Legislation Details

File #: 25-1465    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 3/5/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/27/2025 Final action: 3/27/2025
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1360 for the period of February 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Sherman Eagleton

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 100001000001001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1360 for the period of February 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program has consistently worked in close partnership with State and Local law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of major drug trafficking organizations. Since its inception in 1982, OCDETF has operated a program designed to reimburse State and Local law enforcement agencies for the overtime costs of law enforcement officers incurred while assisting in OCDETF investigations.

Expected Impact:
Work in collaboration with local, state and federal agencies to target organized crime, reduce drug related crime, drug availability and organized crime


Alternative Options:
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