Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	absent

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko Absent: Steve Gallardo

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19. AGREEMENT WITH THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) - FFY2025 Retroactively approve the Agreement and acceptance of grant funds to the Sheriff’s Office from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Investigative/Strategic Initiative # MN-23-0047/SWAZ-0972 in the amount of $382,374.87 for the award period beginning October 1, 2024, and terminating on September 30, 2025. This Agreement may be terminated by any of the parties by written notice to the other parties ten (10) business days prior to termination. The funding award is recurring and has been awarded to the Sheriff’s Office the past thirteen (13) years. There is no match requirement. The Sheriff’s Office indirect cost rate for FY25 is 26.71%, applicable to the award amount of $382,374.87 less capital expenses of $5,245.49 for an indirect cost base of $377,129.38 and indirect costs of $100,731.26 which will be absorbed by the General Fund. There are no future or ongoing contributions required after the grant period ends; however, property (items) purchased with these funds must remain available to the Strike Force/Strategic Initiative for the duration of its existence. This is not a mandated function although it supports the MCSO public safety mandate and provides a benefit to the citizens by disrupting the illicit drug trafficking organizations in Maricopa County and the State of Arizona resulting in a more safe and secure community. This is a non-competitive award. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is one of several local law enforcement agencies in the Phoenix metro area that participate in this effort. This is reimbursement funding that will be used to purchase capital and non-capital equipment; to maintain &/or repair previously purchased equipment; to secure subscriptions for technical service; to pay monthly data charges relating to several types of equipment; and to secure contracted analyst service. These revenues are not local revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation, and therefore, expenditures of these revenues are not prohibited by the budget law. (C-50-25-085-X-00)