File #: RES 2024-044    Name: MOU - Homeland Security Investigations
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/28/2024 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 4/11/2024 Final action: 4/11/2024
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS (HSI) FOR IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUND.
Sponsors: Police Department
Indexes: MOU, Police, Resolution, Task Force
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2024-044-Homeland Security Investigations MOU, 2. MOU-Homeland Security Investigations

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS (HSI) FOR IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUND.

 

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BACKGROUND:

The Treasury Forfeiture Fund Act of 1992 provides for the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by local, county, and state law enforcement agencies as participants of joint operations/task forces with a federal agency participating in the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.

DISCUSSION:

The City is desirous of entering into this MOU with Homeland Security Investigations, Miami Office, to be eligible for reimbursement of costs incurred by the City when providing resources to joint operations/task forces with the agency. The MOU establishes the responsibilities of the City and Homeland Security Investigations and details the procedures for reimbursement of certain overtime expenses and other law enforcement expenses that may be incurred by the City in joint operations/task forces. The MOU will remain valid until terminated by either party in writing.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:  N/A