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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNarcotics Task force 1990 WASHINGTON COUNTY COORDINATED NARCOTICS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this day of January, 1990, by and between the County of Washington, a body politic of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "County ", and the City of Oak Park Heights, a municipal corporation of the County of Washington, State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "City ". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, to promote effective enforcement of the laws of the State of Minnesota, particularly as they relate to controlled substances violations, the enforcement of such laws can be better accomplished by a multi - jurisdictional unit operated under the control and direction of a central authority; and WHEREAS, both the County and the City have the authority to enter into a joint powers agreement as provided in Minnesota Statutes 471.59. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. Staffing. A. The County, through its Sheriff's Department, shall provide the Narcotics Unit with four (4) licensed peace officers on a full -time basis. The Sheriff of County, or his designee, shall be the supervising officer. e I F B. The City shall provide one (1) officer to the Narcotics Unit on a full -time basis commencing September 1, 1990, for a term of not less than four (4) months. In the event the County determines that the officer furnished by the City is not compatible for the type of work, the Sheriff may terminate said officer and request that another officer be furnished by the City, such officer to be determined by the Chief of Police of said City. 2. Exclusive Agreement. The parties agree and understand that an officer assigned to the unit shall be exclusively assigned to the unit for the entire duration of the assignment and, except for court appearances or similar duties, shall be relieved by the department from all other assignments while assigned to the unit. Control of scheduling of hours worked shall rest in the unit supervisor. 3. Salary and Benefits. The County and the City shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the payment of salary and all related benefits, including worker's compensation and liability protection and defense for the officers of the department assigned to the unit. The County will assist and complete any necessary time - keeping and related records for any officer assigned to the unit. In the event of an incident which results in personal injury to the officer or a significant potential for liability the agency assigning the officer shall be so notified as soon as possible. - 2 - f 4. Equipment and Supplies. The County, through the Sheriff's Department; shall provide to members of the unit such equipment as is necessary for the unit, including vehicles and clerical assistance, except for the officer's personal weapon. 5. Forfeiture Proceeds. Property seized and successfully forfeited pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 609.531, et seq. results in seventy percent (70 %) of the money or proceeds from the sale of property being distributed to the "appropriate agency ". The parties agree that the property forfeited as the result in whole or in part of the efforts of the unit members shall be distributed in the manner as set forth in this paragraph without regard to where the property was seized and without regard to which officer or officers participated in the specific case. The parties agree that from the proceeds there will first be deducted the overhead costs of the investigation incurred by the Sheriff's Office, such as County paid "buy money ", but which shall not include staff time, and the Sheriff's Office shall be reimbursed for the same. The proceeds shall then be divided as follows: Each party shall receive an equal and proportionate share of the proceeds based upon the number of full -time positions annually provided to the Narcotics Unit. By way of example, if the Unit consists of seven (7) full -time positions and a party provides one (1) full -time position for the year, that party would receive one - seventh of the forfeiture proceeds generated during that year. - 3 6. Duration of Agreement. This agreement shall be for one (1) year, commencing on January 1, 1990, and it will be automatically renewed on an annual basis unless any party provides written notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the renewal date of a decision to withdraw from the agreement or a desire to amend the agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: WASHINGTON COUNTY Dated: , 1990 Br o .„,. APPROVED AS TO FORM: ffi / I , t9--& Assistant County Attorney CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Dated: ✓ /1 ) , 1990 By " APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney - 4 -