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CITY CLERK
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This agreement is made this 23 day of February 2026, between the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the City of Santa Ana, CA
Police Department, ORI# CA0301900 (hereinafter "parent agency"). The DEA is authorized to
enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances
under the provisions of 21 USC § 873.
WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the
Orange County area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the
health and general welfare of the people of Orange County, the parties hereto agree to the
following:
1 The Tactical Diversion Squad(hereinafter TDS) will perform the activities and duties
described below:
a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San
Bernardino Counties area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking
organizations.
b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous
drugs; and
c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the TDS'activities will result in effective
prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of.
2 To accomplish the objectives of the TDS, the parent agency agrees to detail one (1)
experienced officer to the TDS for a period of not less than three years. During this
period of assignment, the parent agency officers will be under the direct supervision and
control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the TDS.
3 The parent agency officers assigned to the TDS shall adhere to DEA policies and
procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for
dismissal from the TDS.
4 The parent agency officers assigned to the TDS shall be deputized as Task Force Officers
of DEA pursuant to 21 USC § 878.
5 To accomplish the objectives of the TDS, DEA will assign Special Agents to the TDS.
The;parent agency agrees to provide and maintain a vehicle for use for each of its
assigned Task Force Officers. DEA will also, subject to the availability of annually
appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof,provide necessary funds and
equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and parent agency officers
assigned to the TDS. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel
funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment,
training, and other support items.
6 During the period of assignment to the TDS,the parent agency will remain responsible
for establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned to the
TDS,and for making all payments due to them. DEA will, subject to availability of
funds, reimburse the parent agency for overtime payments. Annual overtime for each
state and local law enforcement officer is capped at the equivalent to 25%of the salary of
a GS-12, step 1, of the general pay scale for the rest of the United States. Reimbursement
for all types of qualified expenses shall be contingent upon availability of funds and
submission of a proper request for reimbursement which shall be submitted monthly or
quarterly on a fiscal year basis, and which provides the names of investigators who
incurred overtime for DEA during invoiced period,the number of overtime hours
incurred,the hourly regular and overtime rates in effect for each investigator, and the
total cost for the invoiced period. The parent agency will bill overtime as it is performed
and no later than 60 days after the end of each quarter in which the overtime is
performed. Note: Task Force Officer's overtime "shall not include any costs for
benefits,such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses."
7 In no event will the parent agency charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the
administration or implementation of this agreement.
8 The parent agency shall maintain on a current basis complete and accurate records and
accounts of all obligations and expenditures of funds under this agreement in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and instructions provided by DEA to
facilitate on-site inspection and auditing of such records and accounts.
9 The parent agency shall permit and have readily available for examination and auditing
by DEA,the United States Department of Justice,the Comptroller General of the United
States, and any of their duly authorized agents and representatives, any and all records,
documents,accounts, invoices,receipts or expenditures relating to this agreement. The
parent agency shall maintain all such reports and records until all audits and examinations
are completed and resolved, or for a period of six(6) years after termination of this
agreement,whichever is later.
10 The parent agency shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended,
and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United States
Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C,F, G,H
and I.
11 The parent agency agrees that an authorized officer or employee will execute and return
to DEA the attached OJP Form 4061/6, Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
ty Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements,
Suspension and Other Responsibili
The parent agency acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no Federal
funds will be awarded to the parent agency by DEA until the completed certification is
received.
12 When issuing statements,press releases,requests for proposals, hid solicitations, and
other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal
money,the parent agency shall clearly state: (1)the percentage of the total cost of the
program or project which will be financed with Federal money and (2)the dollar amount
of Federal funds for the project or program.
13 The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until
September 30, 2026. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty days'
advance written notice. DEA's support to the TDS, including reimbursement of
overtime, is subject to the availability of funds on a fiscal year basis (October 1 through
September 30 of the next year). Billing for all outstanding obligations must be received
by DEA within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year or within 60 days of the date of
termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible only for obligations incurred by
parent agency during the term of this agreement on a fiscal year basis, subject to the
availability of funds.
For the Drug Enforcement Administration:
Date:
Anthony A. Chrysanthis
Special Agent in Charge
For the City of Santa Ana, CA Police Department
See attached signature page Date:
Robert Rodriguez
Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
(1). OJP Form 406116 (3-91): Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspensions and
Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug Free Workplace Requirements.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year
first above written.
CITY OF S TA AN ATTEST:
ALVARO N[JNEZ IF L
City Manager City Cle
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RECON 1gENDED FOR APPROVAL:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By:
AMARA OGOSLAN ROEERT RODRIG Z
Senior Assistant City Attorney Chief of Police
(2). Roster of Local, State, or Federal Agency Personnel Assigned to the United States Drug
Enforcement, Los Angeles Field Division, Orange County District Office.
ROSTER OF LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL AGENCY PERSONNEL
NAME OF AGENCY: City of Santa Ana, CA Police Department
1. TFO Sgt. Pedro Duran (at the discretion of the Santa Ana Chief of
Police)
2. TFO Tanner Bell