 17, 2023 ITEM #: I.JC
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (VNET) / U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) HIGH -INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) TASK
FORCE AGREEMENTS.
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City of Federal Way /Federal Way Police Department enter into an
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to continue efforts to stop the
traffickingtrqfficking of narcotics and dangerous drugs in South Kin Coun ?
COMMITTEE: PRHS&PSC MEETING DATE: Jan. 10, 2023
CATEGORY:
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other -
STAFF REPORT BY: CHIEF ANDY HWANG DEPT: Police Department
Attachments:
1. PRHS&PSC Staff Memo
2. Drug Enforcement Administration MOU
3. HIDTA State and Local Task Force Agreement
4. U.S. Department of Justice — Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters; and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements
Options Considered:
1. Accept the DEA MOU, HIDTA State & Local Agreement & Certifications.
2. Reject the DEA MOU, HIDTA State & Local Agreement & Certifications and provide direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1
MAYOR APPROVAL:
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APPROVAL: /�//'pa 7-
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: "I move to forward the proposed Agreements to the January 17, 2023
Council sent agenda for approval.
ittee -kair Committee Member Committee Member
Pit OSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the Drug Enforcement Administration MOU, HIDTA
Agpeeinent and Certifications between the City of Federal Way / Federal Way Police Department and the U.S.
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and authorize the Chief of Police to execute said
Agreements. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
C'P u -AP ACTION
APPROVEA� � f �� ��, COUNCIL BILL #
DENIED I" reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 4/2019 RESOLUTION #
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Council Committee
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Andy J. Hwang, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) / U.S. Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) HIDTA Task Force Agreements
Narcotics and dangerous drugs have a detrimental effect on the health and well-being of not only the
citizens in Federal Way, but people throughout Washington state and beyond. The US Department
of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) formed a local Task Force, Valley Narcotics
Enforcement Team (VNET), to help stop the trafficking of narcotics and dangerous drugs. VNET
was established to create and maintain a multi -jurisdictional team to effectively investigate and
enforce the laws relating to controlled substances.
The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) assigned a Commissioned Officer to the DEA Task
Force on February 8, 2010, and entered into an Agreement with the State and Local HIDTA for the
reimbursement of overtime for the Officer. The attached agreements are a continuation of our efforts
to control the trafficking of drugs and must be signed in order to participate in the Task Force. Once
signed they will be effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.