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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI AND THE CITIES OF BLUE SPRINGS, BUCKNER, GRAIN VALLEY, GRANDVIEW, GREENWOOD, INDEPENDENCE, LAKE LOTAWANA, LAKE TAPAWINGO, LONE JACK, OAK GROVE, RAYTOWN, AND SUGAR CREEK, ALL OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI; MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL; AND JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, INCLUDING THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. (F&BC 3-5-18)
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Issue/Request:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI AND THE CITIES OF BLUE SPRINGS, BUCKNER, GRAIN VALLEY, GRANDVIEW, GREENWOOD, INDEPENDENCE, LAKE LOTAWANA, LAKE TAPAWINGO, LONE JACK, OAK GROVE, RAYTOWN, AND SUGAR CREEK, ALL OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI; MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL; AND JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, INCLUDING THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Key Issues:
In 1997, the City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the Jackson County Drug Task Force through Ordinance No. 4481. The Jackson County Drug Task Force has received feedback from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that the MOU in place should be updated with participating jurisdictions to reflect current operating practices. This feedback was given in response to the Drug Task Force's application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, which represents a significant funding source for the Drug Task Force.
Proposed City Council Motion:
First Motion: I move for a second reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI AND THE CITIES OF BLUE SPRINGS, BUCKNER, GRAIN VALLEY, GRANDVIEW, GREENWOOD, INDEPENDENCE, LAKE LOTAWANA, LAKE TAPAWINGO, LONE JACK, OAK GROVE, RAYTOWN, AND SUGAR CREEK, ALL OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI; MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL; AND JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, INCLUDING THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Second Motion: I move for adoption of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI AND THE CITIES OF BLUE SPRINGS, BUCKNER, GRAIN VALLEY, GRANDVIEW, GREENWOOD, INDEPENDENCE, LAKE LOTAWANA, LAKE TAPAWINGO, LONE JACK, OAK GROVE, RAYTOWN, AND SUGAR CREEK, ALL OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI; MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL; AND JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, INCLUDING THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Background:
The Jackson County Drug Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional enforcement group comprised of area law enforcement agencies. The Drug Task Force has been in place since 1998. The Drug Task Force was initiated solely for the investigation and prosecution of drug related offenses and is comprised of approximately 25 officers from cities within Jackson County. The Lee's Summit officers are assigned to serve the Lee's Summit area and remain under the direction of the Lee's Summit Chief of Police.
Impact/Analysis:
Three (3) Lee's Summit Officers are assigned to the Drug Task Force. The current agreement provides for full reimbursement for each officer.
Timeline:
Start: April 1, 2018
Finish: ___
Other Information/Unique Characteristics:
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Presenter
Presenter: Police Department
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: Motion by Vice Chair Edson, seconded by Coucilmember Faith, this Ordinance was recommended for approval to the City Council - Regular Session due back on 3/15/2018. The vote was unanimous.