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Home My WebLink About273-24 RESOLUTIONT 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 273-24 File Number: 2024-601 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE (GRANT ACCEPTANCE): A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE DRUG CRIME ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION GRANT FOR STATE FUNDING OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,067.00, TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR JORDAN TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes acceptance of a State Drug Crime Enforcement and Prosecution Grant for state funding of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force in the amount of $533,067.00, and authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign all necessary documents to receive the grant funds. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. PASSED and APPROVED on November 7, 2024 Page 1 Attest: ��nin�1►rye RK / T RF4i�i •r" _�; FAYETTEVILLE •�_ Kara Paxton, City erk reasurer CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2024 TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council THRU: CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2024-601 FROM: Mike Reynolds, Police Chief SUBJECT: Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office funding for the 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a resolution to accept funding from the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office for the specific support of the 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) via a budget adjustment in the amount of $533,067. BACKGROUND: For over 10 years, grant funding for the Drug Task Force (DTF) has remained unchanged, while expenses have steadily increased. This lack of additional funding has placed a greater financial burden on local agencies, which have had to contribute additional funding to maintain their illicit drug investigations. During the 2023-24 grant period, local agencies contributed 61.4% of the total DTF costs. The Office of the Arkansas Drug Director has been working with the state legislature and the governor's office for several years to secure additional funding for the shortfall experienced by Arkansas' nineteen drug task forces. In June of 2024, the Arkansas Legislature approved four million dollars for the State's drug task forces to assist them with this year's budget. The Arkansas Legislature may consider a long-term and sustained funding source for the drug task forces during the 2025 legislative season. DISCUSSION: The Governor's Office recently allocated four million dollars to the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office, which was approved by the Arkansas Legislature, to specifically reduce the financial burden on local agencies involved in the nineteen drug task forces in Arkansas. Our DTF will receive $533,067 of this funding, which will lower local agency expenses to 8.6%. The City of Fayetteville is the fiduciary of these funds, and this money will be distributed as follows: Fayetteville - $337,436; Springdale - $71,154; Washington County - $70,757; and Elkins - $53,720. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: There are no matching requirements associated with this funding. The Drug Enforcement Fund budget adjustment will recognize revenue from the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office in the amount of $533,067 and increase the expense budget to allow for the distribution of these funds. This budget adjustment has no impact on staffing. ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), BA (#4), SRM (#5), Contact Info (#6), Employee Roster (#7), Use of Funds (#8) Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 == City of Fayetteville, Arkansas y 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 - Legislation Text File #: 2024-601 Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office funding for the 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE DRUG CRIME ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION GRANT FOR STATE FUNDING OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,067.00, TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR JORDAN TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE.) ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes acceptance of a State Drug Crime Enforcement and Prosecution Grant for state funding of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force in the amount of $533,067.00, and authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign all necessary documents to receive the grant funds. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. Page 1 Mike Reynolds Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2024-0601 Item ID 11/7/2024 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 10/15/2024 Submitted Date Action Recommendation: POLICE (200) Division / Department Staff recommends approval of a resolution to accept funding from the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office for the specific support of the 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) via a budget adjustment in the amount of $533,067. 2930.200.2960-various Account Number 62401-2425 Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Does item have a direct cost? No Is a Budget Adjustment attached? Yes Budget Impact: Drug Enforcement Fund Police DTF - Prosecutor's Assoc Fund Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Project Title $ 1,143,915.00 $ 648,133.55 $ 495,781.45 $ 533,067.00 $ 1,028,848.45 V20221130 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number: Original Contract Number: Comments: Approval Date: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas - Budget Adjustment (Agenda) Budget Year Division POLICE (200) Adjustment Number /Org2 2024 Requestor: Willie Newman BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION: This budget adjustment will establish State funding issued by the Governor's Office to the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association for the pass -through purpose of partially funding the shortfall of Arkansas Drug Task Forces. COUNCIL DATE: 11/7/2024 ITEM ID#: 2024-0601 Kevin Springer 10/1q/202q 7:36 Pln RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE Budget Division Date TYPE: D - (City Council) JOURNAL#: GLDATE: CHKD/POSTED: TOTAL Account Number 195,631 195,631 Increase / (Decrease) Expense Revenue Project.Sub# Project Sub.Detl AT v.2024926 Account Name 2930.200.2960-4302.01 - 533,067 62401 2425 RE State Grants - Operational 2930.200.2960-5300.02 2930.200.2960-5300.03 71,154 70,757 - - 62401 62401 2425 EX 2425 EX Salaries/Benefits (M) - Springdale Salaries/Benefits (M) - Washington County 2930.200.2960-5300.05 2930.200.2960-4999.99 53,720 - - (337,436) 62401 2425 EX RE Salaries/Benefits (M) - Rural Use Fund Balance - Current I of 1 af, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2024 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mike Reynolds, Chief of Police DATE: October 14, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEMO SUBJECT: Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office funding for the 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a resolution to accept funding from the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office for the specific support of the 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) via a budget adjustment in the amount of $533,067. BACKGROUND: For over 10 years, grant funding for the Drug Task Force (DTF) has remained unchanged, while expenses have steadily increased. This lack of additional funding has placed a greater financial burden on local agencies, which have had to contribute additional funding to maintain their illicit drug investigations. During the 2023-24 grant period, local agencies contributed 61.4% of the total DTF costs. The Office of the Arkansas Drug Director has been working with the state legislature and the governor's office for several years to secure additional funding for the shortfall experienced by Arkansas' nineteen drug task forces. In June of 2024, the Arkansas Legislature approved four million dollars for the State's drug task forces to assist them with this year's budget. The Arkansas Legislature may consider a long-term and sustained funding source for the drug task forces during the 2025 legislative season. DISCUSSION: The Governor's Office recently allocated four million dollars to the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office, which was approved by the Arkansas Legislature, to specifically reduce the financial burden on local agencies involved in the nineteen drug task forces in Arkansas. Our DTF will receive $533,067 of this funding, which will lower local agency expenses to 8.6%. The City of Fayetteville is the fiduciary of these funds, and this money will be distributed as follows: Fayetteville - $337,436; Springdale - $71,154; Washington County - $70,757; and Elkins - $53, 720. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: There are no matching requirements associated with this funding. The Drug Enforcement Fund budget adjustment will recognize revenue from the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator's Office in the amount of $533,067 and increase the expense budget to allow for the distribution of these funds. This budget adjustment has no impact on staffing. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Attachments: Budget Adjustment 4th Judicial District DTF Lioneld Jordan Authorized Official Capt. Jason French Commander Willie Newman Fiscal Officer 479-575-8331 Office Phone # Cell# mayor@fayetteviLte-ar.gov E-Mail Address 479-587-3500 Office Phone # 479-841-7973 Cell # jfrench@fayetteville-ar.gov E-Mail Address 479-587-3581 Office Phone # 479-871-8523 Cell # wnewman@fayetteville-ar.gov E-Mail Address 4th Judicial DistrictDTF EMPLOYEES (Existing) NAME TITLE FUNDING SOURCE* CURRENT SALARY 1 Jacob Lawson DTF Supervisor Combination - Fayetteville $121,157 2.. Dalton Frazier DTF Investigator Combination - Fayetteville $81,811 3. Parrish Diaz DTF Investigator Combination - Fayetteville $86,556 4. Cara Murdoch DTF Secretary Combination - Fayetteville $52,619 5. Guillermo Sanchez DTF Investigator Combination - Springdale $ 73,804 6' John Billingsley DTF Investigator City - Springdale $ 68,962 T. Austin Bowen DTF Investigator City - Springdale $ 63,079 8. Garrett Rex DTF Investigator Combination - Washington County $79,333 9. John Mackey DTF Investigator Combination - Elkins $68,032 10. *Please list whether this is a city, county, grant funded or combination. Also, please list county or city by name State of Arkansas Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator 323 Center, Suite 750 Bob McMahan Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Prosecutor Coordinator (501) 682-3671/Fax (501) 682-5004 REGULATIONS REGARDING USE OF FUNDS 4th DRUG TASK FORCE Lori Kumpuris Deputy Prosecutor Coordinator As a recipient of state funds specifically designated to the Prosecutor Coordinator's Office (PCO) to address shortfalls in Drug Task Force (DTF) funding across the state, I acknowledge the following regulations governing the distribution and expenditure of this money: 1. All amendments to the approved spending plans for each DTF, with regard to any salary or benefits line item, shall be approved by the Prosecutor Coordinator's Office/Prosecution Coordination Commission (PCO/PCC). 2. Any requested amendments from the approved spending plans shall be submitted to the PCO in writing by sending an email request to bob.mci-nahan@arkgnsas.gov. 3. Transfers between line items in an approved spending plan cannot exceed 10% of the line item total without approval of the PCO/PCC. 4. All expenditures shall be reported to the PCO/PCC on a monthly basis by email to /CI ander I 1-- -1- 2-02- Date /o-if-sory Date