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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Counterdrug Task Force for two criminal analysts.
SUMMARY
DATE: July 19, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: MOU with the Texas Counterdrug Task Force
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department has requested assistance from the Texas Counterdrug Task Force in the form of two crime analysts to assist in combating drug related criminal activity as well as any investigative support or assets they can provide.
The Texas Counterdrug Task Force has approved the request for the support at no cost to the City or Department for the remainder of FY 2019 and all of FY 2020 in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding for each fiscal year. At the end of the term, the resources being provided will go away and the City will have no financial obligation.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Not approve the MOU
Modify the MOU
Approve the MOU as written
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends that City Council approve the MOU as written. This will provide, at no cost to the City, two crime analysts to aid in combating crime, which will allow the department to be more effective with timely intelligence and real time data.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The MOU conforms to City Policy
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no fiscal impact, there are no costs associated with this MOU.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Memorandums of Understanding with the Texas Counterdrug Task Force and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement....
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