City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JULY 19, 2022 FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION INLAND REGIONAL CHILD EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE UNTIL TERMINATED FOR AN ANNUAL REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION; REIMBURSEMENT FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR AN AMOUNT UP TO $19,372 PER ASSIGNED OFFICER – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ISSUES:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside, on behalf of the Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force until terminated for an annual reimbursement amount established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and authorize a supplemental appropriation for Federal Fiscal Year (October 1 through September 30) in an amount up to $19,372 per assigned Officer.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside, on behalf of the Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force until terminated for an annual reimbursement amount established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in estimated revenues and supplemental appropriations in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police Central Investigations revenue and expenditure accounts in the amount of $19,372 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside, on behalf of the Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force and all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the MOU.
BACKGROUND:
Participation in joint operations, such as the regional task forces that the Riverside Police Department (RPD) regularly participates in, ensures a well-coordinated law enforcement effort and increases the flow of intelligence information among the various law enforcement agencies in the region.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force focuses to identify and rescue victims of child exploitation and human trafficking; to reduce the vulnerability of children and adults to sexual exploitation and abuse. Task force related overtime will be reimbursed up to $19,372 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation per Officer for Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (October 1 through September 30).
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Riverside, on behalf of the Riverside Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (IRCEHTTF) establishes the procedures and responsibilities of both the City and the Federal Bureau of Investigation IRCEHTTF for the reimbursement of certain overtime costs as it relates to task force-related activities.
Participation on the IRCEHTTF will provide a rapid, proactive and intelligence-driven investigative response to the sexual victimization of children, other crimes against children, and human trafficking within the FBI’s jurisdiction.
The MOU is effective on the date it is signed by both parties and terminates when explicitly terminated by either the Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force or the City of Riverside. RPD will be reimbursed for an annual amount established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The amount established for Federal Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (October 1 through September 30) is an amount up to $19,372 per assigned Officer. There is currently one RPD Officer assigned to this task force.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority No. 2 Community Well-Being and Goal No. 2.4 – Support programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust.
This item aligns with EACH of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to improving quality of life by creating a safe environment in partnership with the people it serves. RPD’s ability to partner with Federal, State, County and local agencies serves to benefit the public safety of the City’s diverse populations, and results in the greater public good.
Equity – RPD provides public safety services to all residents in the City of Riverside. The partnership between RPD and other law enforcement agencies helps provide equitable distribution of public safety services.
Fiscal Responsibility – RPD’s participation in this program provides reimbursement for partnership opportunity and reduces the burden on the General Fund.
Innovation – RPD must constantly change and adapt to meet the community’s changing needs and prepare for the future. This partnership provides the Department with additional resources and funding to achieve this goal.
Sustainability & Resiliency – The reimbursement from this program allows RPD to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future and ensures the City’s capacity to preserves, adapt and grow.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of this action is up to $19,372 for the Federal Fiscal Year from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The Grants and Restricted Programs Fund accounts impacted by this action are summarized in the table below:
Fund
Program
Account
Amount
Grants and Restricted Programs Fund
Federal Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force 9176400-331100
$19,372
9176400-411501
$19,372
The timing of the reimbursements may vary dependent upon overtime worked by assigned officers. Once the maximum reimbursement is reached there will be no further reimbursements. Revenues and appropriations for future fiscal years will be included in the Department’s Budget submissions for those fiscal years to be presented to the City Council for approval.
Prepared by: Larry V. Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Certified as to
availability of funds: Kristie Thomas Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved as to form: Phaedra Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside, on behalf of the Police Department, and the FBI Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.
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