DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Amend Joint Powers Agreement With Dakota County Drug Task Force
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the County Sheriff to amend the joint powers agreement (JPA) with the Dakota County Drug Task Force.
SUMMARY
Since 2000, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office has been a member of the multijurisdictional Dakota County Drug Task Force which coordinates efforts toward the investigation and prosecution of drug and gang related crimes. The Dakota County Drug Task Force currently includes an agreement between Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Savage, South Saint Paul, and West St. Paul. The current JPA was authorized by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners on September 18, 2018 (Resolution 18-504) and expires December 31, 2023.
The member agencies wish to continue the partnership and amend the current JPA. Recently, member agencies have requested and utilized the Drug Task Force to investigate and arrest violent offenders in their cities. Member agencies have found the Drug Task Force to be an extremely valuable resource assisting in the location and apprehension of these violent offenders. The proposed amended JPA expands the authority and scope of duties of the of the Drug Task Force beyond investigation and prosecution of drug offenses and gang activity to now include investigation and support of violent crimes that occur within member agency jurisdictions. In addition, the Administrative Board of the Drug Task Force wishes to amend the JPA to include partial salary reimbursement for the Drug Task Force Commander when task force funds are available. The current JPA only provided availability of compensation for the two team leaders.
The amended JPA will continue to include the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Savage, South Saint Paul, and West St. Paul with the term extended through December 31, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
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The Sheriff recommends the County Board authorize the amendment of the JPA with the Dakota County Drug Task Force through December 31, 2027.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Funds to support Drug Task Force operations are included in the Sheriff’s Office 2023 recommended budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, since 2000, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office has been a member of the multijurisdictional Dakota County Drug Task Force which coordinates efforts toward the investigation and prosecution of drug and gang crimes; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Drug Task Force is formed under a joint powers agreement (JPA) between Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Savage, South Saint Paul, and West St. Paul; and
WHEREAS, the member agencies wish to continue their partnership and amend the current JPA which expires December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Drug Task Force Administrative Board recommends changes to the current JPA to expand the scope of duties of the of the Drug Task Force beyond investigation and prosecution of drug offenses and gang activity to now include investigation and support of violent crimes that occur within member agency jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, to amend the current JPA to include partial salary reimbursement for the Drug Task Force Commander when drug task force funds are available; and
WHEREAS, member agencies wish to extend the term of the amended JPA through December 31, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Sheriff to enter into an amended joint powers agreement (JPA) with the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Savage, South Saint Paul, and West St. Paul to continue partnership as a member of the Dakota County Drug Task Force for the purpose of investigation, apprehension and prosecution of drug, gang and violent offenders in Dakota County; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an amendment of the JPA to include partial salary reimbursement for the Drug Task Force Commander and extend the joint powers agreement through December 31, 2027, subject to approval by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
18-504; 09/18/18
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Joe Leko
Author: Joe Leko