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Contract 2023-007A2023 007A it :��3 NO'; 0�1 A.M, HIDTA STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT This agreement is made this 1st day of October 2022, between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Clermont Police Department ORI#FL0350300 (hereinafter "CPD"). 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 Florida area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of Florida, the parties hereto agree to the following: The DEA Orlando HIDTA Mexican Poly -Drug Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below: a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Florida 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 Florida. 2 To accomplish the objectives of the Mexican Poly -Drug Task Force, the CPD agrees to detail one (1) experienced officer(s) to the Mexican Poly -Drug Task Force for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the CPD officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the task force. The CPD 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 CPD officers assigned to the task force shall be deputized as task force officers pursuant to 21 USC § 878. To accomplish the objectives of the DEA Orlando Mexican Poly -Drug Task Force, will assign four (4) 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. W During the period of assignment to the DEA Orlando Mexican Poly -Drug Task Force, the CPD 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 parent agency 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 " 6 In no event will the CPD charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or implementation of this agreement. 7 The CPD 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 CPD 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 CPD 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. 9 The CPD 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. 10 The CPD 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 CPD acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no federal funds will be awarded until the completed certification is received. 11 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 CPD 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. 12 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. 13 While on duty and acting on task force business, the CPD 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. 14 All sharing of federally forfeited property will be done in accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice policies and procedures as set forth in Guide to Equitable Sharing for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (April 2009). Every effort will be made by DEA to make a fair and impartial distribution of federally forfeited assets. 15 Among members of the Orlando District Office HIDTA Task Force (ODOHTF), sharing of federally forfeited property will be based on the number of officers each participating agency assigns to the ODOHTF. 16 Equitable sharing distributions with non-ODOHTF agencies shall be based on the number of work hours expended by the non-ODOHTF agencies in the investigation. In investigations where agencies not comprising the ODOHTF participate in the investigation leading to the seizure and federal forfeiture of assets, sharing may also be determined on the ultimate qualitative value of the information provided to the ODOHTF. In making the distribution determination, DEA will take into consideration the originator of the information, the development and/or use of confidential informants or sources of information, and the critical nature of the assistance to the investigation. 17 Equitable sharing distributions with contributing ODOHTF agencies (e.g. independent agency units, narcotic squads, detective squads etc.) shall be based on the number of work hours expended by contributing ODOHTF agencies in the investigation. In investigations where agencies (e.g. independent agency units, narcotic squads, detective squads etc.) comprising the ODOHTF participate in the investigation leading to the seizure and federal forfeiture of assets, sharing may also be determined on the ultimate qualitative value of the information provided to the ODOHTF. In making the distribution determination, DEA will take into consideration the originator of the information, the development and/or use of confidential informants or sources of information, and the critical nature of the assistance to the investigation. 18 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 1 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 CPD during the term of this agreement on a fiscal year basis, subject to the availability of funds. For the Drug Enforcement Administration: DEANNEDigitally by DEANNEIgned REUTER REUTER 13:2700-05'00'S Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent in Charge Miami Field Division For the Clermont Police Department l Charles L. road y Chief Date Date I•r (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) Notifying the agency, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, ATTN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20531. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (0 Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted- (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f). B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site (s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip code) Check r- if there are workplace on file that are not identified here. Section 67, 630 of the regulations provides that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for Department of Justice funding. States and State agencies may elect to use OJP Form 4061/7. Check I— if the State has elected to complete OJP Form 406117. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67; Sections 67.615 and 67.620- A. As a condition of the grant, I certify that i will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in condition any activity with the grant; and B. If convinced of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, I will report the conviction, in writing, within I calendar days of the conviction, to: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, ATTN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, 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: Chief Charles L. Broadway Clermont Police Department 3600 South Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711 2. Application Number and/or Project Name 4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative Chief Charles L. Broadwa, 5. Signature 3. Grantee IRSNendor Number 6. 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 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. 1. LOBBYING As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 69, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 28 CFR Part 69, the applicant certifies that: (a) No Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; (b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions; (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this cer- tification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all sub - recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DIRECT RECIPIENT) As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 28 CFR Prt 67, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67, Section 67.510- A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debar- ment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1) (b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application. 3. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67 Sections 67.615 and 67.620- A. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing an on -going drug -free awareness program to inform employees about- (1) The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will- OJP FORM 4061/6 (3-91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 4062/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE. ROUTING AND TRANSMITTAL SLIP DATE Monday, November 7, 2022 TO: (Name, Office Symbol, Room Number, Building, Agency/Post) 1. Reuter, Deanne L., SAC Initials Date 2. Mark E. Skeffington, Deputy SAC 3. Fleck, Kerry A, Division Counsel KERRV FLECK � ,,,,,,,,,,a- 11/14/2022 4. Ortiz, Cheryl, ASAC CHERYL ORTIZ 5.Ortiz-Garay, Ivelisse, SPO ,�E..�-.,....,._ 11 /7/2022 6. 7. 8. Action File Note and Return Approval For Clearance Per Conversation As Requested For Correction Prepare Reply Circulate For Your Information See Me Comment Investigate X Signature Coordination Justify REMARKS MFD FY 2023 Tasks Force Agreement and 4061 HIDTA State and Local Task Force Agreement ASAC ODO / HTF2 / TFO Lane Clermont PD Standard Language with extra paragraphs added for Equitable Sharing MFD SAC - is the only authorized person to Sign the TFA's FROM: (Name, BERYL STEINFELD B. Susan Steinfeld AUTHORIZED FOR LOC) Previous Edition is Usable DO NOT use as a RECORD of approvals, concurrences, disposals, clearances, and similar actions. Symbol, Agency/Post) Digitally signed by BERYL STEINFELD Date: 2022.11.07 11:25:23 -05'00' Room Number - Building 571-362-3080 National Stock Number OPTIONAL FORM 41 (REV. 5/2020) 7540-00-935-5862