AG 23-137 - WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (WATPA)I I RETURN TO: EXT:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY LAW DEPARTMENT ROUTING FORM
1. ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV: Police Department
ORIGINATING STAFF PERSON: Lynette Allen
EXT: 6701 3. DATE REQ. BY: ASAP
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 II ❑ RESOLUTION
❑ CONTRACT AMENDMENT (AG#): `4 D INTERLOCAL
❑ OTHER
5. PROJECT NAME: WATPA Grant as Force
6. NAME OF CONTRACTOR: Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA) V IiAN,4C '17 JVA j'nlA'% • t N tj I 4A
ADDRESS: 3060 Willamette Drive NE, Suite 101, Lacey, WA 98516 TELEPHONE 360-292a900
E-MAIL: FAX:
SIGNATURENAME: Michael Painter TITLE Executive Director
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WASHINGTONAUTO THEFT PREVEAMONAUTHORM
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS
3060 Willamette Drive NE, Suite 101 — Lacey, WA 98516 — Phone: (360) 292-7900 — Fax: (360) 292-7269
Website: www.WaAutoTheftPreventionAuthority.org
"preventing and reducing motor vehicle thefts in the State of Washington. "
June 21, 2023
Chief Andy Hwang
Federal Way Police Department
Dear Chief Hwang:
I am pleased to inform you that Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA) Board
of Directors has approved the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force's grant application for
funding one auto theft supervisor and five auto theft detectives. The award is in the amount of
$2,619,659.00. The grant award is effective July 1, 2023 and expires on June 30, 2025. A
sixth auto theft detective will be funded from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This award is a
one-time event and does not imply or promise availability of funds for replacement or
continuation of funding after June 30, 2025. Further, it is the responsibility of the grant recipient
to explore and confirm all potential legal ramifications when employing WATPA funded
equipment or assets.
Enclosed is an award agreement. This agreement is to be signed and returned to WATPA.
Expenditures prior to the award effective date or after the grant expiration date are not authorized
and will not be reimbursed. All grant awards are subject to Grant Policies and Procedures of the
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority. Costs will be paid on a reimbursement basis. Your
agency will be reimbursed for actual expenses only up to the limit of the award categories. All
grantees must sign the attached non -supplanting agreement before reimbursement can begin.
Also, please note that reimbursement requests by grant recipients will only be processed upon
receipt of current semi-annual reports, due on June 15 and December 15 each year, by the
WATPA office. The semi-annual report form is available on the WATPA website,
www.WaAutoTlieftPreventionAuthorily.or
If you have any questions, please contact me at 360-292-7959 or via e-mail at
m ainter was e.or .
Sincerely,
Michael Painter, Executive Director
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority
Washington Auto TTr49 Presention Authority
JOHN BATISTE JAMES SKOGMAN JOHN GESE CHRIS GUERRERO DARREN WALLACE
Chief— IVA Slate Patrol insurance Industry Sheriff-Kitsal, County Chief Kennewick PD Sheriff -Grays Harbor Comity
JOHN MARTIN STEVE STRACHAN MIKE PAINTER PETE FISHER VACANT
General Public F_recutive Director - WASPC Executive Director - WA7PA Chief— Fife PD Automobile Industry
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PUGET SOUND AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE AND THE
WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION -AUTHORITY
AUTO THEFT PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAMAWARD AGREEMENT
Award Recipient Name and Address: Award Period:
PSATT 07/01/23 - 06/30/25
33325 8th Avenue South Amount Approved
Federal Way, WA 98003
$2,619,659.00
Requests for reimbursement under this agreement are subject to the following Budget:
Personnel
$1,734,483.00
Employee Benefits
$666,396.00
Overtime
$30,000.00
Consultants/Contracts
$13 5,280.00
Travel/Training
$17,500.00
Other Expenses
$6,000.00
Public Outreach
$25,000.00
Equipment/Technology
$5,000
Prosecution
$0
Total:
$2,61 9,659.00
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the WATPA and RECIPIENT acknowledge and accept the terms of this AGREEMENT
and attachments hereto, and in witness whereof have executed this AGREEMENT as of the date and year last
written below. The rights and obligations of both parties to this AGREEMENT are governed by the information on
this Award Sheet and other documents incorporated herein by reference: Agreement Specific Terms and Conditions,
and
Agreement General Terms and Conditions.
WATPA
Name/ Michael Painter,
Title: WATPA, Executive Director
RECIPIENT
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Date: 6/21/2023 Date.
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WATPA
Non -supplanting Declaration
Supplantin-a
WATPA funds must be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and
must not replace those funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose (RCW
46.66.080 (5). Supplanting shall be the subject of application review, as well as pre -
award review, post -award monitoring, reimbursement and audit. If there is a potential
presence of supplanting, the applicant or grantee will be required to supply
documentation demonstrating that the reduction in non-WATPA resources occurred for
reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of WATPA funds.
The Fc-zo .way Aacdc-E t'_(Applicant Agency) certifies that any funds
awarded through WATPA shall be used to supplement existing funds for program
activities and will not replace (supplant) non-WATPA funds that have been appropriated
for the purposes and goals of the grant.
The e-A4'r6:-F !qto 6 (Applicant Agency Chief or
designee) understands that supplanting violations may result in a range of penalties,
including but not limited to suspension of future funds under this program, suspension or
debarment from WATPA grants, recoupment of monies provided under this grant, and
civil and/or criminal penalties.
Printed Name and Title: 4ay .o y++ es.4 iFF ar_ oe.4cE-7
Signature:Bate:
RETURN 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#): W INTERLOCAL
❑ OTHER
5. PROJECT NAME: WATPA Grant Application for PSATT Task Force
6. NAME OF CONTRACTOR: Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA)
ADDRESS: 3060 Willamette Drive NE, Suite 101, Lacey, WA 98516 TELEPHONE 360-292-7900
E-MAIL: FAX:
SIGNATURE NAME: Michael Painter TITLE Executive Director
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: July 1, 20203 COMPLETION DATE: June 30, 2025
9. TOTAL COMPENSATION $ PSATT requesting $3,392,358.00 total over a 3 year period (INCLUDE EXPENSES AND SALES TAX, IF ANY)
(IF CALCULATED ON HOURLY LABOR CHARGE - ATTACH SCHEDULES OF EMPLOYEES TITLES AND HOLIDAY RATES)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE: ❑ YES IN NO IF YES, MAXIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNT: $
IS SALES TAX OWED 10YES ONO IF YES, $ PAID BY: ❑ CONTRACTOR ❑ CITY
RETAINAGE: RETAINAGE AMOUNT: ❑ RETAINAGE AGREEMENT (SEE CONTRACT) OR ❑ RETAINAGE BOND PROVIDED
❑ PURCHASING: PLEASE CHARGE TO: N/A
10. DOCUMENT/CONTRACT REVIEW INITIAL / DATE REVIEWED INITIAL / DATE APPROVED
❑ PROJECT MANAGER
A DIRECTOR Andy J. Hwang 04/10/23
❑ RISK MANAGEMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
0 LAW JE 4/18/23
11. COUNCIL APPROVAL (IF APPLICABLE) COMMITTEE APPROVAL DATE: COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE: 0511612023
12. CONTRACT SIGNATURE ROUTING
❑ SENT TO VENDOR/CONTRACTOR DATE SENT: DATE REC' D:
❑ ATTACH: SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, INSURANCE CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, EXHIBITS
❑ CREATE ELECTRONIC REMINDER/NOTIFICATION FOR 1 MONTH PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE
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INITIAL / DATE SIGNED
❑ LAW DEPARTMENT
❑ SIGNATORY (MAYOR OR DIRECTOR)
❑ CITY CLERK
❑ ASSIGNED AG# AGE
COMMENTS:
2/2017
WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS
3060 Willamette Drive NE Lacey, WA 98516 -- Phone: (360) 292-7900 — Fax: (360) 292-7269 — Website: http://watpa.waspc.org
Michael Painter, WATPA Executive Director
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Auto Theft Grant Program
General Grant Application T
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Funding Period: July I, 2023 — June 30, 2025
The Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA) is soliciting Washington Law Enforcement Agencies to apply
for grant awards that address auto theft in their communities. During this grant application period, the Washington State
legislature is in session and therefore has not approved a final allocation for 2023-25 funding period. However, WATPA is
advancing this solicitation in anticipation that the funding allocation will remain at a level consistent with recent grant
cycles. The following is information that will assist prospective agencies with the application process.
Grant Application Requirements:
1. Grant applications must be submitted by 12:00 p.m., April 1, 2023.
2. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Direct inquiries and application process questions to Rachelle Harwood at 360 486 2380, or email
at rharwoodCcDwaspc.orq.
Grant Application and Award Timeline
March 1, 2023
Grant application period opens for prospective applicants.
April 1, 2023
Grant applications close.
April 5, 2023
Proposals submitted to WATPA Board members for review.
April 21, 2023
Deadline for scheduling presentations to the WATPA Board.
May 2, 2023
Presentations to WATPA Board by applicants'.
TBD2
Final decisions on funding by WATPA Board.
TBD2
Notice and agreements to successful applicants.
' Applicants will be provided up to 15 minutes to present their Grant application to the WATPA Board. Appointments will be taken
on a first come, first served, basis and must be scheduled with Rachelle Harwood prior to April 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
2 Dependent on timing of funding approval by the legislature and governor's office.
WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Grant Proiect Minimum Criteria
To be considered for funding, a proposed grant project must clearly focus on Auto Theft enforcement, investigation,
prosecution, education or prevention. Applications must include all criteria identified in the Program narrative and:
1. Must address a problem that is clearly identified and. should have a design where the activities and goals are
realistic and attainable.
2. Projects involving regional law enforcement activities, or engagement with multiple agencies on an auto theft
related project under a task force umbrella, will be given funding priority. Where possible, demonstrated work or
information sharing with other WATPA funded task forces, entities or assets will be given the highest priority.
3. Task forces and multi -agency joint operations will be required to operate with a full-time supervisor; and, before
funding commences produce an operations manual that covers activities of unit members including (at minimum):
i. Informant Handling
ii. Undercover operations
iii. Quarterly auditing of investigative funds
iv. High risk operations
4. Projects working independent of a task force or multi -agency operations or and with individual components (one
FTE or less) will receive low funding priority and must clearly explain how they will defend a claim of supplanting
funds.
5. Grant proposals for equipment will not be considered at this time. If additional funding allocations are
approved by the legislature, a secondary grant solicitation for equipment may be published by WATPA later in
2023 or early 2024.
6. All grant applicants must be prepared to provide backup documentation to WATPA that supports all projected
cost estimates contained in this application. Estimates or projections that cannot be supported through
documented historical spending, current contracts or agreements will not be funded.
7. All WATPA approved FTEs should be co -located in the same building and dedicate 100% of their time to WATPA
funded and approved activities. Departures from this requirement will receive low funding priority.
8. All grant recipients must sign a non -supplanting declaration before funding is authorized.
9. All proposals must have a clearly defined public awareness component and strategy that incorporates the
use of the WATPA logo/brand. Absence of a strategy will result in the application not being considered.
10. No more than 2% of the total personnel costs will be eligible for overtime reimbursement. Grant applicants will be
required to specify what the overtime will be used for and define the expected outcome. Re -allocation of other line
items into overtime will not be considered during the grant period.
11. All WATPA grant recipients will be required to provide semi-annual reports due no later than the 15th day of
December and June using reporting criteria identified by WATPA.
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12. Any changes of scope or funding of approved WATPA grant line items must be pre -approved by the WATPA
Executive Director to maintain eligibility for funding.
13. All budget changes must be pre -approved by the WATPA Executive Director to be eligible for reimbursement.
14. Grant applications will not be considered if the applicant fails to comply with grant application instructions and
requirements.
15. All funding decisions, including continuation of funding, made by the WATPA Board are final.
16. Additional Grant guidance is available on the WATPA web site as the WATPA Policy and Procedure Guide to
Auto Theft Prevention Grants at www.WaAutoTheftPreventionAuthorit .orq.
WATPA-General Grant Application: 7/1/2023 — 6/30/2025
WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Washington State is ranked 3rd behind California and Texas for the most auto thefts in the nation, but closely trailed by
Florida. Holding the title for being a top 3 State for the most vehicles stolen in 2022 is greatly concerning. These other
states have significantly more population than Washington State which pushes us even higher in the per capita numbers.
This marks a 31 % increase since 2019. The Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue region is ranked the 7th highest metropolitan area
for thefts in the nation. Pierce and King Counties were the largest victims, accounting for 58% of all auto thefts statewide.
Auto theft is a serious problem that affects individuals, businesses and communities, bringing with it a significant financial
burden. There is an even greater burden on underserved communities where the loss of a vehicle can cost someone their
livelihood, reduce access to services and create an inability to replace a stolen and/or significantly damaged vehicle if it
is recovered.
This is the situation facing Washington State today and shows the need for a structured approach to combat it. That
approach is multi -jurisdictional, regional task forces. These task forces, such as the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force
(PSATT), have the ability to investigate complex cases which span several jurisdictions unlike individual police agencies.
PSATT covers the area encompassing south King County and all of Pierce County. The PSATT is currently comprised of
a supervisor and six detectives from regional participating agencies who are funded through WAPTA. As of January 1,
2023, Washington State Patrol pulled their resources back to their own agency and no longer participates in any auto theft
task force in the state.
Since its inception, the PSATT has shown the ability to investigate the most complex cases, allowing strong cases to be
built for prosecution. This has led to the arrest of prolific auto thieves who are creating the greatest impact to the auto
theft epidemic we face today. The PSATT uses innovative technology, surveillance techniques, and plate reading/data
capture devices to be more efficient, safer, and stay one step ahead of the auto thieves.
At this time, one of the fasting growing issues in auto theft is the large increase of offenders being juveniles. This, coupled
with adult offenders, has both groups targeting vulnerable to theft vehicles that has driven numbers up regionally. These
vulnerable vehicles are stolen and used to commit other crimes such as robberies, drive by shootings, shoplifts and
ramming into buildings to commit burglaries. These types of investigations are problematic for single agencies, but ideal
for the auto theft task force due to multi -jurisdictions, complexity and an ability to dedicate the needed resources to
targeting these poly -crime operations.
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
HISTORICAL
PSATT was formed during the 2017-2019 WATPA grant by combining the PATROL (South King County) and ACE
(Pierce County) WATPA task forces with the Pierce County WSP auto theft group. This broadened the jurisdiction and
ability of the new task force to better address the auto theft problem in the region. PSATT has had a large impact on the
auto theft problems by taking on the organized and complex investigations which cross city, county, and even state
jurisdictions. The population of the area PSATT covers is over 1.5 million people. Statistics specific to PSATT for the
last three years include:
2020 415 ($6.16M) recoveries/value 139 arrests
2021 459 ($7.93M) recoveries/value 176 arrests
2022 476 ($8.76M) recoveries/value 160 arrests
During the 2021-2023 grant cycle, the PSATT scheduled multiple emphasis events within our jurisdictional area. We
worked effectively with multiple agencies to recover several vehicles and arrests several offenders. The PSATT provided
auto theft related training and report writing tips to police agencies in the region to aid in stronger cases to lead to more
convictions. We made concentrated and concerted efforts to increase our public awareness/education outreach. We
succeeded by using social media, radio ads, newly developed brochures, signs, banners and local media personalities to
get our messages out. The PSATT detectives participated in community events such as the Washington State Fair and
Renton's Battle of the Badges. We also facilitated the distribution of over 2000 steering wheel lock/ wheel lock anti -theft
devices. PSATT maintains a Tips hotline which regularly provides information that leads to recoveries and arrests. While
this is a great start, we still have a lot of work to get done better informing the public.
PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES
The goals for this grant cycle will be to continue and improve on the performance of the PSATT. The PSATT will continue
to liaison with various agencies to handle the prolific and complex auto theft investigations throughout the region. As in
years past, the PSATT expects to have a noticeable impact on the auto theft problem in the South King -Pierce region.
Due to the gap created by the pulling back of WSP assets, the PSATT plans to increase WATPA funded detectives to 7
and to add a crime analyst. Personnel will maintain their expertise by attending applicable training and then passing it on
to other police agencies by conducting training regionally. The input of a Crime Analyst will assist with proficiency in being
able to better identify trends and criminals in a faster and more concise fashion.
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
EVALUATIQNIASSESSM ENT
The Task Force has one Supervisor who oversees all of the Detectives activity and ensures proper productivity while
working in a goal oriented and cohesive manner. The Task Force also has one Commander who oversees the Supervisor,
the PSATT budget, and approves all operation plans and major investigations. The PSATT collects data on personnel
activities and prepares a monthly report and quarterly written report. The PSATT executive board meets quarterly and
reviews the budget, personnel items and Task Force activity/progression. The executive board is chaired by the FWPD
Chief and consists of command level personnel from participating agencies.
FVehicle Theft Data 2020 2021 2022
Nmber of Stolen Vehicles8,360 11,290 16,310
Number of Recovered Vehicles * 7,555 10,562 15,332
Number of Auto Theft related Arrests ** 1,041 1,385 1,896
License Plate Readers Data
2020
2021
2022
Number of ALPR Systems'''
1
1
1
Number of Shifts deployed
24/7
24/7
24/7
Number of Vehicles Recovered
4 46
53
4 9
8
Number of Arrests
_
*Includes all Pierce County and the following King County Cities: Algona, Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent,
Pacific, Renton and Tukwila
"*Includes all Pierce County and the following King County Cities: Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton and Tukwila
***ALPR attached to surveillance cameras deployed in the field that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Grant Summary
Supplement/Continuation of existing grant ® New program/project ❑
Grant Agency: Name of Agency: Federal Way Police Department
Mailing Address: 33325 8 Ave S, Suite 101
Federal Way, WA 98003
Project Title: Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force
Multiple Agency Request ® Single Agency Request ❑
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Please provide the total grant funding requested
(specific category funding detail in body of application)
AGENCY Funds
WATPA Funds
GRAND TOTAL
PlersonneVE-mployee Expenses
Fringe Benefits
$ 74,590.00 $ 2,140,945.00 $ 2,215,535.00
I
$ 19,400.00 $ 829,543.00 , $ 848,943.00
$ 6,500.00 $ 59,500.00 $ 66,000.00
$ 179,280.00 $ 179,280.00
Overtime
Consultants/Contracts
Travel/Training
$ -
$ 40,000.00
$ 40,000.00
Equipment/Technology —
Other(Investigative Fund/Office Sup
$ -
$ -
$ - —
$ -
$ 7,000.00
$ 7,000.00
Prosecution/Courts
$ -
$ -
$
$ 35,600.00
Public Aw areness/Education
$ -
$ 35,600.00
Total
$ 100,490.00
$ 3,291,868.00
$ _3,392,358.00
nd correct.
The document has
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application is tr ue a been duly
authorized by the chief executive of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances and the
terms of the grant contract.
Name of Authorized Official: Andy Hwang
Signature of Authorized Official:
Date : 313olz 3
Title: Chief Phone: 253-835-6701
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Applicant Contact Information
For the purposes of administering a grant, WATPA requires that three persons be designated to the positions of Authorized
Official, Project Director and Financial Officer. The Project Director and the Financial Officer may not be the same person;
however, under extenuating circumstances one person may otherwise fill two positions.
APPLICANT AGENCY: Federal Way Police Department
PROJECT TITLE:
Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force
Project Manager
Financial Officer/Grant Administrator
Andy
Gildehaus
David Liang
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
Lieutenant
Financial Analyst
Title/Position
Title/Position
9401 Lakewood Drive SW
33325 8th Ave So, Suite 101
Mailing Address (Street or P. O. Box)
Mailing Address (Street or P. O. Box)
Lakewood
WA 98499
Federal Way WA 98003.
City State Zip
253-830-5018 253-830-5069
City State Zip
253-835-2524 253-835-6739
Telephone Fax Telephone Fax
agildehaus@cityoflakewood.us David.Iiang@cityoffederalway.com
E-mail E-mail
Authorized Official
The Authorized Official is the Chief Executive Officer, or designee of the Agency.
Andy Hwang
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
Chief of Police Federal Way Police Department
Title/Position
33325 8th Avenue So.
Mailing Address (Street or P. O. Box)
Federal Way
City
253-835-6701
Telephone
Andy.hwang@cityoffederalway.com
WA
State
253-835-6739
Fax
98003
Zip
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Grant Application Questionnaire
1. Will Grant Funds supplant current funding available for vehicle theft deterrence?
Yes !❑ No
See non -supplanting declaration.
2. Does your Agency report crime statistics to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police
Chiefs' Uniform Crime Report/National Incident Based Reporting System?
Yes ® No ❑
3. Has your agency or any other agency represented in this grant application ever had a grant
from either the Federal or State government terminated?
Yes '❑ No
4. Other information (limit the following to the primary grant applicant's agency only):
• Population of Jurisdiction: 103,000
• Number of Officers (FTEs) assigned full time in vehicle theft investigations not
funded by WATPA: 2
5. If a task force or joint operation, do you have a separate unit or task force policy/procedure manual
that applies to all members?
Yes K No ❑
If no, please explain:
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Budget Detail and Narrative
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Title or Position
Rate/Hour WATPA Funds
�
Agency Funds
(if any)
Total
A.
TF Supervisor
$62.91
$278,000.00
$278,000.00
B.
TF Detective (7)
$63.66
$1,853,705.00
$1,853,705.00
C.
TFCommander
$79.61
$61,000.00
$61,000.00
F.
Crime Analyst'`
$38.50
$22,680.00
$22,680.00
G.
Financial Analyst
$37.75
$13,590.00
$2,154,385.00 $74,590.00
$13,590.00
Total Personnel
$282.43
$2,228,975.00
B. Fringe Benefits
Description of Benefits
Cost WATPA Funds Agency FundsTotal
(if any)
A.
TF Supervisor Benefits Pkg
$97,300.00
$97,300.00
$97,300.00
B.
TF Detective (7) Benefits Pkg
$724,305.00
$724,305.00
$724,305.00
C.
Other Employee Benefits Pkg
$19,400.00
$19,400.00
$19,400.00
D.
Crime Analyst'
$7,938.00
$7,938.00
$7,938.00
G.
$0.00
Total Personnel
$848,943.00
$829,543.00
$19,400.00
$848,943.00
WATPA Funds Agency Funds Total
Total Employee Costs $849,225.43 $2,983,928.00 $93,990.00 $3,077,918.00
*12.5% (5 hours/week)
Personnel Narrative
Personnel salaries were provided by agencies who have personnel on PSATT and based on labor contracts currently
in place. "In kind" agency funds count for the WSP part of PSATT and also include the Task Force Commander, along
with a Financial Analyst and Crime Analyst time at 20 hours per month for the 24 month grant cycle.
Fringe Benefits Narrative
Personnel Fringe Benefits were provided by agencies who have personnel on PSATT and based on labor contracts
currently in place. "In kind" agency funds count for the WSP part of PSATT and also include the Task Force
Commander, along with a Financial Analyst and Crime Analyst time at 20 hours per month for the 24 month grant
cycle.
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Consultants/Contracts
Description of Services WATPA Agency Funds Funds Total WATPA
Approved
Rent - Auburn Facility $144,000.00 $144,000.00,
Internet/Cable Services $9,040.00 $9,040.00
Verizon $13,440.00 $13,440.00
Rekor $4,800.00 $4,800.00
Covert Tracker Licenses $8,000.00 $8,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
Total Consultants/Contracts $179,280.001 $0.00 $179,280.00 $0.00
C. Consultants/Contracts Describe the anticipated use of any contracted or consultant services. Describe
basis for the cost of each line item. Professional services (such as consultants, interpreters, trainers etc.)
should be described by the type of service, number of hours, rate per hour, and travel costs, if any. (150
words max)
The Verizon expenses cover all SIM cards embedded in our cameras that allow for wireless communication
with our server. The Rekor expenses allow for ALPR services on any camera that is deployed.
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WASHINGTON AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
D. Travel/Training (specify and use continuation page if necessary)
Purpose i Destination WATPA
Funds
AgencyI
Funds
Total
A.
IAATI Conference 2023
Hawaii
$6.,000.00
$6,000.00
B.
TEEL Tech Vehicle Forensics
Victoria, BC
j�
$12,000.00
$12,000.00
�C.
WSNIA Conference
Coeur D'Alene
TBD
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
$6,000.00
D.
IAATI Conference 2024
$6,000.00
E.
WSNIA Conference 2024
Coeur D'Alene
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
F.
$0.00
G.
$0.00
Total Travel/Training
$40,000.00
$0.001
$40,000.00
D. Specify explain how travel costs were calculated (example: purpose, number of participants, number
of days/nights, costs for lodging/per diem, transportation, parking, etc. (100 words Max)
See below explanation.
Travel/Training Narrative: Identify the desired training opportunities applied for in order
of priority and specifically explain how the training is necessary specify how it will enhance existing
operations. (150 words max)
#1 Teel Tech's Advanced Vehicle Forensics allows detectives to build on skills and techniques from BERLA
training. This training allows for in-depth look at a recovered vehicle's activities while it was stolen. This
usually leads to additional crimes solved and charges filed. Costs: registration, 5 nights of lodging and 5 days
of per diem. Two Detectives Fall 2023
#2 The IAATI conferences are specifically geared to auto theft/crimes investigators. They provide best
investigative practices, current trends, networking opportunities, and technology updates. Costs: registration,
airfare, 5 nights of lodging, 5 days of per diem, and some transportation costs (Uber/Taxi) Two Detectives per
year, Fall 2023 & Fall 2024
#3 WSNIA conferences are geared towards narcotics investigations, but provide training and best practices in
undercover operations, surveillance techniques, informant development, legal updates, technology updates and
networking opportunities. Costs: registration, 4 nights of lodging and 4 days of per diem. Four Detectives
per year Spring 2024 & Spring 2025.
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E. EquipmentlTechnology
quipment Name or Descriptio
-
Qty
-WATPA
Funds
Agency
Funds
Total
A.
$0.00
B.
C.
$0.00
$0.00
D.
$0.00
E.
$0.00
F.
$0.00
G.
I $0.00
$0.00
Total Equipment
$0.00; _ _ $0.00,
E. Equipment Narrative: Specifically identify the equipment applied for in order of priority. Explain how funding for
equipment will enhance existing operations (200 words max).
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F. Prosecution/Court (any
additional costs other than personnel and fringe benefits. Those
expenses should be included in Section A -Personnel)
Description
WATPA Agency
Funds Funds
Total
A,
g,
C.
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
D.
$0.00
E.
$0.00
F.
$0.00
G.
$0.00
$0.00
Total Prosecution/Courts
$0.00
$0.00
F. Prosecution/Court Narrative
Describe expected activities and how it relates to project goals. Explain if prosecution request is new or an
existing request. (150 words max)
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #:
7e
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority 2023-2025 Auto Theft Grant Program general grant
application and acceptance on behalf of the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force.
POLICY QUESTION: Should the Federal Way Police Department submit the Washington Auto Theft Prevention
Authority (WATPA) Grant Application on behalf of the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATT) and
accept the Grant if awarded?
COMMITTEE: PRHS&PSC MEETING DATE: May 9, 2023
CATEGORY:
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑. Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Chief Andv Hwan DEPT: PD
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
2. WATPA 2023-2025 Auto Theft Grant Program General Grant Application
Options Considered: 1. Approve the WATPA grant application and accept the grant if awarded
2. Do not approve the application and grant and provide direction to staff
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option #1 f
MAYOR APPROVAL:O-Zp�Lo DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
m2 t' ee Counci a-3 htitiak aie
i n hia1117a �c in itial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed grant application and acceptance if awarded
on behalf of PSATT to the May 16, 2023, consent agenda for approval. ,,
r
Committee Member
1`1176POSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of subn� tting the proposed grant application and authorize
tl�IXhief of Police to accept and sign said grant if awarded.
BFI-n H TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED— 12/2017 RESOLUTION 4
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 9, 2023
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Council Committee
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Andy Hwang, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: WATPA 2023-2025 Auto Theft Grant Program grant application and acceptance on
behalf of the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force
Financial Impacts:
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATT) is operated through Washington Auto Theft
Prevention Authority (WATPA) Grant awards, and expenses for PSATT-related activities are
reimbursed monthly. Federal Way is the lead agency for PSATT and handles the financial
processing for the Task Force and would be applying and accepting this grant on behalf and for
the benefit of PSATT. This item will have no direct financial impact on the City of Federal Way
other than by its reimbursement for PSATT related activities should the grant be awarded to
PSATT.
Backeround Information:
PSATT, formed in 2017, is a multi jurisdictional team focused on investigating and enforcing
laws relating to auto theft. Federal Way has been a member of the Task Force since its creation.
The Task Force provides coordinated and efficient use of personnel, equipment, budgeted funds,
and training to investigate and aid in the prosecution of prolific or organized auto theft crimes.
The City of Federal Way, through the Police Department, continues to serve as the Lead
Administrative Agency, which is responsible for proper accounting procedures, reports, and
statistics. As staffing allows, the Federal Way Police Department will continue to assign at least
one commissioned employee to the PSATT Task Force.
This 2023-2025 Auto Theft Program general grant application seeks a grant award from WATPA
on behalf of PSATT to provide continued funding for personnel, public relations material,
training, and technology/equipment. This funding will support the continued operation and
coordinated efforts of the Task Force.