HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 CON Various Agencies - Southwest Border Anti-Money Laundering Task ForceNOTE TO FILE
09-16-14
IN THE MATTER OF: Resolution of the City Council of the City of
National City authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an
Agreement for participation in the Southwest Border Anti -Money
Laundering Alliance Task Force. Please note the following:
NO FULLY EXECUTED ORIGINAL AGREEMENT
WAS FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: _ CDC _ Housing & Grants
City Attorney _ Human Resources
City Manager _ MIS
Community Svcs. _ Planning
Engineering X Police
Finance Public Works
Fire
NTF
AGREEMENT FOR THE
SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI -MONEY
LAUNDERING ALLIANCE
PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is between the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CITY OF SAN DIEGO, (collectively the "CITIES"); the COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL (collectively the "COUNTIES"); the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINIS I'RATION ("DEA"); the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
("FBI"); and, the LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION CENTER ("LECC"); collectively the
'PARTIES", for program support of the Southwest Border Anti -Money Laundering Alliance
("SWBAMLA") performing as Team Operation Northern Eagle ("Team ONE").
Party Departments or Agencies Participating in the Agreement
For CITY, participating agencies are their respective police departments.
For COUNTIES, participating agency for Imperial County is their District Attorney's Office;
participating agencies for County of San Diego is their District Attorney's Office and their Sheriffs
Department.
The DEA, FBI, and LECC do not have subordinate agencies or department participants.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
(CVPD) received funds from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC), under the
SWBAMLA grant program; and
WHEREAS, the ACJC is comprised of a governing Executive Board consisting of the
Arizona Attorney General, the California Attorney General, the New Mexico Attorney General, the
Texas Attorney General, the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Superintendent
of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions, and the Chief of the Police Department of
Phoenix, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, funds shall be used to support the SWBAMLA program comprised of federal,
state, and local investigative personnel, whose mission is to be proactive in the investigation,
prosecution, and dismantling of Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in money
laundering stemming from weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug distribution
affecting the Southwest Border Area; and
WHEREAS, PARTIES mutually agree that this Agreement is not intended to be a joint
powers agreement, nor do PARTIES intend to create a joint powers agency or entity through this
Agreement, and as further defined in Government Code §6500 et. seq., Joint Exercise of Powers
Act; and
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WHEREAS, PARTIES desire to enter into an agreement with provisions concerning the
nature and extent of SWBAMLA collaboration, services rendered, and compensation; and
WHEREAS, CITY OF CHULA VISTA, by action of City Council Agenda Item No.
2012-147 dated July 17, 2012, approved and authorized the Chief to execute expenditure
contracts for SWBAMLA to reimburse salary, benefits, overtime, training, equipment, and
investigative travel costs incurred collectively by CITIES and COUNTIES, not to exceed
$2,910,247; and
WHEREAS, DEA, FBI, and LECC acknowledge they are a party to this Agreement but
will not be compensated;
NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, PARTIES jointly intend that CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD
will fund, and PARTIES will provide a level of SWBAMLA services, as set forth in this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
I. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to satisfy the SWBAMLA proposal submitted to and
awarded by ACJC under the 2011 SWBAMLA grant program.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Method of Service Delivery
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD will maintain SWBAMLA Team
Operation Northern Eagle (ONE) and will be administratively responsible for coordination
of PARTIES' obligations under this Agreement. Team ONE will be staffed as described in
section TV. — Standards of Service: Obligations of the Parties.
B. Overview of Basic Services
PARTIES will provide SWBAMLA activities ("Activities") within San Diego and
Imperial Counties, defined as the incorporated areas of the cities, and the unincorporated
areas of the Counties. The Activities will consist of personnel from PARTIES performing
the following SWBAMLA functions during and after normal business hours: investigate,
prosecute, and dismantle Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in
money laundering stemming from weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug
distribution affecting the Southwest Border Area and, attend meetings with other task
forces in the region to network in regards to best practices and case review.
PARTIES will work as a unified team and/or be co -located in the same facility.
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PARTIES will commit to the spirit of cooperation to ensure the successful outcome in
separate and joint investigations and operations.
III. TERM OF AGREEMENT
A. Initial Term
The term of this agreement shall be retroactive to midnight on July 1, 2012, and shall
continue in effect through and terminate at midnight on June 30, 2015; subject to
termination provision in section III. B. and III. C. below.
B. Option to Extend
Renewal or extension of the Agreement beyond June 30, 2015 shall be subject to
remaining grant funds and to a time extension approved by SWBAMLA.
C. Termination
Subject to the applicable provisions of state law, any party may terminate its
participation in this Agreement with verbal notice, followed by a 30 day minimum
written notice with the effective date of termination, to CVPD.
IV. STANDARDS OF SERVICE; OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
A. Anticipated Outcome
The anticipated outcome of the Activities to be provided by PARTIES under this
Agreement is to establish a multi -agency, multi jurisdictional anti -money laundering
effort in San Diego and Imperial Counties to address money laundering stemming from
weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug distribution affecting the Southwest
Border Area. The anticipated outcome will be reached by achieving the goals and
accomplishing the objectives as set forth below.
1. Goals and Objectives
a. Team ONE will systematically and aggressively investigate and prosecute
money laundering associated with Southwest Border Area (SWBA) crimes
involving the Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) - whether
involved in narcotics trafficking, aims trafficking, human trafficking, commerce
fraud, criminal funds transfers and shipping, or other criminal ventures - through
comprehensive, multi -agency, and multi jurisdictional financial investigations and
seizures of assets of these TCOs in order to disrupt and eliminate the financial
infrastructure that provides the resources needed by these entities to finance their
criminal activities.
b. Team ONE will encourage and promote full cooperation between local,
state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to pursue, disrupt,
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and dismantle these criminal enterprises primarily by:
1. Targeting TCOs, arresting the individuals involved, and
identifying and seizing the assets, monetary or otherwise, relating to
the sale, smuggling, and distribution of illicit weapons, narcotics,
human trafficking, or any other criminal venture.
2. Coordinating information inquiries and submissions through the
Western States Information Network (WSIN) and coordinating all
investigative and enforcement activities through the San Diego and
Imperial County LECC and WSIN.
B. Personnel Qualifications And Assignment
PARTY personnel who perform Activities pursuant to this Agreement shall have
met the minimum qualifications designated for their specific classification.
PARTIES shall provide Team ONE with qualified personnel to meet performance
standards and scope of service defined herein and as further specified in Section IV. A.
1. CVPD's Discretion
The management, direction, and supervision of CVPD personnel; the
standards of performance; the discipline of duties; and, all other matters incident to
the performance of such services, shall be performed by and be the responsibility of
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD in CVPD's sole but reasonable judgment
and in accord with the provisions of applicable labor agreements. CVPD shall be
the appointing authority for all CVPD personnel provided to Team ONE by this
Agreement. Non-CVPD PARTIES shall have no liability for any direct payment of
salary, wages, indemnity, or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in
CVPD's performance of this Agreement.
2. Other Parties' Discretion
The management, direction, and supervision of non-CVPD PARTY
personnel, the standards of performance, the discipline of officers and/or non -sworn
personnel, and all other matters incident to the performance of such services, shall
be performed by and be the individual responsibility of each respective non-CVPD
PARTY in each respective non-CVPD PARTY'S sole but reasonable judgment and
in accord with the provisions of applicable labor agreements. Each non-CVPD
PARTY shall be the appointing authority for its respective personnel provided to
Team ONE by this Agreement. CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CVPD shall have
no liability for any direct payment of salary, wages, indemnity, or other
compensation or benefit to persons engaged in PARTY performance of this
Agreement.
3. Designated Coordinators
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CVPD shall select and designate a coordinator who shall manage and direct
Team ONE. Each participating PARTY shall select and designate a coordinator
under this Agreement. The designated coordinators for each party shall implement,
as needed, appropriate procedures governing the performance of all requirements
under this Agreement and shall be responsible for meeting and conferring in good
faith in order to address any disputes which may arise concerning implementation
of this Agreement.
4. Staffing for Basic Services
PARTIES shall ensure that adequate numbers of their qualified respective
personnel are provided to Team ONE at all times during the term of this Agreement
to meet the Basic Services, Scope of Services, and Standards of Service
commitments set forth herein.
5. Pre -Authorization of Overtime
Designated coordinator of each PARTY shall contact CVPD designated
coordinator for authorization to work overtime prior to the scheduled Team ONE
Activity detail. CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CVPD shall not reimburse any
overtime worked by PARTY personnel that is not approved in advance.
6. Equipment and Supplies
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD will provide CVPD Team ONE
personnel with all supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor, and/or
standard issue equipment necessary to perform Team ONE Activities. Other
PARTIES will provide their respective Team ONE personnel with all supplies
and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor, and/or standard issue equipment
necessary to perform Team ONE Activities.
7. Prosecutor Involvement
One Deputy District Attorney (DDA) from San Diego County will be
assigned to Team ONE in an unfunded capacity. DDA will be directly supervised
by the Chief of the San Diego County District Attorney's Major Narcotics Unit and
will provide legal advice, review search and arrest warrants, and coordinate the
prosecution of Team ONE cases. DDA will also participate in any regularly
scheduled Team ONE meetings where the status of investigations or cases is
discussed. DDA will be eligible to participate in any SWBAMLA funded training
or Activities, the expense of which will be shared by Team ONE with the DDA.
8. Annual Report
PARTIES agree that an annual report which summarizes the prior year's
Activities and includes a section with related statistical data, shall be prepared by
Team ONE. Annual Report shall be submitted by Team ONE to ACJC no later
than March 15th of each year.
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9. Administration and Audit
PARTIES agree that any indirect administrative or operational cost arising
from its participation in Activities shall not be charged to other participating
PARTIES. Any and all records pertaining to Team ONE expenditures shall be
maintained at a location designated by the Team ONE supervisor, and those records
must be readily available and provided without any undue delay for examination or
audit by any federal, state, or local governmental agency authorized by law to
conduct such an examination or audit. In addition, all records and reports generated
by Team ONE shall be maintained until audits and examinations are completed and
resolved or for a period of three (3) years following termination of this Agreement,
whichever is later.
10. Confined Space
Team ONE agents, officers, and employees shall not enter "confined space"
(as defined in title 8, Untied States Code, Section 5156, General Industry Safety
Orders) unless Team ONE is trained, equipped, and operate pursuant to Title 8,
United States Code, Section 5157 et seq.
11. Duration of Personnel Assignments
The decision of when to replace assigned Team ONE personnel will be at the
discretion of the participating LEA. It is recommended that personnel be assigned
to Team ONE for a minimum of two (2) years. The Team ONE supervisor shall
have the authority to remove personnel respectively from Team ONE and return
them to the participating LEA. If no other personnel are assigned to Team ONE,
the participating LEA can choose to assign a different person or withdraw from
Team ONE.
V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Citizen Complaints
PARTIES shall establish a policy and procedure for accepting and handling
complaints. Allegations and/or violations of standards of conduct or the rules and
regulations pertaining to the ethical conduct of Team ONE personnel; will be
investigated by the internal affairs component of the PARTY in question in
conformance with the affected PARTY'S rules and regulations.
B. Officer Involved Shootings
In the event of a shooting incident, PARTIES agree that CITY or COUNTY in
whose jurisdiction the shooting occurred will conduct the investigation. PARTIES
also agree that the "Protocol for Investigation of Officer Involved Shootings and
Other Uses of Force Resulting in Death," as set forth in a Memorandum of
Understanding signed by members of the San Diego Chiefs' and Sheriff s
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Association, will be followed in all incidents that occur in San Diego County. The
affected CITY or COUNTY may conduct internal investigations regarding the
shooting incident according to their own policies and guidelines. Information
developed during a shooting investigation will be shared with the appropriate
component within each CITY or COUNTY. The investigation of officer -involved
shooting shall be conducted in accordance with all procedures of the participating
PARTY and any other federal, state, or local governmental agency authorized by
law to conduct such an investigation.
C. Vehicle Operation
1. PARTIES agree that utilization of all vehicles under its jurisdiction shall
be in strict compliance with applicable state and federal laws and the rules and
regulations of each individual PARTY. Team ONE personnel shall operate
his/her assigned vehicle solely for the purpose of conducting his/her official
duties or travel to and from said duties.
2. PARTIES shall be responsible for the routine maintenance and repair of
the vehicles and radio system operated by their personnel assigned to Team
ONE and shall ensure that vehicles and radio system are in proper working
conditions at all times.
3. PARTIES agree that the on -scene investigation for accidents that occur
in a vehicle while performing Activities, are to be handled by CITY or
COUNTY of the jurisdiction in which accident occurs or, the California
Highway Patrol if CITY or COUNTY is not available to respond.
VI. COST OF SERVICES/CONSIDERATION
A. General
As full consideration for the satisfactory performance and completion by
PARTIES of Team ONE Activities set forth in this Agreement, CITY OF CHULA
VISTA through CVPD shall pay to PARTIES, for personnel assigned to perform
Team ONE Activities and for equipment purchased for Team ONE as specified in
Exhibit A - Budget, on the basis of invoices and submittals as set forth hereunder.
Such payments by CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD are dependent on the
continued availability of grant funds from ACJC.
B. Personnel Costs/Rate of Compensation
During the term of this Agreement, CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD
shall compensate PARTIES for:
1. Preauthorized overtime worked by personnel assigned to perform Team
ONE Activities; and
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2. Preauthorized equipment purchases for Team ONE'S use;
based upon available funding and the actual costs incurred by PARTIES to provide
Activities and equipment under this Agreement.
C. Method of Payment
1.
PARTIES shall email an itemized invoice, timesheets, and any other
related supporting documentation that represents amounts due under this
Agreement to CVPD no later than 5:00 p.m. thirty (30) business days following
the end of each quarter of the contract year, and no later than 5:00 p.m. thirty
(30) business days of each succeeding quarter during the term of this
Agreement.
a.
Invoice, timesheets, and other related supporting documentation
must have the signature of each PARTIES' designated coordinator or his
or her designee, certifying that the invoice, timesheets, and related
documentation are true and correct.
2. PARTIES shall mail original documents in section VI.C.1. no later than
5:00 p.m. of the thirtieth (306) business day following the end of each quarter of
the contract year, and no later than 5:00 p.m. of the thirtieth (30th) business day
of each succeeding quarter during the term of this Agreement to: Chula Vista
Police Department, Fiscal Management, Ref: Team ONE, 315 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91910.
3. Within thirty (30) business days upon receipt of valid invoice, CVPD will
pay PARTIES for the Basic Services agreed to.
4. PARTIES shall maintain payroll records for each and every person whose
costs are reimbursable under this Agreement, to include, at a minimum, the
person's name, classification, duty position, task, and regular and overtime
hours worked. PARTIES shall make available to CVPD for inspection, upon
request, all payroll records and any other records that relate to the Basic
Services provided under this Agreement.
VII. FACILITIES, PROPERTY, AND EVIDENCE
A. Property
1. Any and all property, including equipment, furniture, furnishings of whatever
kind or description, purchased or acquired with a PARTY's funds, shall be the
property of that PARTY and, at the termination of Agreement, if no new agreement
is reached, all said property shall be returned to respective PARTY.
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2. Any and all property, including equipment, furniture, furnishings of whatever
kind or description, purchased or acquired with asset forfeiture funds generated
from Team ONE joint operations, shall be the property of purchasing PARTY and,
at the termination of this Agreement, if no new agreement is reached, all said
property and/or its value, shall be distributed to the PARTIES according to the
respective and applicable asset forfeiture sharing distribution formula.
B. Maintenance of Asset Forfeiture Accounts
Team ONE shall establish asset forfeiture accounts for receipt and disbursement
of funds generated by asset forfeiture. Monies deposited into such accounts shall be in
accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Any interest earned on all funds
shall be deposited back into Team ONE Asset Forfeiture Account. Proceeds derived
from state asset forfeiture proceedings will be deposited into Team ONE Forfeited
Asset Proceeds Account. Approved expenditures of asset forfeiture funds shall specify
the account from which the funds are to be taken. Team ONE shall make
disbursements to the PARTIES in accordance with Section VI. C. of the Agreement and
provide monthly accounting thereof to the Alliance.
Limitation on Asset Forfeiture Account Balances
The limit on the aggregate funds to be maintained in Team ONE Forfeited Asset
Proceeds Accounts, prior to making distributions to PARTIES, shall be set by the Team
ONE administrator.
PARTIES Right to Equitable Share Upon Participation Withdrawal from Team ONE
1. Withdrawing PARTY, if eligible, shall be entitled to a share of the
funds in the asset forfeiture accounts which have not been obligated to
ongoing Team ONE operations at the time of its withdrawal, and a share of
all future asset forfeiture funds for the cases originated during PARTY
participation in Team ONE. The asset forfeiture account balances used to
establish the amount of the equitable share shall be determined by Team
ONE supervisor as of the date of PARTY'S withdrawal from Team ONE.
2. Team ONE administrator shall have one (1) calendar year following
the effective withdrawal date of PARTY in which to approve and disburse
payment to PARTY of its equitable share of funds in the asset forfeiture
accounts.
C. Asset Seizure Formula
Proceeds derived from asset forfeiture as a result of Team ONE operations,
whether under state or federal law, will be shared among PARTIES as set forth herein.
All forfeiture procedures and sharing will comply with the appropriate provisions of
state and federal law, as well as PARTIES internal policies and procedures. Any
modification to the asset forfeiture provisions herein must be set forth in writing and be
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approved by CVPD. The transfer of federally forfeited property to Team ONE, and the
subsequent use and disposition of such property by Team ONE shall comply with
applicable federal laws and U. S. Department of Justice policy, notwithstanding any
other provision or policy and procedure manual incorporated by reference in this
Agreement.
For investigations and operations by Team ONE, the seizure agreement shall be:
State seizures will follow the Equitable Sharing Formula set forth below, and will
include a 5% administrative cost for the agency acting as the task force asset fiduciary.
For federal seizures per U. S. Department of Justice Guidelines, 20% of the seizure is
deducted for administrative costs to process the seizure. The remaining 80% available
for sharing will be disbursed based on the Equitable Sharing Formula below.
1. Equitable Sharing Formula
PARTIES with full time sworn personnel assigned to Team ONE shall be
entitled to a full share for each sworn officer or agent.
In order to ensure equitable sharing of forfeited assets seized and adjudicated to the
benefit of Team ONE resulting from operations funded in whole or in proportional
part by the SWBAMLA and Team ONE, PARTIES agree that any distribution of
program income will be made in accordance with these asset forfeiture provisions
and the provisions of Chapter 6 of the SWBAMLA Grant Management Resource
Manual ("Manual") provided in Exhibit B. PARTIES agree that program income,
as defined in the Manual, received by Team ONE will be distributed between the
PARTIES by shares of the participating team members.
PARTIES allocation of shares are as follows:
Chula Vista Police Department
Imperial County District Attorney's Office (Investigator)
Imperial County District Attorney's Office (Deputy District Atty.)
National City Police Department
San Diego County Sheriffs Department
San Diego District Attorney's Office (Investigator)
San Diego District Attorney's Office (Deputy District Atty.)
San Diego Police Department
2 Shares
1 Share
0 Shares
1 Share
1 Share
1 Share
0 Shares
1 Share
DEA and FBI shall be entitled to participate in the sharing of asset forfeiture funds
or the use of seized assets as provided in the internal policies and procedures of
DEA and FBI and to the extent authorized by federal law.
VIII.INDEMNIFICATION RELATED TO WORKERS COMPENSATION,
EMPLOYMENT AND CLAIMS AND LIABILITY ISSUES
A. Workers Compensation and Employment
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1. CITY OF CHULA VISTA shall fully indemnify and hold harmless PARTIES,
and their respective officers, employees and agents, from any claims, losses, fines,
expenses (including attorneys' fees and court costs or arbitration costs), costs,
damages or liabilities arising from or related to (1) any workers' compensation
claim or demand or other workers' compensation proceeding arising from or related
to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, employment which is brought by an
employee of CITY OF CHULA VISTA or any contract labor provider retained by
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, or (2) any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding
arising from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of
employment (including without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion,
discipline, termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other
such matters) which is brought by an employee of CITY OF CHULA VISTA or
any contract labor provider retained by CITY OF CHULA VISTA.
2. PARTIES shall fully indemnify and hold harmless CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
its officers, employees and agents, from any claims, losses, fines, expenses
(including attorneys' fees and court costs or arbitration costs), costs, damages or
liabilities arising from or related to (1) any workers' compensation claim or demand
or other workers' compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to
arise from or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of the
respective agency or any contract labor provider retained by the law enforcement
agency, or (2) any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related
to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including without
limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline, termination, hiring,
work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other such matters) which is brought
by an employee of the law enforcement agency or any contract labor provider
retained by the law enforcement agency.
B. Indemnification Related To Acts Or Omissions; Negligence
1. Claims Arising From Sole Acts or Omissions of a PARTY
Each PARTY to this Agreement hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the
other PARTIES to this Agreement, their agents, officers and employees, from any
claim, action or proceeding against the other PARTIES, arising solely out of its own
acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement. At each PARTY's sole
discretion, each PARTY may participate at its own expense in the defense of any
claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve any PARTY of
any obligation imposed by this Agreement. PARTIES shall notify each other
promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Claims Arising From Concurrent Acts or Omissions
The PARTIES hereby agree to defend themselves from any claim, action or
proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of the PARTIES. In such
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cases, PARTIES agree to retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense
costs, and waive their right to seek reimbursement of such costs, except as provided
in paragraph 4 below.
3. Joint Defense
Notwithstanding paragraph 2 above, in cases where PARTIES agree in
writing to a joint defense, PARTIES may appoint joint defense counsel to defend
the claim, action or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of
PARTIES. Joint defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of
PARTIES. PARTIES agree to share the costs of such joint defense and any agreed
settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in paragraph 4 below. PARTIES
further agree that no PARTY may bind the others to a settlement agreement without
the written consent of the others.
4. Reimbursement and/or Reallocation
Where a trial verdict or arbitration award allocates or determines the
comparative fault of the parties, PARTIES may seek reimbursement and/or
reallocation of defense costs, settlement payments, judgments and awards,
consistent with such comparative fault.
5. Nondiscrimination clause
PARTIES 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 U.
S. Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 CFR part 42, Subparts C, F,
G, H and I.
IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Independent Contractor Status
In the performance of services under this Agreement, CITY OF CHULA VISTA
and all other PARTIES acknowledge and agree that CITY OF CHULA VISTA and its
respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be deemed independent contractors
and not officers, agents or employees of the other participating PARTIES; the
participating PARTIES and their respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be
deemed independent contractors and not officers, agents or employees of CITY OF
CHULA VISTA. All such personnel provided by CITY OF CHULA VISTA under this
Agreement are under the direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control
of CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CITY OF CHULA VISTA assumes full
responsibility for the actions of such personnel in the performance of services
hereunder; all such personnel provided by all other PARTIES under this Agreement are
under the direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of their
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respective agencies and each agency assumes full responsibility for the actions of such
personnel in the performance of services hereunder.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA and all other PARTIES acknowledge and agree that
CITY OF CHULA VISTA does not control the manner and means of performing the
work of all other participating PARTIES' officers, agents or employees who perform
Team ONE Activities, nor does CITY OF CHULA VISTA have the right to hire or fire
such officers, agents or employees. All other participating PARTIES do not control the
manner and means of performing the work of CITY OF CHULA VISTA officers,
agents or employees who perform Team ONE Activities, nor do participating
PARTIES have the right to hire or fire such officers, agents or employees.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA has no authority of any kind to bind the participating
PARTIES, and the participating PARTIES have no authority to bind CITY OF CHULA
VISTA and/or CVPD in any respect whatsoever, nor shall CITY OF CHULA VISTA
or CVPD act or attempt to act, or represent itself directly or by implication as an agent
of participating PARTIES, or in any manner assume or create or attempt to assume or
create any obligation on behalf of or in the name of participating PARTIES. The
participating PARTIES shall not act or attempt to act, or represent themselves directly
or by implication as an agent of CITY OF CHULA VISTA or CVPD, or in any manner
assume or create or attempt to assume or create any obligation on behalf of or in the
name of CITY OF CHULA VISTA.
B. Notices
Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and may be personally delivered or given as of the date of
mailing by depositing such notice in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid
and addressed as follows or, to such other place as each party may designate by
subsequent written notice to each other:
To CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD:
Chief of Police
Chula Vista Police Dept.
315 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
To all other participating PARTIES:
Chief of Police
National City Police Dept.
1200 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
Chief of Police
San Diego Police Dept.
1401 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
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Sheriff
San Diego County Sheriffs Dept.
P. O. Box 939062
San Diego, CA 92193-9062
District Attorney
Imperial County District Attorney's
Office
940 W Main St., Suite 102
El Centro, CA 92243-2880
Captain
San Diego Law Enforcement
Coordination Center
4181 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
District Attorney
San Diego County District Attorney's Office
Hall of Justice
330 W. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Special Agent in Charge
Federal Bureau of Investigation
9797 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Drug Enforcement Administration
4560 Viewridge Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123-1637
A notice shall be effective on the date of personal delivery if personally delivered
before 5:00 p.m. on a business day or otherwise on the first business day following
personal delivery; or two (2) business days following the date the notice is postmarked,
if mailed; or on the first business day following delivery to the applicable overnight
courier, if sent by overnight courier for next business day delivery and otherwise when
actually received.
C. Amendment; Assignment
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document signed
by all parties, and no oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on the parties.
No party shall assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of the other parties.
D. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of agreement
between the CITY OF CHULA VISTA and all other participating PARTIES with
respect to the subject matter hereto. As such, all prior written and oral understandings
are superseded in total by this Agreement.
E. Construction
This Agreement will be deemed to have been made and shall be construed,
interpreted, governed and enforced pursuant to and in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. The headings and captions used in this Agreement are for
convenience and ease of reference only and shall not be used to construe, interpret,
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expand, or limit the terms of the Agreement and shall not be construed against any one
Party.
F. Waiver
A waiver by CITY OF CHULA VISTA or other participating PARTIES of a
breach of any of the covenants to be performed by CITY OF CHULA VISTA or
participating PARTIES shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of
the same or other covenants, agreements, restrictions, or conditions of this Agreement.
In addition, the failure of any party to insist upon strict compliance with any provision
of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of any right to do so, whether for
that breach or any subsequent breach. The acceptance by CITY OF CHULA VISTA or
participating PARTIES of either performance or payment shall not be considered a
waiver of any other party's preceding breach of this Agreement.
G. Authority to Enter Agreement
CITY OF CHULA VISTA and participating PARTIES have all requisite power
and authority to conduct their respective business and to execute, deliver, and perform
the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this
Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to
bind each respective party.
H. Cooperation
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD and PARTIES will cooperate in good
faith to implement this Agreement. Whenever possible, PARTIES will work closely
and collaborate with any and all LEA or agencies involved in financial investigations.
PARTIES' supervisors will convene and hold, at a minimum, monthly meetings, to
discuss ongoing cases, targets, and other task force -related business that could affect
the other PARTY or other agencies not a party to this agreement. Frequency of
meetings will be based on PARTIES workload and staff availability due to ongoing
investigations. The assigned Deputy District Attorney from San Diego and Imperial
Counties will be included in these meetings as members of Team ONE. All other non -
sworn personnel will meet on a weekly basis with other LEA counterparts to discuss
investigative techniques and resources available to them for investigations. Whenever
there is an investigation or pending operation, the PARTIES will utilize meetings and
de -confliction agencies to coordinate operations and investigations in order to prevent
duplication of effort, Blue on Blue scenarios, and ensure that resources from all parties
are utilized for maximum efficiency.
When a potential conflict in a pending or on -going investigation is identified,
PARTIES agree to meet and confer to address the apparent conflict and determine if the
case will be better worked together, with limited involvement from the other agencies
or task forces, or otherwise work towards fair resolution of the conflict. If there still
remains a disagreement concerning operational considerations affecting an ongoing
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investigation, then PARTIES superiors will meet and confer in order to address the
matter. In the event a mutually satisfactory resolution is not reached, PARTIES
representatives will confer with a representative from the ACJC Auditor's Office in an
attempt to resolve the issue.
Training shall be made available to all PARTIES including Team ONE assigned
Deputy District Attorney from San Diego and Imperial Counties.
When specialized equipment is needed by any PARTY for a particular
investigation, the equipment, if available, and regardless if purchased by SWBMLA
funds or not, shall be made available for use by requesting PARTY in accordance with
lending PARTY'S policy and procedures..
I. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
J. Severability
This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. If any provision
of this Agreement is found by any Court or other legal authority, or is agreed upon by
the parties, to be in conflict with any law or regulation, then the conflicting provision
shall be considered null and void. If the effect of nullifying any conflicting provision is
such that a material benefit of this Agreement to any party is lost, then the Agreement
may be terminated at the option of the affected party, with the notice as required in this
Agreement. In all other cases, the remainder of this Agreement shall be severable and
shall continue in full force and effect.
K. Legislative Changes
If any changes are made to regulations pursuant to which this Agreement is made
or to any successor legislation or regulations, or if the ACJC imposes any budget
requirements or limitations applicable to this Agreement and the services to be
provided hereunder, then (1) to the extent any of the changes are of mandatory
application, such change(s) shall apply to the parties and this Agreement, and this
Agreement shall be deemed to be amended to be consistent with such changes(s) except
to the extent that such change(s) alter(s) a material provision of this Agreement in
which case such material provision shall be voidable and the parties will negotiate in
good faith to amend the Agreement as necessary, and (2) to the extent any of the
changes are not of mandatory application, such change(s) shall not affect this
Agreement or the right or obligations of CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CVPD, and
participating PARTIES, under this Agreement unless the parties mutually agree to
subject themselves to such changes(s).
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L. Representation
The participating PARTIES' Director or Chief of Police, or their respective
designee, shall represent PARTIES in all discussions pertaining to this Agreement.
CVPD Chief, or his or her designee, shall represent CVPD in all discussions pertaining
to this Agreement.
M. Dispute Resolution Concerning Services and Payment
In the event of any dispute concerning services and payment arising from this
Agreement, the CVPD Chief, or his or her designee, and participating PARTIES'
Director or Chief of Police, or their respective designees, will meet and confer within
10 (ten) business days after receiving notice of the dispute to resolve the dispute.
N. Termination of Funding
In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to Team ONE
Activities is terminated by ACJC, this Agreement in its entirety shall be considered null
and void and CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD and participating PARTIES
shall no longer be required to provide Team ONE Activities as described herein. In
such event, the parties shall meet immediately, and if agreed upon by the parties,
mutually develop and implement within a reasonable time frame, a transition plan for
the provision of Team ONE Activities through alternate means.
O. Obligation
This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors of the PARTIES.
This Agreement is executed and delivered within the State of California and the
rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with, and governed by the laws of the State of California.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this
day of , 2012.
CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPT. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMIN.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION
David Bejarano
Chief of Police
William R. Sherman
Special Agent in Charge (Acting)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION IMPERIAL COUNTY DISTRICT
SAN DIEGO DIVISION ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Daphne Hearn
Special Agent in Charge
NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPT.
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Adolfo Gonzales
Chief of Police
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
William D. Gore
Sheriff
SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPT.
William Lansdowne
Chief of Police
Approved as to form and legality:
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
JAN GOLDSMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
Linda L. Peter
Deputy City Attorney
SAN DIEGO COUNTY COUNSEL
William L. Pettingill
Senior Deputy
Gilbert G. Otero
District Attorney
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Bonnie Dumanis
District Attorney
SAN DIEGO LAW ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATION CENTER
Lee Yoder
Captain
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
PURCHASING & CONTRACTING
Ed Plank
Director (Acting)
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CITY ATTORNEY
Chance Hawkins
Deputy City Attorney
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Exhibit A
SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI -MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE
OPERATION NORTHERN EAGLE (ONE) TASK FORCE
CATEGORY "
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
TOTAL
PERSONNEL
CVPD Sergeant Salaries
$103,031
$103,546
$103,546
$310,123
CVPD Sergeant Benefits
$57,723
$61,452
$64,855
$184,030
CVPDSergeantOvertime
$11,776
$11,832
$11,832
$35,440
CVPD Agent Salaries
$89,569
$90,017
$90,017
$269,603
CVPD Agent Benefits
$53,410
$56,896
$60,079
$170,385
CVPD Agent Overtime
$10,297
$10,347
$10,347
$30,992
PERSONNEL TOTAL
$325,806
$334,091
$340,677
$1,000,573
CONTRACTUAL COSTS
SDPD Detective Salaries
$79,747
$79,747
$79,747
$239,241
SDPD Detective Benefits
$69,533
$70,547
$71,663
$211,743
SDPD Detective Overtime
$8,924
$8,924
$8,924
$26,772
SDPD Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
SDPD In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
SDPD Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
NCPD Detective Salaries
$80,227
$80,227
$80,227
$240,681
NCPD Detective Benefits
$57,579
$59,298
$61,188
$178,065
NCPD Detective Overtime
$10,131
$10,131
$10,131
$30,394
NCPD Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
NCPD In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
NCPD Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
SDDA Investigator Salaries
$94,765
$94,765
$94,765
$284,295
SDDA Investigator Benefits
$65,249
$68,944
$73,746
$207,939
SDDA Investigator Overtime
$10,533
$10,533
$10,533
$31,599
SDDA Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
SDDA In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
SDDA Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
ICDA Investigator Salaries
$64,868
$64,868
$64,868
$194,604
ICDA Investigator Benefits
$36,787
$38,145
$39,638
$114,570
ICDA Investigator Overtime
$7,481
$7,481
$7,481
$22,442
ICDA Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
ICDA In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
ICDA Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
CONTRACTUAL TOTAL
$619,600
$619,166
$628,467
$1,867,233
EQUIPMENT
CVPD Equipment
$4,108
$4,108
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SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI -MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE
OPERATION NORTHERN EAGLE (ONE) TASK FORCE
CATEGORY
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT TOTAL
$4,108
$0
$0
$4,108
TRAVEL
$4,445
$8,332
$4,445
$8,332
$4,446
$8,332
$13,336
$24,996
CVPD In -State Travel
CVPD Out -of -State Travel
TRAVEL TOTAL
$12,777
$12,777
$12,778
$38,332
PROJECT TOTAL
$962,291
$966,034
$981,922
$2,910,247
Page 2 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 — 244
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTHWEST
BORDER ANTI -MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received $2,910,247 in grant funds from the
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for program support of the Southwest Border Anti -Money
Laundering Alliance ("SWBAMLA") Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the SWBAMLA Task Force is comprised of federal, state, and local
investigative personnel, whose mission is to be more proactive in the investigation, prosecution,
and dismantling of Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in money laundering
stemming from weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug distribution affecting the
southwest border areas; and
WHEREAS, as a participant in the SWBAMLA Task Force, National City will
receive grant funds in the amount of $449,140, to provide one National City Police investigator
to the Task Force whose salary (E Step), benefits and overtime will be paid by the grant funds
for three years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the Chief of Police to execute an Agreement for participation in
the Southwest Border Anti -Money Laundering Alliance Task Force, whereby National City will
receive grant funds in the amount of $449,140, to provide one National City Police investigator
to the Task Force whose salary (E Step), benefits, and overtime will be paid by the grant funds
for three years. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 2012.
ATTEST:
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Michael R. Della, C ty Clerk
ROVED AS T• FORM:
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City Attorn
ua Silva
on Morrison, Mayor
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
December 18, 2012 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
JA,
City C k of the City o/National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-244 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on December 18, 2012.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE:
December 18, 2012 AGENDA ITEM NO. 19
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Chief of Police to enter into
an agreement for participation in the Southwest Border Anti -Money Laundering Alliance (SWBMLA)
Task Force. The SWBAMLA Task Force will conduct criminal investigations as it relates to money
laundering by Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations. The three (3) year grant will pay for one
(1) National City Police Officer's salary/benefits/overtime in the amount of $449,140
PREPARED BY: Jose Tellez, Lieutenant DEPARTMENT: Police
PHONE: 619-336-4513 APPROVED BY:
EXPLANATION: /2---/a iZ
The City of Chula Vista through the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) received funds from the
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) under the Southwest Border Anti -Money Laundering
Alliance Grant program. The ACJC is comprised of a governing Executive Board consisting of the
Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas Attorney General, the Director of the Arizona Department of
Safety, the Superintendent of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions, and the Chief of the
Police Department of Phoenix, Arizona. Grant funds will be used to support the SWBAMLA Program
comprised of federal, state, and local investigative personnel, whose mission is to be more proactive in
the investigation, prosecution, and dismantling of Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations
involved in money laundering stemming from weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug
distribution affecting the Southwest Border Areas. The National City Police Department will dedicate
one investigator to the task force and the grant will pay for the officer's salary/benefits (E Step) and
Ivertime for three years starting FY 2012-2013.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO.
290-411-636
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution: No Financial Match Required
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
IOU
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTHWEST
BORDER ANTI -MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received $2,910,247 in grant funds from the
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for program support of the Southwest Border Anti -Money
Laundering Alliance ("SWBAMLA") Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the SWBAMLA Task Force is comprised of federal, state, and local
investigative personnel, whose mission is to be more proactive in the investigation, prosecution,
and dismantling of Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in money laundering
stemming from weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug distribution affecting the
southwest border areas; and
WHEREAS, as a participant in the SWBAMLA Task Force, National City will
receive grant funds in the amount of $449,140, to provide one National City Police investigator
to the Task Force whose salary (E Step), benefits and overtime will be paid by the grant funds
for three years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the Chief of Police to execute an Agreement for participation in
the Southwest Border Anti -Money Laundering Alliance Task Force, whereby National City will
receive grant funds in the amount of $449,140, to provide one National City Police investigator
to the Task Force whose salary (E Step), benefits, and overtime will be paid by the grant funds
for three years. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 2012.
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney
Ron Morrison, Mayor
AGREEMENT FOR THE
SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI -MONEY
LAUNDERING ALLIANCE
PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is between the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CITY OF SAN DIEGO, (collectively the "CITIES"); the COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL (collectively the "COUNTIES"); the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION ("DEA"); the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
("FBI"); and, the LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION CENTER ("LECC"); collectively the
"PARTIES", for program support of the Southwest Border Anti -Money Laundering Alliance
("SWBAMLA") performing as Team Operation Northern Eagle ("Team ONE").
Party Departments or Agencies Participating in the Agreement
For CITY, participating agencies are their respective police departments.
For COUNTIES, participating agency for Imperial County is their District Attorney's Office;
participating agencies for County of San Diego is their District Attorney's Office and their Sheriff s
Department.
The DEA, FBI, and LECC do not have subordinate agencies or department participants.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
(CVPD) received funds from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC), under the
SWBAMLA grant program; and
WHEREAS, the ACJC is comprised of a governing Executive Board consisting of the
Arizona Attorney General, the California Attorney General, the New Mexico Attorney General, the
Texas Attorney General, the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Superintendent
of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions, and the Chief of the Police Department of
Phoenix, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, funds shall be used to support the SWBAMLA program comprised of federal,
state, and local investigative personnel, whose mission is to be proactive in the investigation,
prosecution, and dismantling of Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in money
laundering stemming from weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug distribution
affecting the Southwest Border Area; and
WHEREAS, PARTIES mutually agree that this Agreement is not intended to be a joint
powers agreement, nor do PARTIES intend to create a joint powers agency or entity through this
Agreement, and as further defined in Government Code §6500 et. seq., Joint Exercise of Powers
Act; and
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WHEREAS, PARTIES desire to enter into an agreement with provisions concerning the
nature and extent of SWBAMLA collaboration, services rendered, and compensation; and
WHEREAS, CITY OF CHULA VISTA, by action of City Council Agenda Item No.
2012-147 dated July 17, 2012, approved and authorized the Chief to execute expenditure
contracts for SWBAMLA to reimburse salary, benefits, overtime, training, equipment, and
investigative travel costs incurred collectively by CITIES and COUNTIES, not to exceed
$2,910,247; and
WHEREAS, DEA, FBI, and LECC acknowledge they are a party to this Agreement but
will not be compensated;
NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, PARTIES jointly intend that CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD
will fund, and PARTIES will provide a level of SWBAMLA services, as set forth in this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to satisfy the SWBAMLA proposal submitted to and
awarded by ACJC under the 2011 SWBAMLA grant program.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Method of Service Delivery
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD will maintain SWBAMLA Team
Operation Northern Eagle (ONE) and will be administratively responsible for coordination
of PARTIES' obligations under this Agreement. Team ONE will be staffed as described in
section IV. — Standards of Service: Obligations of the Parties.
B. Overview of Basic Services
PARTIES will provide SWBAMLA activities ("Activities") within San Diego and
Imperial Counties, defined as the incorporated areas of the cities, and the unincorporated
areas of the Counties. The Activities will consist of personnel from PARTIES performing
the following SWBAMLA functions during and after normal business hours: investigate,
prosecute, and dismantle Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in
money laundering stemming from weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug
distribution affecting the Southwest Border Area and, attend meetings with other task
forces in the region to network in regards to best practices and case review.
PARTIES will work as a unified team and/or be co -located in the same facility.
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PARTIES will commit to the spirit of cooperation to ensure the successful outcome in
separate and joint investigations and operations.
III. TERM OF AGREEMENT
A. Initial Term
The term of this agreement shall be retroactive to midnight on July 1, 2012, and shall
continue in effect through and terminate at midnight on June 30, 2015; subject to
termination provision in section III. B. and III. C. below.
B. Option to Extend
Renewal or extension of the Agreement beyond June 30, 2015 shall be subject to
remaining grant funds and to a time extension approved by SWBAMLA.
C. Termination
Subject to the applicable provisions of state law, any party may terminate its
participation in this Agreement with verbal notice, followed by a 30 day minimum
written notice with the effective date of termination, to CVPD.
IV. STANDARDS OF SERVICE; OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
A. Anticipated Outcome
The anticipated outcome of the Activities to be provided by PARTIES under this
Agreement is to establish a multi -agency, multi jurisdictional anti -money laundering
effort in San Diego and Imperial Counties to address money laundering stemming from
weapons trafficking, human trafficking, and drug distribution affecting the Southwest
Border Area. The anticipated outcome will be reached by achieving the goals and
accomplishing the objectives as set forth below.
1. Goals and Objectives
a. Team ONE will systematically and aggressively investigate and prosecute
money laundering associated with Southwest Border Area (SWBA) crimes
involving the Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) - whether
involved in narcotics trafficking, arms trafficking, human trafficking, commerce
fraud, criminal funds transfers and shipping, or other criminal ventures - through
comprehensive, multi -agency, and multi jurisdictional financial investigations and
seizures of assets of these TCOs in order to disrupt and eliminate the financial
infrastructure that provides the resources needed by these entities to finance their
criminal activities.
b. Team ONE will encourage and promote full cooperation between local,
state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to pursue, disrupt,
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and dismantle these criminal enterprises primarily by:
1. Targeting TCOs, arresting the individuals involved, and
identifying and seizing the assets, monetary or otherwise, relating to
the sale, smuggling, and distribution of illicit weapons, narcotics,
human trafficking, or any other criminal venture.
2. Coordinating information inquiries and submissions through the
Western States Information Network (WSIN) and coordinating all
investigative and enforcement activities through the San Diego and
Imperial County LECC and WSIN.
B. Personnel Qualifications And Assignment
PARTY personnel who perform Activities pursuant to this Agreement shall have
met the minimum qualifications designated for their specific classification.
PARTIES shall provide Team ONE with qualified personnel to meet performance
standards and scope of service defined herein and as further specified in Section IV. A.
1. CVPD's Discretion
The management, direction, and supervision of CVPD personnel; the
standards of performance; the discipline of duties; and, all other matters incident to
the performance of such services, shall be performed by and be the responsibility of
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD in CVPD's sole but reasonable judgment
and in accord with the provisions of applicable labor agreements. CVPD shall be
the appointing authority for all CVPD personnel provided to Team ONE by this
Agreement. Non-CVPD PARTIES shall have no liability for any direct payment of
salary, wages, indemnity, or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in
CVPD's performance of this Agreement.
2. Other Parties' Discretion
The management, direction, and supervision of non-CVPD PARTY
personnel, the standards of performance, the discipline of officers and/or non -sworn
personnel, and all other matters incident to the performance of such services, shall
be performed by and be the individual responsibility of each respective non-CVPD
PARTY in each respective non-CVPD PARTY' S sole but reasonable judgment and
in accord with the provisions of applicable labor agreements. Each non-CVPD
PARTY shall be the appointing authority for its respective personnel provided to
Team ONE by this Agreement. CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CVPD shall have
no liability for any direct payment of salary, wages, indemnity, or other
compensation or benefit to persons engaged in PARTY performance of this
Agreement.
3. Designated Coordinators
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CVPD shall select and designate a coordinator who shall manage and direct
Team ONE. Each participating PARTY shall select and designate a coordinator
under this Agreement. The designated coordinators for each party shall implement,
as needed, appropriate procedures governing the performance of all requirements
under this Agreement and shall be responsible for meeting and conferring in good
faith in order to address any disputes which may arise concerning implementation
of this Agreement.
4. Staffing for Basic Services
PARTIES shall ensure that adequate numbers of their qualified respective
personnel are provided to Team ONE at all times during the term of this Agreement
to meet the Basic Services, Scope of Services, and Standards of Service
commitments set forth herein.
5. Pre -Authorization of Overtime
Designated coordinator of each PARTY shall contact CVPD designated
coordinator for authorization to work overtime prior to the scheduled Team ONE
Activity detail. CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CVPD shall not reimburse any
overtime worked by PARTY personnel that is not approved in advance.
6. Equipment and Supplies
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD will provide CVPD Team ONE
personnel with all supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor, and/or
standard issue equipment necessary to perform Team ONE Activities. Other
PARTIES will provide their respective Team ONE personnel with all supplies
and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor, and/or standard issue equipment
necessary to perform Team ONE Activities.
7. Prosecutor Involvement
One Deputy District Attorney (DDA) from San Diego County will be
assigned to Team ONE in an unfunded capacity. DDA will be directly supervised
by the Chief of the San Diego County District Attorney's Major Narcotics Unit and
will provide legal advice, review search and arrest warrants, and coordinate the
prosecution of Team ONE cases. DDA will also participate in any regularly
scheduled Team ONE meetings where the status of investigations or cases is
discussed. DDA will be eligible to participate in any SWBAMLA funded training
or Activities, the expense of which will be shared by Team ONE with the DDA.
8. Annual Report
PARTIES agree that an annual report which summarizes the prior year's
Activities and includes a section with related statistical data, shall be prepared by
Team ONE. Annual Report shall be submitted by Team ONE to ACJC no later
than March 15th of each year.
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9. Administration and Audit
PARTIES agree that any indirect administrative or operational cost arising
from its participation in Activities shall not be charged to other participating
PARTIES. Any and all records pertaining to Team ONE expenditures shall be
maintained at a location designated by the Team ONE supervisor, and those records
must be readily available and provided without any undue delay for examination or
audit by any federal, state, or local governmental agency authorized by law to
conduct such an examination or audit. In addition, all records and reports generated
by Team ONE shall be maintained until audits and examinations are completed and
resolved or for a period of three (3) years following termination of this Agreement,
whichever is later.
10. Confined Space
Team ONE agents, officers, and employees shall not enter "confined space"
(as defined in title 8, Untied States Code, Section 5156, General Industry Safety
Orders) unless Team ONE is trained, equipped, and operate pursuant to Title 8,
United States Code, Section 5157 et seq.
11. Duration of Personnel Assignments
The decision of when to replace assigned Team ONE personnel will be at the
discretion of the participating LEA. It is recommended that personnel be assigned
to Team ONE for a minimum of two (2) years. The Team ONE supervisor shall
have the authority to remove personnel respectively from Team ONE and return
them to the participating LEA. If no other personnel are assigned to Team ONE,
the participating LEA can choose to assign a different person or withdraw from
Team ONE.
V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Citizen Complaints
PARTIES shall establish a policy and procedure for accepting and handling
complaints. Allegations and/or violations of standards of conduct or the rules and
regulations pertaining to the ethical conduct of Team ONE personnel; will be
investigated by the internal affairs component of the PARTY in question in
conformance with the affected PARTY'S rules and regulations.
B. Officer Involved Shootings
In the event of a shooting incident, PARTIES agree that CITY or COUNTY in
whose jurisdiction the shooting occurred will conduct the investigation. PARTIES
also agree that the "Protocol for Investigation of Officer Involved Shootings and
Other Uses of Force Resulting in Death," as set forth in a Memorandum of
Understanding signed by members of the San Diego Chiefs' and Sheriff s
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Association, will be followed in all incidents that occur in San Diego County. The
affected CITY or COUNTY may conduct internal investigations regarding the
shooting incident according to their own policies and guidelines. Information
developed during a shooting investigation will be shared with the appropriate
component within each CITY or COUNTY. The investigation of officer -involved
shooting shall be conducted in accordance with all procedures of the participating
PARTY and any other federal, state, or local governmental agency authorized by
law to conduct such an investigation.
C. Vehicle Operation
1. PARTIES agree that utilization of all vehicles under its jurisdiction shall
be in strict compliance with applicable state and federal laws and the rules and
regulations of each individual PARTY. Team ONE personnel shall operate
his/her assigned vehicle solely for the purpose of conducting his/her official
duties or travel to and from said duties.
2. PARTIES shall be responsible for the routine maintenance and repair of
the vehicles and radio system operated by their personnel assigned to Team
ONE and shall ensure that vehicles and radio system are in proper working
conditions at all times.
3. PARTIES agree that the on -scene investigation for accidents that occur
in a vehicle while performing Activities, are to be handled by CITY or
COUNTY of the jurisdiction in which accident occurs or, the California
Highway Patrol if CITY or COUNTY is not available to respond.
VI. COST OF SERVICES/CONSIDERATION
A. General
As full consideration for the satisfactory performance and completion by
PARTIES of Team ONE Activities set forth in this Agreement, CITY OF CHULA
VISTA through CVPD shall pay to PARTIES, for personnel assigned to perform
Team ONE Activities and for equipment purchased for Team ONE as specified in
Exhibit A - Budget, on the basis of invoices and submittals as set forth hereunder.
Such payments by CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD are dependent on the
continued availability of grant funds from ACJC.
B. Personnel Costs/Rate of Compensation
During the term of this Agreement, CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD
shall compensate PARTIES for:
1. Preauthorized overtime worked by personnel assigned to perform Team
ONE Activities; and
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2. Preauthorized equipment purchases for Team ONE'S use;
based upon available funding and the actual costs incurred by PARTIES to provide
Activities and equipment under this Agreement.
C. Method of Payment
1.
PARTIES shall email an itemized invoice, timesheets, and any other
related supporting documentation that represents amounts due under this
Agreement to CVPD no later than 5:00 p.m. thirty (30) business days following
the end of each quarter of the contract year, and no later than 5:00 p.m. thirty
(30) business days of each succeeding quarter during the term of this
Agreement.
a.
Invoice, timesheets, and other related supporting documentation
must have the signature of each PARTIES' designated coordinator or his
or her designee, certifying that the invoice, timesheets, and related
documentation are true and correct.
2. PARTIES shall mail original documents in section VI.C.1. no later than
5:00 p.m. of the thirtieth (30`h) business day following the end of each quarter of
the contract year, and no later than 5:00 p.m. of the thirtieth (30th) business day
of each succeeding quarter during the term of this Agreement to: Chula Vista
Police Department, Fiscal Management, Ref: Team ONE, 315 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91910.
3. Within thirty (30) business days upon receipt of valid invoice, CVPD will
pay PARTIES for the Basic Services agreed to.
4. PARTIES shall maintain payroll records for each and every person whose
costs are reimbursable under this Agreement, to include, at a minimum, the
person's name, classification, duty position, task, and regular and overtime
hours worked. PARTIES shall make available to CVPD for inspection, upon
request, all payroll records and any other records that relate to the Basic
Services provided under this Agreement.
VII. FACILITIES, PROPERTY, AND EVIDENCE
A. Property
1. Any and all property, including equipment, furniture, furnishings of whatever
kind or description, purchased or acquired with a PARTY's funds, shall be the
property of that PARTY and, at the termination of Agreement, if no new agreement
is reached, all said property shall be returned to respective PARTY.
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2. Any and all property, including equipment, furniture, furnishings of whatever
kind or description, purchased or acquired with asset forfeiture funds generated
from Team ONE joint operations, shall be the property of purchasing PARTY and,
at the termination of this Agreement, if no new agreement is reached, all said
property and/or its value, shall be distributed to the PARTIES according to the
respective and applicable asset forfeiture sharing distribution formula.
B. Maintenance of Asset Forfeiture Accounts
Team ONE shall establish asset forfeiture accounts for receipt and disbursement
of funds generated by asset forfeiture. Monies deposited into such accounts shall be in
accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Any interest earned on all funds
shall be deposited back into Team ONE Asset Forfeiture Account. Proceeds derived
from state asset forfeiture proceedings will be deposited into Team ONE Forfeited
Asset Proceeds Account. Approved expenditures of asset forfeiture funds shall specify
the account from which the funds are to be taken. Team ONE shall make
disbursements to the PARTIES in accordance with Section VI. C. of the Agreement and
provide monthly accounting thereof to the Alliance.
Limitation on Asset Forfeiture Account Balances
The limit on the aggregate funds to be maintained in Team ONE Forfeited Asset
Proceeds Accounts, prior to making distributions to PARTIES, shall be set by the Team
ONE administrator.
PARTIES Right to Equitable Share Upon Participation Withdrawal from Team ONE
1. Withdrawing PARTY, if eligible, shall be entitled to a share of the
funds in the asset forfeiture accounts which have not been obligated to
ongoing Team ONE operations at the time of its withdrawal, and a share of
all future asset forfeiture funds for the cases originated during PARTY
participation in Team ONE. The asset forfeiture account balances used to
establish the amount of the equitable share shall be determined by Team
ONE supervisor as of the date of PARTY'S withdrawal from Team ONE.
2. Team ONE administrator shall have one (1) calendar year following
the effective withdrawal date of PARTY in which to approve and disburse
payment to PARTY of its equitable share of funds in the asset forfeiture
accounts.
C. Asset Seizure Formula
Proceeds derived from asset forfeiture as a result of Team ONE operations,
whether under state or federal law, will be shared among PARTIES as set forth herein.
All forfeiture procedures and sharing will comply with the appropriate provisions of
state and federal law, as well as PARTIES internal policies and procedures. Any
modification to the asset forfeiture provisions herein must be set forth in writing and be
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approved by CVPD. The transfer of federally forfeited property to Team ONE, and the
subsequent use and disposition of such property by Team ONE shall comply with
applicable federal laws and U. S. Department of Justice policy, notwithstanding any
other provision or policy and procedure manual incorporated by reference in this
Agreement.
For investigations and operations by Team ONE, the seizure agreement shall be:
State seizures will follow the Equitable Sharing Formula set forth below, and will
include a 5% administrative cost for the agency acting as the task force asset fiduciary.
For federal seizures per U. S. Department of Justice Guidelines, 20% of the seizure is
deducted for administrative costs to process the seizure. The remaining 80% available
for sharing will be disbursed based on the Equitable Sharing Formula below.
1. Equitable Sharing Formula
PARTIES with full time sworn personnel assigned to Team ONE shall be
entitled to a full share for each sworn officer or agent.
In order to ensure equitable sharing of forfeited assets seized and adjudicated to the
benefit of Team ONE resulting from operations funded in whole or in proportional
part by the SWBAMLA and Team ONE, PARTIES agree that any distribution of
program income will be made in accordance with these asset forfeiture provisions
and the provisions of Chapter 6 of the SWBAMLA Grant Management Resource
Manual ("Manual") provided in Exhibit B. PARTIES agree that program income,
as defined in the Manual, received by Team ONE will be distributed between the
PARTIES by shares of the participating team members.
PARTIES allocation of shares are as follows:
Chula Vista Police Department
Imperial County District Attorney's Office (Investigator)
Imperial County District Attorney's Office (Deputy District Atty.)
National City Police Depactnient
San Diego County Sheriffs Department
San Diego District Attorney's Office (Investigator)
San Diego District Attorney's Office (Deputy District Atty.)
San Diego Police Department
2 Shares
1 Share
0 Shares
1 Share
1 Share
1 Share
0 Shares
1 Share
DEA and FBI shall be entitled to participate in the sharing of asset forfeiture funds
or the use of seized assets as provided in the internal policies and procedures of
DEA and FBI and to the extent authorized by federal law.
VIII.INDEMNIFICATION RELATED TO WORKERS COMPENSATION,
EMPLOYMENT AND CLAIMS AND LIABILITY ISSUES
A. Workers Compensation and Employment
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1. CITY OF CHULA VISTA shall fully indemnify and hold harmless PARTIES,
and their respective officers, employees and agents, from any claims, losses, fines,
expenses (including attorneys' fees and court costs or arbitration costs), costs,
damages or liabilities arising from or related to (1) any workers' compensation
claim or demand or other workers' compensation proceeding arising from or related
to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, employment which is brought by an
employee of CITY OF CHULA VISTA or any contract labor provider retained by
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, or (2) any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding
arising from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of
employment (including without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion,
discipline, termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other
such matters) which is brought by an employee of CITY OF CHULA VISTA or
any contract labor provider retained by CITY OF CHULA VISTA.
2. PARTIES shall fully indemnify and hold harmless CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
its officers, employees and agents, from any claims, losses, fines, expenses
(including attorneys' fees and court costs or arbitration costs), costs, damages or
liabilities arising from or related to (1) any workers' compensation claim or demand
or other workers' compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to
arise from or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of the
respective agency or any contract labor provider retained by the law enforcement
agency, or (2) any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related
to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including without
limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline, termination, hiring,
work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other such matters) which is brought
by an employee of the law enforcement agency or any contract labor provider
retained by the law enforcement agency.
B. Indemnification Related To Acts Or Omissions; Negligence
1. Claims Arising From Sole Acts or Omissions of a PARTY
Each PARTY to this Agreement hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the
other PARTIES to this Agreement, their agents, officers and employees, from any
claim, action or proceeding against the other PARTIES, arising solely out of its own
acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement. At each PARTY's sole
discretion, each PARTY may participate at its own expense in the defense of any
claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve any PARTY of
any obligation imposed by this Agreement. PARTIES shall notify each other
promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Claims Arising From Concurrent Acts or Omissions
The PARTIES hereby agree to defend themselves from any claim, action or
proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of the PARTIES. In such
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cases, PARTIES agree to retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense
costs, and waive their right to seek reimbursement of such costs, except as provided
in paragraph 4 below.
3. Joint Defense
Notwithstanding paragraph 2 above, in cases where PARTIES agree in
writing to a joint defense, PARTIES may appoint joint defense counsel to defend
the claim, action or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of
PARTIES. Joint defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of
PARTIES. PARTIES agree to share the costs of such joint defense and any agreed
settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in paragraph 4 below. PARTIES
further agree that no PARTY may bind the others to a settlement agreement without
the written consent of the others.
4. Reimbursement and/or Reallocation
Where a trial verdict or arbitration award allocates or determines the
comparative fault of the parties, PARTIES may seek reimbursement and/or
reallocation of defense costs, settlement payments, judgments and awards,
consistent with such comparative fault.
5. Nondiscrimination clause
PARTIES 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 U.
S. Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 CFR part 42, Subparts C, F,
G,Hand I.
IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Independent Contractor Status
In the performance of services under this Agreement, CITY OF CHULA VISTA
and all other PARTIES acknowledge and agree that CITY OF CHULA VISTA and its
respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be deemed independent contractors
and not officers, agents or employees of the other participating PARTIES; the
participating PARTIES and their respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be
deemed independent contractors and not officers, agents or employees of CITY OF
CHULA VISTA. All such personnel provided by CITY OF CHULA VISTA under this
Agreement are under the direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control
of CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CITY OF CHULA VISTA assumes full
responsibility for the actions of such personnel in the performance of services
hereunder; all such personnel provided by all other PARTIES under this Agreement are
under the direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of their
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respective agencies and each agency assumes full responsibility for the actions of such
personnel in the performance of services hereunder.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA and all other PARTIES acknowledge and agree that
CITY OF CHULA VISTA does not control the manner and means of performing the
work of all other participating PARTIES' officers, agents or employees who perform
Team ONE Activities, nor does CITY OF CHULA VISTA have the right to hire or fire
such officers, agents or employees. All other participating PARTIES do not control the
manner and means of performing the work of CITY OF CHULA VISTA officers,.
agents or employees who perform Team ONE Activities, nor do participating
PARTIES have the right to hire or fire such officers, agents or employees.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA has no authority of any kind to bind the participating
PARTIES, and the participating PARTIES have no authority to bind CITY OF CHULA
VISTA and/or CVPD in any respect whatsoever, nor shall CITY OF CHULA VISTA
or CVPD act or attempt to act, or represent itself directly or by implication as an agent
of participating PARTIES, or in any manner assume or create or attempt to assume or
create any obligation on behalf of or in the name of participating PARTIES. The
participating PARTIES shall not act or attempt to act, or represent themselves directly
or by implication as an agent of CITY OF CHULA VISTA or CVPD, or in any manner
assume or create or attempt to assume or create any obligation on behalf of or in the
name of CITY OF CHULA VISTA.
B. Notices
Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and may be personally delivered or given as of the date of
mailing by depositing such notice in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid
and addressed as follows or, to such other place as each party may designate by
subsequent written notice to each other:
To CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD:
Chief of Police
Chula Vista Police Dept.
315 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
To all other participating PARTIES:
Chief of Police
National City Police Dept.
1200 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
Chief of Police
San Diego Police Dept.
1401 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
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Sheriff
San Diego County Sheriffs Dept.
P. O. Box 939062
San Diego, CA 92193-9062
District Attorney
Imperial County District Attorney's
Office
940 W Main St., Suite 102
El Centro, CA 92243-2880
Captain
San Diego Law Enforcement
Coordination Center
4181 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
District Attorney
San Diego County District Attorney's Office
Hall of Justice
330 W. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Special Agent in Charge
Federal Bureau of Investigation
9797 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Drug Enforcement Administration
4560 Viewridge Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123-1637
A notice shall be effective on the date of personal delivery if personally delivered
before 5:00 p.m. on a business day or otherwise on the first business day following
personal delivery; or two (2) business days following the date the notice is postmarked,
if mailed; or on the first business day following delivery to the applicable overnight
courier, if sent by overnight courier for next business day delivery and otherwise when
actually received.
C. Amendment; Assignment
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document signed
by all parties, and no oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on the parties.
No party shall assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of the other parties.
D. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of agreement
between the CITY OF CHULA VISTA and all other participating PARTIES with
respect to the subject matter hereto. As such, all prior written and oral understandings
are superseded in total by this Agreement.
E. Construction
This Agreement will be deemed to have been made and shall be construed,
interpreted, governed and enforced pursuant to and in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. The headings and captions used in this Agreement are for
convenience and ease of reference only and shall not be used to construe, interpret,
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expand, or limit the terms of the Agreement and shall not be construed against any one
party.
F. Waiver
A waiver by CITY OF CHULA VISTA or other participating PARTIES of a
breach of any of the covenants to be performed by CITY OF CHULA VISTA or
participating PARTIES shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of
the same or other covenants, agreements, restrictions, or conditions of this Agreement.
In addition, the failure of any party to insist upon strict compliance with any provision
of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of any right to do so, whether for
that breach or any subsequent breach. The acceptance by CITY OF CHULA VISTA or
participating PARTIES of either performance or payment shall not be considered a
waiver of any other party's preceding breach of this Agreement.
G. Authority to Enter Agreement
CITY OF CHULA VISTA and participating PARTIES have all requisite power
and authority to conduct their respective business and to execute, deliver, and perform
the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this
Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to
bind each respective party.
H. Cooperation
CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD and PARTIES will cooperate in good
faith to implement this Agreement. Whenever possible, PARTIES will work closely
and collaborate with any and all LEA or agencies involved in financial investigations.
PARTIES' supervisors will convene and hold, at a minimum, monthly meetings, to
discuss ongoing cases, targets, and other task force -related business that could affect
the other PARTY or other agencies not a party to this agreement. Frequency of
meetings will be based on PARTIES workload and staff availability due to ongoing
investigations. The assigned Deputy District Attorney from San Diego and Imperial
Counties will be included in these meetings as members of Team ONE. All other non -
sworn personnel will meet on a weekly basis with other LEA counterparts to discuss
investigative techniques and resources available to them for investigations. Whenever
there is an investigation or pending operation, the PARTIES will utilize meetings and
de -confliction agencies to coordinate operations and investigations in order to prevent
duplication of effort, Blue on Blue scenarios, and ensure that resources from all parties
are utilized for maximum efficiency.
When a potential conflict in a pending or on -going investigation is identified,
PARTIES agree to meet and confer to address the apparent conflict and determine if the
case will be better worked together, with limited involvement from the other agencies
or task forces, or otherwise work towards fair resolution of the conflict. If there still
remains a disagreement concerning operational considerations affecting an ongoing
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investigation, then PARTIES superiors will meet and confer in order to address the
matter. In the event a mutually satisfactory resolution is not reached, PARTIES
representatives will confer with a representative from the ACJC Auditor's Office in an
attempt to resolve the issue.
Training shall be made available to all PARTIES including Team ONE assigned
Deputy District Attorney from San Diego and Imperial Counties.
When specialized equipment is needed by any PARTY for a particular
investigation, the equipment, if available, and regardless if purchased by SWBMLA
funds or not, shall be made available for use by requesting PARTY in accordance with
lending PARTY'S policy and procedures..
I. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
J. Severability
This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. If any provision
of this Agreement is found by any Court or other legal authority, or is agreed upon by
the parties, to be in conflict with any law or regulation, then the conflicting provision
shall be considered null and void. If the effect of nullifying any conflicting provision is
such that a material benefit of this Agreement to any party is lost, then the Agreement
may be terminated at the option of the affected party, with the notice as required in this
Agreement. In all other cases, the remainder of this Agreement shall be severable and
shall continue in full force and effect.
K. Legislative Changes
If any changes are made to regulations pursuant to which this Agreement is made
or to any successor legislation or regulations, or if the ACJC imposes any budget
requirements or limitations applicable to this Agreement and the services to be
provided hereunder, then (1) to the extent any of the changes are of mandatory
application, such change(s) shall apply to the parties and this Agreement, and this
Agreement shall be deemed to be amended to be consistent with such changes(s) except
to the extent that such change(s) alter(s) a material provision of this Agreement in
which case suchmaterial provision shall be voidable and the parties will negotiate in
good faith to amend the Agreement as necessary, and (2) to the extent any of the
changes are not of mandatory application, such change(s) shall not affect this
Agreement or the right or obligations of CITY OF CHULA VISTA and CVPD, and
participating PARTIES, under this Agreement unless the parties mutually agree to
subject themselves to such changes(s).
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L. Representation
The participating PARTIES' Director or Chief of Police, or their respective
designee, shall represent PARTIES in all discussions pertaining to this Agreement.
CVPD Chief, or his or her designee, shall represent CVPD in all discussions pertaining
to this Agreement.
M. Dispute Resolution Concerning Services and Payment
In the event of any dispute concerning services and payment arising from this
Agreement, the CVPD Chief, or his or her designee, and participating PARTIES'
Director or Chief of Police, or their respective designees, will meet and confer within
10 (ten) business days after receiving notice of the dispute to resolve the dispute.
N. Termination of Funding
In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to Team ONE
Activities is terminated by ACJC, this Agreement in its entirety shall be considered null
and void and CITY OF CHULA VISTA through CVPD and participating PARTIES
shall no longer be required to provide Team ONE Activities as described herein. In
such event, the parties shall meet immediately, and if agreed upon by the parties,
mutually develop and implement within a reasonable time frame, a transition plan for
the provision of Team ONE Activities through alternate means.
O. Obligation
This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors of the PARTIES.
This Agreement is executed and delivered within the State of California and the
rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with, and governed by the laws of the State of California.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this
day of ,2012.
CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPT. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMIN.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION
David Bejarano
Chief of Police
William R. Sherman
Special Agent in Charge (Acting)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION IMPERIAL COUNTY DISTRICT
SAN DIEGO DIVISION ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Daphne Hearn
Special Agent in Charge
NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPT.
Adolfo Gonzales
Chief of Police
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
William D. Gore
Sheriff
SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPT.
William Lansdowne
Chief of Police
Approved as to form and legality:
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
JAN GOLDSMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
Linda L. Peter
Deputy City Attorney
SAN DIEGO COUNTY COUNSEL
William L. Pettingill
Senior Deputy
Gilbert G. Otero
District Attorney
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Bonnie Dumanis
District Attorney
SAN DIEGO LAW ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATION CENTER
Lee Yoder
Captain
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
PURCHASING & CONTRACTING
Ed Plank
Director (Acting)
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CITY ATTORNEY
Chance Hawkins
Deputy City Attorney
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Exhibit A
SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI -MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE
OPERATION NORTHERN EAGLE (ONE) TASK FORCE
CATEGORY
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
TOTAL
PERSONNEL
CVPD Sergeant Salaries
$103,031
$103,546
$103,546
$310,123
CVPD Sergeant Benefits
$57,723
$61,452
$64,855
$184,030
CVPD Sergeant Overtime
$11,776
$11,832
$11,832
$35,440
CVPD Agent Salaries
$89,569
$90,017
$90,017
$269,603
CVPD Agent Benefits
$53,410
$56,896
$60,079
$170,385
CVPD Agent Overtime
$10,297
$10,347
$10,347
$30,992
PERSONNEL TOTAL
$325,806
$334,091
$340,677
$1,000,573
CONTRACTUAL COSTS
SDPD Detective Salaries
$79,747
$79,747
$79,747
$239,241
SDPD Detective Benefits
$69,533
$70,547
$71,663
$211,743
SDPD Detective Overtime
$8,924
$8,924
$8,924
$26,772
SDPD Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
SDPD In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
SDPD Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
NCPD Detective Salaries
$80,227
$80,227
$80,227
$240,681
NCPD Detective Benefits
$57,579
$59,298
$61,188
$178,065
NCPD Detective Overtime
$10,131
$10,131
$10,131
$30,394
NCPD Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
NCPD In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
NCPD Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
SDDA Investigator Salaries
$94,765
$94,765
$94,765
$284,295
SDDA Investigator Benefits
$65,249
$68,944
$73,746
$207,939
SDDA Investigator Overtime
$10,533
$10,533
$10,533
$31,599
SDDA Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
SDDA In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
SDDA Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
ICDA Investigator Salaries
$64,868
$64,868
$64,868
$194,604
ICDA Investigator Benefits
$36,787
$38,145
$39,638
$114,570
ICDA Investigator Overtime
$7,481
$7,481
$7,481
$22,442
ICDA Equipment
$2,055
$2,055
ICDA In -State Travel
$2,222
$2,222
$2,222
$6,666
ICDA Out -of -State Travel
$4,167
$4,167
$4,167
$12,501
CONTRACTUAL TOTAL
$619,600
$619,166
$628,467
$1,867,233
EQUIPMENT
CVPD Equipment
$4,108
$4,108
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SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI -MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE
OPERATION NORTHERN EAGLE (ONE) TASK FORCE
CATEGORY
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT TOTAL
$4,108
$0
$0
$4,108
TRAVEL
$4,445
$8,332
$4,445
$8,332
$4,446
$8,332
$13,336
$24,996
CVPD In -State Travel
CVPD Out -of -State Travel
TRAVEL TOTAL
$12,777
$12,777
$12,778
$38,332
PROJECT TOTAL
$962,291
$966,034
$981,922
$2,910,247
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