AG 21-142 - VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM/ KENT POLICE DEPARTMENTRETURN TO: EXT:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY LAW DEPARTMENT ROUTING FORM
I. ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV: Police Department
2. ORIGINATING STAFF PERSON: Lynette Allen EXT: 6701 3. DATE REQ. I3Y: 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 2021-2022
6. NAME OF CONTRACTOR: Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team / Kent Police Department
ADDRESS: 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 TELEPHONE 206-764-3640
E-MAIL: JMoen@kentwa.gov FAX.• 206-764-3522
SIGNATURENAME: Frank A. Tarentino III 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, 2021 COMPLETION DATE: September 30, 2022
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 [ENO 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:
10. DOCUMENT/CONTRACT REVIEW INITIAL / DATE REVIEWED INITIAL / DATE APPROVED
❑ PROJECT MANAGER
0 DIRECTOR Andy J. Hwang
❑ RISK MANAGEMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
A LAB/ JE 8/17/21
11. COUNCIL APPROVAL (IF APPLICABLE) COMMITTEE APPROVAL DATE: COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE:
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 I 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 1011q wl
❑ ASSIGNED AG#
COMMENTS:
2/2017
HIDTA STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
This agreement is made this I" day of October 2021, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Federal Way Police
Department, ORI# WA0173600 (hereinafter "FWPD"). 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 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:
1. The Seattle Enforcement Group 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 Enforcement Group D-22, the FWPD agrees to
detail one (1) experienced officer(s) to the Seattle Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force for a
period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the FWPD officers will be
under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the task force.
3. The FWPD 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 FWPD officers assigned to the task force shall be deputized as task force officers of DEA
pursuant to 21 USC 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Seattle Enforcement Group D-22 Task Force, DEA will
assign three (3) Special Agents to the task force. HIDTA 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 FWPD officers 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 Task Force, the FWPD 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. HIDTA will, subject to availability of funds,
reimburse the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team ",VNET"for overtime payment. Annual
overtime for each state or local law enforcement officer is capped at the equivalent of 25% of a
GS-12, Step 1, of the general pay scale for the Rest of United States. Reimbursement for all
types of qualified expenses shall be contingent upon availability of funds and the submission of a
proper request for reimbursement which shall be submitted monthly or quarterly on a fiscal
year basis, and which provides the names of the investigators who incurred overtime for DEA
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. Invoices
must be submitted at least quarterly within 30 days of the end of 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 Federal Way Police Department charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for
the administration or implementation of this agreement.
8. The FWPD 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 FWPD 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 FWPD shall maintain all such
reports and records until all litigation, claim, 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 FWPD 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 FWPD 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 FWPD 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
FWPD 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, The FWPD understands and agrees that HIDTA will provide the Seattle Enforcement Group
D-22 Task Force Officers with vehicles suitable for surveillance. HIDTA through DEA will
furnish mobile radios for installation in the HIDTA Task Force vehicles and HIDTA will assume
the cost of installation and removal, 141DTA will be financially responsible lbr line purchase of
Riel for the leased vehicles and for providing routine maintenance, i.e., oil changes, lubes and
minor tune-ups via the HIDTA lease contractor, DEA and HIDTA procedures for reporting and
investigating automobile accidents involving Official Government Vehicles (OGV'S)-
HIDTA lease vehicles shall apply to accidents involving the leased vehicles furnished to the
FWPD personnel, in addition to whatever accident reporting requirements the FWPD may have,
14. While on duty and acting on task force business, the FWPD officers assigned to the IIIDTA
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
HIDTA Executive Committee acknowledges that the United States Is liable for the actions of
task force officer, while on duty and acting within the scope of their federal employment, to the
extent permitted by the Federal Torts Claim Act,
15. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2022, This agreement may be terminated by either party on 30 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. HIDTA will be responsible only for obligations
Incurred by FWPD during the term of this agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
�J
Frank A. Tarentino Ill
Date; 105 _ 2'r(
Special Agent in Charge
Title
For the Federal Way Police Department
Date: z /
Name: Andy Hwang
Title: Chief of Police
Drug Enforcement Administration
Asset Forfeiture Sharing Memorandum of Understanding
This agreement is made this 111 day of October, 2021, between the United States Department of
Justice, Ding Enforcement Administration Enforcement (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Federal
Way Police Department (hereinafter "FWPD").
1. The police agencies participating in the Seattle Enforcement Group D-20 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 A ene
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%.
S. Participants further understand that the federal decision -makers on each equitable sharing
request retain discretion to modify percentages as deeined appropriate based on the facts and
circumstances in each case.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date: 10 ` —Z(
Frank A. Tarentino III
Special Agent in Charge
For the Federal Way Police Department:
e7- Date:
Andy Hwang
Chief of Police
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
a OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
r OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Apphcani.a should refer to the regula(Ions cited below to detormine the certdication to w ich they are required to
affest. Appfrcants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this
from. Signature of this form provides for compliance +sigh certification requirements under 28 CFR Part G9, "New
Resificlions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Governnrenl•wide Department and Suspension (Nionprocurement) and
Govemment•wide Requirements for Drug. Free Workplace (Grants) " The certifrcatlons shall be treated as a material
mproseniallon of fad upon reliance will be placers when the Department of Justice determines to award the
covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
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As the duty authorized represenlative of the applicant. I hereby cetilty that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
1. Grantee Name and Address:
Federal Way police Depar.turent
33325 8thi Ave South
Federal Way, WA 98003
2, Applicallon Number and/or Projed Name
Seattle Enforcement Group D-22
4. Typed Name and litle of Aulhorized Representative
3. Grantee IRSNendor Number
Andy Hwang, Chief of Police - Federal Way Police Department
5, Signature 6. Date
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 21, 2021 ITEM #: 5 �•
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
trafficking of narcotics and dangerous drugs in South King County?
COMMITTEE: PRHS&PSC MEETING DATE: Sept. 14, 2021
CATEGORY:
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other -
STAFF REPORT BY: ANDY J. HWANG, CHIEF OF POLICE DEPT: Police Department
Attachments:
1. PRHS&PSC Staff Memo
2. Drug Enforcement Administration MOU
3. State and Local HIDTA 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, State & Local HIDTA Agreement & Certifications
2. Reaect the DEA MOU State &Local HIDTA Agreement & Certifications
.,
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1.
MAYOR APPROVAL: , g jg j thq Ia DIRECTOR APPROVAL: + 01_712t
C mitt m = ('— I % lnitinl
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: "I move to forward the proposed agreements to the September 21, 2021,
Council consent agenda for approval.
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the agreements between the City of Federal Way /
Federal Way Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as
presented and authorize the Chief of Police to execute said Agreements. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
11NC[L ACCIOpi�1 ��}}
APPROVE "1 � I � COUNCIL BILL #
DENIER 11T 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: September 14, 2021
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, safety, and well-being of not
only the Citizens in Federal Way, but all people throughout Washington and beyond. The U.S.
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), formed a local multi jurisdictional
Task Force to help stop the trafficking of narcotics and dangerous drugs focused on investigating and
enforcing the laws relating to controlled substances, the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team
(VNET). The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) assigned a commissioned officer to the DEA
Task Force on February 8, 2010, and has been a participating member up to the present.
This package contains two agreements participating law enforcement agencies must sign onto as part
of the Task Force team: one detailing how participating law enforcement agencies conduct
operations and achieve the goals of the Task Force, including overtime reimbursements for
participating officers, and another describing the equitable sharing of asset forfeitures that may occur
as part of the Task Force's work. .
These agreements are a continuation of our efforts to control the trafficking of drugs and are effective
October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.