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FY 2022 Program Funded Task Force Agreement: Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
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PROGRAM - FUNDED STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made this 1st day of October 2021, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Maricopa County
Attorney’s Office, ORI# AZ007013A (hereinafter "MCAO"). The DEA is authorized to enter into
this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the
provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the state of
Arizona area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and
general welfare of the people of Arizona, the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The Phoenix Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the state of Arizona 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 Arizona.
2. To accomplish the objectives of the Phoenix Task Force, the MCAO agrees to detail one (1)
experienced officer(s) to the Phoenix Task Force for a period of not less than two years. During
this period of assignment, the MCAO officers will be under the direct supervision and control of
DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the task force.
3. The MCAO officers assigned to the task force shall adhere to DEA policies and procedures.
Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the task
force.
4. The MCAO officers assigned to the task force shall be deputized as Task Force Officers of DEA
pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878.
5. To accomplish the objectives of the Phoenix Task Force, DEA will assign up to six (6) special
agents to the task force. The DEA will also, subject to the availability of annually appropriated
funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and equipment to support the
activities of the DEA special agent and MCAO officers assigned to the task force. 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.
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6. During the period of assignment to the task force, the MCAO will remain responsible for
establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned to the task force,
and for making all payments due them. DEA will, subject to availability of funds, reimburse the
MCAO for overtime payment. Annual overtime for each state or local law enforcement officer
is capped at the equivalent of 25% of a GS-12, Step 1, of the general pay scale for the Rest of
United States. Reimbursement for all types of qualified expenses shall be contingent upon
availability of funds and the submission of a proper request for reimbursement which shall be
submitted monthly or quarterly on a fiscal year basis, and which provides the names of the
investigators who incurred overtime for DEA 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. Invoices must be submitted at least quarterly within 30 days of the
end of the invoiced period. (Note: Task Force Officer’s overtime shall not include any costs
for benefits, such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses.)
7. In no event will the MCAO charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or
implementation of this agreement.
8. The MCAO 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.
9. The MCAO 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 MCAO shall maintain all such
reports and records until all litigation, claim, audits and examinations are completed and
resolved, or for a period of six (6) years after termination of this agreement, whichever is later.
10. The MCAO 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.
11. The MCAO 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 MCAO
acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no federal funds will be awarded to the
MCAO by the DEA until the completed certification isreceived.
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12. When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal money, the
MCAO shall clearly state (1) the 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 project or
program.
13. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2022. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty days’ advance
written notice. Billing for all outstanding obligations must be received by DEA within 90 days
of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible only for obligations
incurred by MCAO during the term of this agreement.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date:
Cheri Oz, Special Agent in Charge
Phoenix Field Division
For the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office:
Date:
Allister Adel, Maricopa County Attorney
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
BY:
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Date
ATTESTED BY:
Clerk of the Board
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY: ________________________________
____________________
Counsel for Board of Supervisors
Date