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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4420 - Grant Application - GO CJD - SPRNTF, LPD - 03_10_1994Resolution No. 4420 March 10, 1994 Item #23 RESOLUTION IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Manager of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Grant Application and related documents for State and Federal Assistance for the South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force and that the City Council hereby agrees to a cash match of $112,998.00 from the City to fund 34% of the Project, as required by the State of Texas in order to be eligible to receive such State and Federal Assistance. by the City Council this TTEST: (APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: loth Carrol G. Bartley, Acting Chi�f of Police APPROVED AS TO FORM: arold Willard,'Assistant City Attorney ASKFORC.RES sbruary 18, 1994 day of March 1994. CITY OF LUBBOCK AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM #/SUBJECT: Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve an application for a State administered, Federally funded grant for the continuation of the South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The grant application is being made in conjunction with the Governor's Anti -Drug Abuse Program. The 52 law enforcement agencies represented in the South Plains region cover some 10,000 square miles and are responsible to approximately 340,000 people located in 11 counties. Narcotic trafficking on the South Plains should be considered multi - jurisdictional with the success of each individual law enforcement agency in its operation having a direct effect on criminal activity in neighboring jurisdictions. Illegal narcotic trafficking is a regional program requiring regional coordination. The citizens of the 11 county region, including the City of Lubbock, would greatly benefit from this program. By identifying transient narcotic dealers and coordinating efforts to monitor their activities, the program will facilitate an effective impact on the narcotic problem in the 11 county region. The South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force currently consists of six Lubbock Police Officers. Two of these officers work in conjunction with other agencies throughout the region on "gang" narcotics activity. While these officers work on "gang" related narcotics activity, their duties are not limited to this function. They will also assist the remaining four members of the Task Force who concentrate on general narcotic activity within the South Plains Region. Further, the Task Force will maintain an effective communications network with local jurisdictions concerning criminal violator activity. This approach will be promoted by an effective coordination of enforcement priorities and an efficient violator apprehension program working closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Public Safety, and County and City law enforcement agencies. The unit would also lend investigative support to local jurisdictions. The grant application is to be received by the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, no later than 5 p.m. March 15, 1994. Awards for the grant have been set for June 1, 1994. The total request for funding is $332,348 with the City's contribution being $112,998. This is the required 34% match for the total grant and will come from our seized asset funds. To assure compliance with the requirements of the program, each participating agency must sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lubbock. APPUCATION FOR STATE OR FEDERAL ASSISTANfF OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL .JUSTICE DIVISION CJD-1 3. a. Date Subrnitted VJ-1V-J`? 4. a. Date Received by State/C00 S. Applicant Information ' Legal Name: C, Organizational Unit b. Address (give street or P. 0. Box cry, state, and sip code) P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Lubbock CoLmty, Tx 79457 16. State Payee Identification Number 17560005906000 I S. Type of Applkadon: O New di Continuation If continuation. enter year of funding 10. N Application for Federal Funds: Check Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: (only one) O 16.5441)uvenle Justice 6 Delinquency Prevention Act O 16.575—Victims of Crime Act d 16.579--Texas Narcotics Control Program O 16.580--High Intensity Drug Trafficking Program b. ApplkantIdentifier b. State Application Identifier d. Name, telephone, and fax number of the person to be contacted con>csming this application (glie area code). Captain Bill Townley 806•- 767-2868 7. Type of Applicant (enter the appropriate letter in box) A. State H. Independent Sdiod dstrlct lei a. County I. State Controlled Institution of Hlpher Low w C. Mmidpal J. Private University D. Township K Wow Tdbe E. Interstate L Irdivldual F. lnternwtldpd M. Nonprom Organization O. Special District N. Other (spedfy): 9. Name of Grantor Agency: Office of the Governor, CrkrAnal Justice DNislon P. O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711 11. GeograpNe Areas of Project Activities (Cities and Counties) Counties: Bailey, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lartb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley. Agencies: (See Continuation) 12. Title of Project 13. Proposed Project a. Start Date: b. Ending Date: South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force 06-01-94 05-31-95 14. N Appfiicadon for State Funds: aL Check appropriate fund: (only one) b. if 421 Fund, check priority: (only one) c Check One: O 421 Fund O C.J. Planning O Law Enforcement Trairtirq O Come Stoppers Assistance Fund ' O Juvenile Cri Violent me O Victim O Other Fund O ? �� O Gangs O Victi O Nonit.Nenile 15. Requested Funding: 16. Is application subject to review by state executive order 12372 process? a. Federal Gant : .00 Funds (CJD) O YES. this application was provided to the Texas Review and CommerA System {M (TRACS) for review on March 10, 1994 b. State Gant _ s .00 Funds (CJD) (date) O Program is not covered by E. O. 12372 c. Cash Math $ .00 O Program has not been selected by state for review d.ln-IGnd $ .00 17. is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? O YES N 'Yes' attach an explanation & NO (VOCA Only) e. TOTAL $ — -� -y 00 16. To the best of my knowledge and belle(, all data in this application Is true and correct The document has been duty authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant wil comply with the attached assurances if the assistance Is awarded. a. Typed Name of Authorized Official Bob Cass d. Sipnauxe of Authorized Official b. TWO c Telephone Number a. Date Signed Continuation Page CJD A: #11 Agencies: Bailey County Sheriff's Office, Crosby County Sheriff's office, Dickens County Sheriff's Office, Garza County Sheriff's Office, Hale County Sheriff's office, Hockley County Sheriff's office, Ring County Sheriff's office, Lynn County Sheriff's Off ice, Motley County Sheriff's office, Abernathy Police Department, Levelland Police Department, Lockney Police Department, Lorenzo Police Department, Muleshoe Police Department, New Home Police Department, Olton Police Department, Petersburg Police Department, Plainview Police Department, Ralls Police Department, Shallowater Police Department, Slaton Police Department, Spur Police Department, Sundown Police Department, Tahoka Police Department. PROJECT SUMMARY This section must include a brief description (not exceeding 200 words) of the proposed project. You must use at least a 10 or 12 pitch or point type. The South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force is going to continue a regional effort among rural and urban law enforcement agencies to enhance the law enforcement capabilities in curbing narcotics trafficking in an eleven county region of the South Plains of Texas. The South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force serves a largely rural area made up of small towns and cities. Without the South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force, the areas do not have the fiscal means, the manpower, or the expertise to address the growing narcotics problems in their areas. CJD-3 BUDGET INFORMATION Section A --Budget Summary L a I • (1) (2) (3) (4) eBudget Categories CJD Funds Cash Match In -Kind Match Total (For VOCA Use Onh) • 1. A. Personnel (Salaries) f 134,603 f 69,341 f f 203,944 2. Personnel (Fringe Benefits) 50,609 26,072 76,681 9. a Contractual -0- -0- 4. C. Travel 3,713 1,912 5,625 s. 0. Equipment -0- -0- -0- 6. E. Reserved for Future Use -0- -0- -o- 7. F. Supplies & Direct Operating Expenses 30,425 15,673 46,098 S. Total Direct Charges (Sum a 1-7) 9. G. Indirect Costs —0— —0— —0- 10. Totals f 219,350 f 112,998 f f 332,348 (sum a s-sl 11. Program Income f 45, 725 Section B—Cash Match' Efflar soparately each souroa of matching funds and th• amounts. Total must a reo with Une 10 Column 2 above. Section C—Program Income Total must agree with Line 11, Colurnn 4 above. Source Amount Source Amount City of Lubbock Special Fund 112,998 Asset Forfeitures 45,200.00 Interest on Account 525.00 • Applicant must disclose the source of cash match if any. CJD 4 Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division SCHEDULE A 1. Direct Salaries (�) (2) (3) Title or Position' % of Tune= CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL' (A) Police Sergeant (Step C) 100 $ 24,782 $ 12,766 $ 37,548 (13) Police Sergeant (Step C) 100 24,782 12,766 37,548 (C) Police Corporal (Step C) 100 22,678 11,682 34,360 (D) (E) Police Officer (Step D) 100 20,787 10,709 31,496 W) Police Officer (Step D) 100 20,787 10,709 31.496 (G) Police Officer (Step D) 100 20,787 10,709 31,496 TOTAL Direct Salaries $134, 603 $ 69, 341 $203, 944 2. Fringe Benefits " % or $ Rate FICA& Medicare @ 7.65 $ 10,296 $ 5,304 $ 15,600 Retirement @10.42 14,026 7,226 21,252 Insurance (Life & Health) fA Pk• 85 9,560 4,925 14,485 Workers' Compensation 01.0a tf�nth • O 6,035 3,109 9,144 Unemployment Insurance @ Other (Explain) see TOTAL Fringe Benefits S $ $ TOTALPERSONNELBUDGET $ $9 4 $ '- Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities of each position. Z Express as a percent of total time. (40 hours per week) 3- Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. If applying for continuation funding, justify any salary increase that is more than five percent over the previous year. (Continuation) CJD-4 JOB DUTIES SERGEANT: Acts as a field commander of the unit, coordinating investigations, confidential informants and funds. Supervises four investigators, secretary and an intelligence analyst in addition to conducting his own investigations. Also, coordinates intelligence gathering and liaison between the unit and other agencies. one sergeant also collects and disseminates intelligence information concerning gangs and gang activity. CORPORAL: Conducts the same duties as the rank of officer, but also assumes the sergeants' duties in his absence. OFFICER: Conducts investigations and intelligence gathering through undercover activities and confidential informants. Coordinates his investigations and assists as needed with other unit activities. 2. Fringe Benefits: other (Explain) Longivity/Stability Pay Educational Incentive Pay Clothing Allowance Totals 66% 34% 100% Rate CJD Match Total $50/Mo. 2,376 1,224 3,600 $125/Mo. 51940 3,060 9,000 $50/Mo. 2,376 1,224 3,600 10,692 5,508 16,200 CJD-5 Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division SCHEDULE B (�) (2) (3) Description of Service CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL (A) $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe and justify any anticipated contractual arrangement and work products expected. Describe basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Professional services (such as consultants, trainers, counselors, evaluators, etc.) should be described by type of service, number of hours, rate per hour, and travel costs, if any. Use additional pages as needed. Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division LOP913 SCHEDULE C -. • (1) (2) (3) Title or Position Miles Traveled Annually/$Rate CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL (A) $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL $ $ $ 2. In -State Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages if necessary) Purpose Destination CJD Funds Cash Match i TOTAL Basic Narcotics -Investigation School TBA $ 2,914 $ 971 $ TNCP IN -STATE TRAVEL TOTAL See Continuation $ 4,219 $1 406 $ 5,625 3. Out -of -State Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages R necessary) Purpose Destination CJD Funds Cash Match I L i $ OUT-OF-STATE TOTAL S -o- S -0- i S -o- OTAL TRAVEL BUDGET $ 4,219 $1, 406 $ 5,625 NOTE: When personally owned vehicles are used for travel, transportation costs are shown on Schedule C. When agenc) or leased vehicles are used, the vehicle operation/maintenance costs should be shown on Schedule F, "Supplies anc Direct Operating Expenses.' Tuition for training courses should be fisted as supplies in Schedule F. City of Lubbock Travel Policy: The City of Lubbock's travel policy states that a maximum of $25.00 per day, per person, will be allowed for meals. Other expenses such as lodging is based on actual cost. All expenses require documentation. The unit, through transfers and promotions, has three vacancies. These will be filled and the new officers will have to be trained. This need for training accounts for the increased training and travel budget for this grant period. 3n State Travel• A. Basic Narcotics Investigator Schools Travel - Est. 760 mi. X .25 per mi. X 3 officers = $ 570 Lodging- Est. 65.00/day X 12 days X 3 officers = 2,340 Meals - Est. 25.00/day X 13 days # 3 officers = 975 $3,885 B. Texas Narcotics Control Program Annual Conference Travel - Est. 800 mi. X .25 mi. (Arlington) _ $ 200 Lodging - Est. 65.00/day X 4 days X 4 officers = 1,040 Meals - 25.00/day X 5 days X 4 officers = 500 $1,740 Total $5,625 CJD - 4,219 Match - 1,406 Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division CJD4 SCHEDULE D (1) (2 3 Equipment Name or Description and Quantity Do Not List Brand Names CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL (A) $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES t S t REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide explanation of usefjustification. Use additional pages as needed. SCHEDULE E Reserved for Future Use CJD 9 Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division SCHEDULEF (1) (2) (3) Directly Charged Supplies and Other Operating Expenses CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL (A) Vehicle Expense $ 12,141 $ 6 255 $18 396 (B) confidential Funds 16,500 8,500 25,000 (C) Office Supplies 759 391 1,150 (D) Narcotic Test Kits 660 340 1,000 (E) Audio Cassettes 127 65 192 (F) Video Tapes 238 122 360 (G) (M 0) (IA (L) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES $30,425 $15,673 $46,098 REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each tine item and justifica- tion for requesting each item. Use additional pages as needed. (Continuation CJD-9) Schedule F: A. Vehicle Expenses: Fuel @ $1.13/gal. for 6 vehicles @ 12,000 miles per year @ 10 mi./gal. = 8,136 Vehicle Maintenance Costs: Vehicle maintenance costs are calculated from past experience: 6 vehicles X 12,000 miles X $.09 = 6,480 Window tinting $120/veh. X 12 vehicles = 1,440 (We use vehicles 6 mos./trade for 6 more) Windshield and minor damage repair = 1,500 (Continuation CJD-9) Schedule F page 2: Administrative charges by City of Lubbock Garage for keeping maintenance records 12 vehicles @ $70.00 each = 840 Total Vehicle Expense $18,396 B. Confidential Funds: Based on historical costs and anticipated needs $25,000 C. Office Supplies: Based on historical costs and anticipated needs S 1,150 D. Narcotics Test Kits: Est. 500 X 2.00/kit = 1,000 E. Audio Cassettes: Est. 4 cases X $48/case = $ 192 F. Video Tapes• Vendor est. $3.00 ea. X 120 = $ 360 66% 34% 100% C.J.D. Match Total Total Supplies & Operating Expenses 30,425 15,673 46,098 CJD-10 Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division SCHEDULE G (2) (3) Indirect Costs CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL A) Indirect Costs Per Approved Cost Allocation Plan $ $ $ Indirect Costs Per CJD Computation Table $ $ $ REQUIRED NARRATIVE: If Method (A) is used, specify the rate and attach a copy of the document by which the current cost allocation plan was approved. NOTE: Indirect Costs are authorized In an amount not to exceed the computation table In the CJD Financial and Administrative Requirements section of the grant application kit, or as authorized per the applicant's cost allocation plan. CJD-11 Program Narrative Narrative is limited to 250 words per section. Text must be 10 or 12 pitch or point type. 1. Problem Statement The South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force (S.P.R.N.T.F.) is based in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, and serves eleven counties in the South Plains region. The most significant problems that the SPRNTF addresses is the inability of rural towns and counties to effectively combat the drug problem within their jurisdictions. Smaller agencies lack the resources and training to effectively investigate and enforce the drug laws within their communities. The SPRNTF provides these resources and expertise for these agencies. Besides training and the fiscal resources, SPRNTF provides the necessary manpower for covert operations, which are impossible for the smaller agencies to conduct within their communities. The South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force serves the following counties in the South Plains Region; Bailey, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn and Motley. The population in this region of the South Plains is approximately 348,000 people within an area of 10,200 square miles. Within these. counties are approximately 50 separate law enforcement agencies. The city of Lubbock serves as the hub for most of the drug trafficking in this region. The city of Lubbock, itself, has a population of approximately 200,000 people. Drug traffickers fan out from Lubbock and supply many of the rural communities in the South Plains. Marijuana and Cocaine, especially "Crack" Cocaine, are the major drug problems within our region. The SPRNTF consistently seizes more of these drugs -and makes more arrests for these drugs. Resources and training are once again the reasons the SPRNTF is needed to deal with these problems. The SPRNTF enjoys and excellent working relationship with the DEA and DPS in our region. DEA targets the larger drug traffickers, which for the most part are not located in the rural areas. DEA will assist the SPRNTF whenever asked and will become directly involved when larger quantities of drugs are involved. The SPRNTF acts as a central repository for intelligence information regarding drug traffickers in our region. The SPRNTF has the computer facilities necessary to maintain and update this information that the rural communities do not have. The SPRNTF and DPS target "street level" and "mid -level" drug traffickers. For the most part, the SPRNTF and DPS are the only organizations targeting the smaller drug dealers in our region. The SPRNTF's and DPS's basic duties and responsibilities often overlap. However, through cooperation and communication we don't duplicate efforts. We usually assist each other in these investigations often times exchanging intelligence information and combining manpower to bring a successful end'to these joint investigations. CJD-12 2. Historical Data During the fiscal years 1989-1990, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, and 1992-1993, the South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force has made a total of 899 arrests for drug violations. Of that total, 743 or 83% of the arrests were for cocaine, crack or marijuana violations. During that period, there was approximately 20.5 pounds of cocaine and crack seized. Approximately 545 pounds of marijuana was seized. "Crack" cocaine, which is included in the figures above, is an illicit drug that has increased in availability dramatically over the past four years. In fiscal year 1989-1990, the South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force arrested 81 people. Seizures of "crack" cocaine have increased 200% since fiscal year 1989-1990. Marijuana violators have consistently maintained a high percentage of arrests and seizures throughout this four year period. During the four year period, 1989-1990, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, the SPRNTF has conducted 742 investigations within our eleven county region. Of that number, 554 cases were conducted within Lubbock County which contains two thirds of the total population of our eleven county region. The remaining 188 investigations were conducted outside of Lubbock County. 3. Proposed Project Activities (A) Assist rural law enforcement agencies in the investigation and elimination of illicit drug activities within their communities. This goal will be accomplished through covert operations by SPRNTF, in cooperation with these local agencies, by providing resources and equipment. SPRNTF will provide intelligence information to these rural agencies. SPRNTF will assist these rural agencies in gathering intelligence about the drug activities in their communities. Through the interaction between SPRNTF and the smaller agencies, on-the-job training is provided for personnel in these rural agencies. (B) Target, investigate and arrest drug violators and seize assets used in the commission of illegal drug activity. This goal will be accomplished through covert investigations; utilization of informants to purchase drugs and gain entry into illicit drug operations; gathering and sharing intelligence with law enforcement agencies within the region and those outside our region; working with DEA, DPS, and other law enforcement agencies as a team on drug problems within our region. C) Assist those individuals who need and desire drug rehabilitation help. This is accomplished by encouraging those individuals to seek rehabilitation and then referring them to the proper rehabilitation agencies. CJD-14 4. Proposed Evaluation Design The SPRNTF is evaluated by the Project Director, the Chief of Police for the City of Lubbock and the Criminal Justice Division of the State of Texas. The evaluations are based for the most part on statistical data reported to C.J.D. such as arrests, drug seizures, and property seizures. Feedback and impact from the other agencies we serve will be another evaluation tool for SPRNTF. Their satisfaction or dissatisfaction is very important in the evaluation process. The Project Director will continue to analyze cost and resource allocation to ensure that money and resources are deployed in an efficient manner. Keeping in mind the SPRNTF is made up of only six officers, statistical evaluation with regard to statistical data should provide a positive insight regarding the cost/value relationship. The SPRNTF has maintained its size throughout its existence. Over the past grant year, the SPRNTF has continued and will continue to provide efficient and professional narcotics enforcement even during times of ever tightening budget constraints. DESIGNATION OF GRANT OFFICIALS CJD rules require that three persons be designated to the positions of Authorized Officlai, Project Director, and Financial Officer for the purposes of administering a grant. The Project Director and the Financial Officer may not be the same person but, under extenuating circumstances, one person may otherwise fill two positions. In accordance with the criteria anti definition of responsibilities set forth in the Financial and Administrative Requirements section of the CJD Grant Application and Administration Guidelines governing submission of this application, the following designations are made: APPLICANT: City of Lubbock PROJECT TITLE: South Plains RPginnal Narrotirc Tack Fnrnp 10 Mr. 0 Ms. Bill C. Townley Project Director (Type or Print) Tmbhnrk Pnl trP nP t=(ra ruin) TRte and Agency P.O. Box 2000 Business Address (Street or P. 0. Box) Lubbock. Texas 79457 CRY zip (806) 767-2868 Telephone Number (806) 765-0379 Fax Number ® Mr. O MS. J. Robert Massengale Financial Officer (Type or Print) City of T.nhhnrk (Assist tanManagar) Title and Agency P.O. Box 2000 Business Address (Street or P. O. Box) l.uhbock, Texas 79457 City zip (806) 767-2015 Telephone Number Fax Number 0 Mr. 0 Ms. Rnh Gass Authorized Official (Type or Print) City of Lubbock (City lhnager) Title and Agency P.O. Box 2000 Business Address (Street or P. 0. Box) Lubbock. Texas 79457 City zip (806) 767-2001 Telephone Number Fax Number