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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Maricopa and the AZ Department of Public Safety for a one (1) year contract to enhance law enforcement services concerning criminal gang member activity through cooperative efforts. Funds are available for this IGA under the Grants, Funds, Police Uniform Services, Regular Employees (22022122-51100) and the General Fund, Police Operations, Regular Employees (10022122-51100). Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) requires the Maricopa Police Department assign one (1) certified sworn law enforcement officer to the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) State Gang Task Force on a full-time basis. DPS agrees to reimburse the City of Maricopa Police Department on a monthly basis for 75% of payroll expenses to include salary shift pay, benefits, and employee-related expenses; in addition to overtime for GIITEM related activities only not to exceed 20 hours per month.
This item will be presented by James Hughes, Police Chief.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council approve and enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City of Maricopa Police Department and the AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) for a one (1) year contract to enhance law enforcement services concerning criminal gang member activity through cooperative efforts. Funds are available for this IGA under the Grants Fund, Police Uniform Services, Regular Employees (22022122-51100) and the General Fund, Police Operations, Regular Employees (10022122-51100).