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STATEMENT
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CHULA VISTA
10/06/2009 Item
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $346,395 FROM THE
ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK
FORCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT REGIONAL
OPERATIONS.
SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER
4/STHS VOTE: YES X NO
SUMMARY
The Police Department will receive $346,395 from the Organized Drug Crime
Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) and act as the fiduciary for operational costs
associated with regional task force operations. The City will receive a 3% administrative
fee for being the fiduciary agent.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will
not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no
environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Program was
established in 1982 to conduct comprehensive, multi-level attacks on major drug
trafficking and money laundering organizations. Today, OCDETF combines the
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resources and expertise of its member federal agencies which include: the Drug
Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Internal Revenue Service, and the U.S. Coast
Guard - in cooperation with the Department of Justice Criminal Division, the Tax
Division, and the 93 U.S. Attorney's Offices, as well as with state and local law
enforcement. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and
dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and
those primarily responsible for the nation's drug supply.
As a participant in OCDETF and other similar task forces, the Chula Vista Police
Department has developed an exceptionally productive working relationship with several
allied federal, state and local agencies. These agencies have been the Department's
counterparts in a variety of investigations, including money laundering, homicides,
kidnapping and major drug investigations. One goal of the Police Department is to help
disrupt the illegal drug activities occurring along the southwest United States/Mexican
border within the County of San Diego, giving particular attention to cases involving the
City of Chula Vista. Our participation has significantly increased arrests, narcotics and
money seizures among large-scale drug traffickers, including several who operated in
Chula Vista.
The Police Department will receive $346,395 from OCDETF to act as a fiduciary for its
operational costs. Similar to the HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area)
Program, this funding is only available to local agencies, and the City will receive a 3%
administrative fee for being the fiduciary agent.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in an appropriation of $336,306 to the supplies and
services category of the Police Grant Fund (fund 252) for operational costs during the 9-
month period of 10/1/2009 to 6/30/2010. The funding from the OCDETF program
includes the $336,306 expenditure reimbursement, along with a 3% administration fee.
Consequently, there is a positive fiscal impact in the amount of $10,089 to the General
Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The Police Department anticipates receiving approximately $450,000 of OCDETF
funding each fiscal year, which will result in an ongoing positive fiscal impact of $13,500
in subsequent years.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre, Principal Management Analyst, Police Department
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RESOLUTION N0.
^ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
` CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $346,395 FROM THE
ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE
PROGRAM TO SUPPORT REGIONAL OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
Program was established in 1982 to conduct comprehensive, multi-level attacks on major
drug trafficking and money laundering organizations; and
WHEREAS, as a participant in OCDETF and other similar task forces, the Police
Department has developed an exceptionally productive working relationship with several
allied federal, state and local agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has been awarded $346,395 from OCDETF to
act as a fiduciary for its operational costs; and
WHEREAS, the funding from the OCDETF program includes the $336,306
expenditure reimbursement, along with a 3% administration fee of $10,089.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept $346,395 from Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
Program and appropriate $336,306 to the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Police Grants Fund
supplies and services budget to support regional operations.
Presented by:
David Bejarano
Police Chief
Approved as to form by:
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Bart Miesfeld
City Attorney
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