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Regular Agenda Item 4. C.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	12/15/2020
Submitted For:	Adam Shepherd	Submitted By:	Sarah White, Chief Administrative Officer
Department:	Sheriff's Office
Fiscal Year:	FY 2020	Budgeted?:	No
Contract Dates Begin & End:	July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	Yes	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Intergovernmental Agreement (DPS Contract No. 2020-084) regarding Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) State Gang Task Force between Gila County and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Background Information

The Gila County Sheriff's Office has desired to partner with the Arizona DPS in the GIITEM State Gang Task Force. The purpose of this Agreement shall be to enhance law enforcement services concerning criminal activities of street gangs through cooperative efforts.

Evaluation

The Gila County Sheriff's Office agrees to provide an AZ P.O.S.T. certified sworn law enforcement officer to work with GIITEM. DPS agrees to reimburse the Sheriff's Office on a monthly basis for seventy-five (75%) percent of payroll expenses to the officer related to this assignment, including salary, shift pay, benefits (which accrue during the term of the IGA), and employee-related expenses to include employer's workman's compensation and social security at established rates, vacation and sick leave is taken while working with GIITEM. DPS will reimburse all overtime compensation (based upon DPS rules, not to exceed eight (8) hours per month). There must be a minimum of 40 hours of GIITEM related work in order for DPS to reimburse for overtime in any given week.

All approved travel expenses will be reimbursed directly to the officer by DPS under employee travel reimbursement guidelines established by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA). DPS agrees to assign a vehicle to the Agency's Officer. The Officer is responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle in accordance with DPS policy and will utilize the DPS assigned vehicle for GIITEM purposes only. The officer must meet the ADOA driver's training requirements.

Conclusion

The Gila County Sheriff's Office agrees to provide an AZ P.O.S.T. certified sworn law enforcement officer to work with the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) State Gang Task Force.

Recommendation

Gila County Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve Intergovernmental Agreement (DPS Contract no. 2020-084) between the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Gila County Sheriff's Office to provide one (1) AZ P.O.S.T. certified sworn law enforcement officer to work with GIITEM. The performance period starts July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, and shall renew annually on July 1st for a period not to exceed five (5) years.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (DPS Contract No. 2020-084) between the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Gila County Sheriff's Office to be reimbursed 75% of the salary for one certified deputy to work with the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission State Task Force for a performance period beginning July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, with annual renewal on July 1st for a period not to exceed five years. (Sarah White)

Attachments
Intergovernmental Agreement