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ORD 40262 - Grant award for members of metro drug task force d,. ° Office of the Mayor ►�t rc� 7 l�l �i r 2�� 1t1 13 p 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 300 "=emu' #i � d U� 5 Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0300 Oo a (402)444-5000 4 ATE FEBRV FAX:(402)444-6059 RD P CITY CLERK City of Omaha "4;l" 4 NE BR Jean Stothert,Mayor Honorable Pressthut and Members of the City Council, Attached is pan Ordinance approving the acceptance of and authorizing disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Crime Commission, FY 2014 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG), award #14-DA-0325. The grant award is in the amount of $140,000 to be paid from Fund 12155, Organization 130747. A match of $46,667 will be fundee by the sworn officers of the Metro Drug Task Force. The total program amount is �$186.667. 'i ne award project period is October 1, 2014 to September 30. 2015. The FY 2014 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) award will provide partial funding for Metro Drug Task Force team members from the Omaha Police Department. DouOas County Sheriffs Office, Sarpy County Sheriffs Office. Bellevue Police Department, Pa oil!ion Police Department. and La Vista Police Department. Your favorable eomideratior is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Approved as to Funding: ji4 .jean Stothert. Mayor Date Steph A Curtiss ate City of Omaha Finance Director , Approved, 1�c� II'�� Human Rights and Relations Date P:\M r'R'.ti 1 U PR ORDINANCE NO. 5lGo2loo? AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Crime Commission, FY 2014 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG), award #14-DA-0325, in the amount of one hundred and forty thousand dollars ($140,000), with a match of forty six thousand six hundred and sixty seven dollars ($46,667) funded by the sworn officers of the Metro Drug Task Force, for a total program amount of one hundred and eighty six thousand six hundred and sixty seven dollars ($186,667), during the project period extending from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015; to provide partial personnel funding for members of the Metro Drug Task Force from the Omaha Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, Bellevue Police Department, Papillion Police Department, and La Vista Police Department; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; and, providing for the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: Section 1. That, as recommended by the Mayor, the acceptance of and disbursement from the Nebraska Crime Commission, FY 2014 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(Byrne JAG), award #14-DA-0325, in the amount of one hundred and forty thousand dollars ($140,000), with a match of forty six thousand six hundred and sixty seven dollars ($46,667) funded by the sworn officers of the Metro Drug Task Force, for a total program amount of one hundred and eighty six thousand six hundred and sixty seven dollars ($186,667), during the project period extending from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 to provide partial personnel funding for members of the Metro Drug Task Force from the Omaha Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, Bellevue Police Department, Papillion Police Department, and La Vista Police Department, is hereby approved. Section 2. A copy of such grant award and grant application, including revised grant budget is attached and by this reference made a part hereof. ORDINANCE No. 94.2 Page 2 Section 3. That, the grant period extends from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, commencing upon approval of this ordinance. In conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, approval of this Ordinance, involving appropriations of more than one year from receipts of grant funds and expenditures, is hereby authorized. Section 4. That, the match of$46,667 is funded by the sworn officers of the Metro Drug Task Force. Section 5. That, this Ordinance, being administrative and not legislative in character, shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon passage. INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER /444teasit, APPROVED BY: &--jiad. AYOR OF THE CITY OF OMAHA D T PASSED FEB 1 0 2015 7 C ATTEST: CRK OF CITY OF OMA DA )J APPROVED AS TO F . /7//i ASSI TANT CITY ATTORNEY ATE P:\MYR\0106PR Federal:Rev,6;12 Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Federal Grant Award Subgrantee: Federal Grant Number: Date of Award CFDA# City of Omaha,Office of the Mayor 2014-DJ-BX-0824 Department: 10/17/2014 16.738 Department of Justice l 4-da-0325 Federal Program FY2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Project Title: Grant Amount Metropolitan Drug Task Force Federal $140,000 Match $ 46,667 Total $186,667 Approved Budget for Project CATEGORY FEDERAL MATCH TOTAL SHARE SHARE PROJECT COST Personnel $140,000 $46,667 $186,667 Consultants/Contracts Travel Supplies/Operating/Expenses Equipment Other $140,000 $46,667 $186,667 Total Amount % Contribution 75% 25% 100% This award is subject to the General and Fiscal Conditions established by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice and to the special eannrft1i hs enclosed—With-this award as indicated below. The ant period will be from 10/01/2014 09/30/2015 except as authorized by the Commission. To be a valid grant,this Grant Award must be signed and r turned to the Commission within 30 da of receipt. The so grantee hereby attests and affirms tl the required cash match will be designated,appropriated,and expanded for the project within the duration of the Grant nod. X This award isis subject to special conditions(enclosed). Signature of xecutive D ctor or Representative Signature of Project Director Darrell Fisher, xecutive Director /S ►/e ,s24.72/' . / T-krkW 'ci-`r 0' Brien, L Lee 3 t_ -i nm 17 tr a✓i n Typed Name and Title ate Typed Name and Title Date / Signature of Authorized Official Signatu a Financial Offic r (Mayor,County Board Chairman,Chair of non-profit Board etc.) (CountyTreasurer,CityClerk,etc. t )� Ct I 145 111 Jean Stothert, Mayor Stephen Curtiss , Finance Director Typed Name and Title Date Typed Name and Title ,5 SUBGRANT SPECIAL CONDITIONS Page 1 Nebraska Commission on Sub-grant-Special Law Enforcement and Form GA-3 Criminal Justice Conditions JAG Justice Rev. 10/13 Assistance Grant Distribution: Sub-grantee: Sub-grant Number: Original to Commission City of Omaha, Office of the Mayor 14-da-0325 One copy to Subgrantee CFDA 16.738 Sub-grant Title: Department of Justice Metropolitan Drug Task FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Force Justice Assistance Grant 2014-DJ-BX-0824 This contract is subject to the standard conditions agreed to in the original application and the signed Certified Assurances. In addition, the subrecipient must comply with the Office of Justice Programs current edition of"Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants" (OJP M 7100.1C), Federal Program Guidelines and the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice(Crime Commission) Guidelines and the following special conditions: 1. Audits: All audits will comply with the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended. Audits for private non-profit agencies shall comply with Circular A-133. Agencies and organizations receiving federal funds from various sources totaling $500,000 or more during their Fiscal Year are required to have an annual audit. Total cost of the audit must be prorated among funding sources. Agencies and organizations receiving federal funds from various sources totaling less than $500,000 during their Fiscal Year are not required to have an annual audit. However, a complete agency audit complying with the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended, is highly recommended once every three years for private non-profit agencies receiving funding from the Crime Commission. ONE Copy of the audit that includes a Letter of Findings is required to be submitted to the Crime Commission, if they are not part of the audit. Authorized representatives of the Crime Commission and the federal agencies associated with the federal funding source shall have access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to this grant for the purpose of audit and examinations. All records shall be retained for five (5) years from the date of the final fiscal report unless an audit is in progress or the findings of a completed audit have not been resolved satisfactorily. 2. Acceptance of Grant Award and Special Conditions a. Grant Award must be accepted; signed by the subrecipient's authorized official, the director of the project and the fiscal officer; and, returned to the Crime Commission within thirty (30) days from the date the Grant Award is mailed to the subgrantee. b. Special Conditions must be accepted, signed by the subrecipient's authorized official, director of the project, and the fiscal officer, and returned to the Crime Commission within thirty (30) days from the date the Special Conditions are mailed to the subrecipient. SUBGRANT SPECIAL CONDITIONS Page 2 c. Subrecipient agrees to comply with applicable requirements regarding registration with the System for Award Management(SAM) (or with a successor government-wide system officially designated by OMB and OJP). The subrecipient must maintain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. d. Subrecipients receiving payments from the Crime Commission are required to receive payments via the Automated Clearing House(ACH) payment. New subrecipients must complete paperwork to sign up for ACH payment and can find the form at http:l/www.hhs.state.ne.us/forms/EFT.pdf. This must be completed before funds can be received. 3. Accounting Procedures: a. Subrecipient shall implement and maintain an accounting system which accurately reflects income received expenditures, and documentation of expenditures. Each source of income must be accounted for separately and a clear audit trail for each source of funding must be maintained. b. Any award with matching funds, both cash or in-kind, must document match in the agency's accounting system. Match need not be applied at the exact time or in the required proportion to the obligation of Federal funds. However, the full matching share must be obligated by the end of the project period. c. A private non-profit agency awarded funds shall have two (2) members of the Board of Directors review, on a quarterly basis, all expenditures for the agency. This review shall include, but is not limited to, checks written for the period, deposits, assurance of a balanced checkbook, review of the entries in the agency's ledgers and review of the income received from funding agencies and donations. d. If at any time an impropriety is found in the accounting or use of any funds received by the subrecipient, the Crime Commission must be notified immediately and informed about how the agency will address the problem. e. Subrecipients will maintain time records that comply with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-87 Circular to clearly document the hourly activity of each grant funded or match funded position to show the actual percentage of time charged to the funding source. Records will be maintained by the subrecipient to document any differences between budgeted and actual federal and match personnel grant costs. Timesheets for grant funded positions should include the signature of the employee and their supervisor. Volunteer positions used as match are to be documented and, to the extent feasible, supported by the same methods used for employees. Please refer to the following website for further details on OMB circulars http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/. f. Office of Justice Program Financial Guidelines and Federal and/or State guidelines must be followed for the purchase of equipment and or services and for the property management or disposal of equipment purchased with Federal funds. Property records for equipment purchased must be maintained which include a description, serial number, source, title holder, acquisition date, cost, percentage of federal dollars funded, location, and use and condition of the equipment. Subrecipients must adhere to written procurement procedures. If the agency does not have these they should defer to the State's procurement guidelines located at http://www.das.nebraska.gov/accountinq. 4. Reporting Requirements: a. Grant Activity Summary Reports are required quarterly. Reports are due by the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter during the grant period. b. Cash Report/Cash Requests are required quarterly. Reports are due by the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter during the grant period as well as the final ACash Report@ reflecting the total grant expenditures at the end of the grant period. c. Regardless of the start date of the grant project, quarterly reports are due for normal quarters as listed. Jan. —March SUBGRANT SPECIAL CONDITIONS Page 3 April—June July—Sept. Oct.—Dec. d. When the 15th falls on a holiday, Saturday or Sunday all reports are due the prior working day. 5. Use of Federal Grant Funds a. Federal grant funds will not be used to supplant State, local or any other funds that would otherwise be available. The agency's budget cannot decrease as a result of grant dollars. If an existing employee is assigned to this project and their salary is paid with grant funds, his or her position must be backfilled. The agency's personnel cannot decrease as a result of this grant project. b. No State/Federal grant funds shall be used for costs existing prior to or after the grant period. c. No indirect costs shall be allowed. Indirect cost is defined as payment for grant management services, accounting services, grant securing services, or any other costs of an organization that are not readily assignable to a particular project. d. Federal and matching funds are to be used for the purpose stated in the approved grant application. Any changes must be approved by the Crime Commission prior to the change taking place. e. Federal funds cannot be used for lobbying. If matching funds are used for lobbying, a disclosure report shall be submitted to the Crime Commission. f. No other Federal funds shall be used to meet the match requirement. g. No Federal funds will be used for land acquisition. h. No Federal funds are to be used for entertainment, fines and penalties, Visa fees, Passport charges, bar charges/Alcoholic beverages, or membership fees. i. Crime Commission funding cannot be placed in interest bearing accounts by private non-profit agencies. j. Subrecipient agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidance (including specific cost limits, prior approval and reporting requirements, where applicable) governing the use of federal funds for expenses related to conferences, meetings, trainings, and other events, including the provision of no food and/or beverages at such events, and costs of attendance. Information on pertinent laws, regulations, policies and guidance is available at http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/grantees.html. 6. Nondiscrimination/Civil Rights a. Subrecipient agrees to obtain advance written approval from the Crime Commission before: 1) using award funds to purchase ownership of, or a license to use, a copyrighted work: or 2) incorporating any copyright work, or portion thereof, into a new work developed under this award. b. Subrecipient assures it and all its contractors will comply with all applicable nondiscrimination requirements as set forth by federal and state laws. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or be denied employment in connection with any activities receiving funds under the Act on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or handicap. c. Subrecipient agrees to notify employees and clients, customers, and program participants of prohibited discrimination and the procedures for filing a complaint of discrimination. The subrecipient agrees to have a procedure in place for responding to discrimination complaints that employees and clients, customers, and program participants file directly with the subrecipient. SUBGRANT SPECIAL CONDITIONS Page 4 d. Subrecipient understands and agrees that award funds may not be used to discriminate against or denigrate the religious or more beliefs of students who participate in programs for which financial assistance is provided from those funds, or of the parent or legal guardians of such students. e. In the event a federal or state court or administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing the recipient of funds will forward a copy of the finding to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance of the Office of Justice Programs in Washington, D.C. Additionally, a copy of the findings is to be sent to the Crime Commission. If required, the subgrantee will formulate an Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP) in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et. seq. f. Subrecipients, whose projects, personnel or subawards become involved in any litigation, whether civil or criminal, shall immediately notify the Crime Commission and forward a copy of any demand notices, lawsuits, or indictments to the Commission. g. Subrecipient acknowledges that failure to submit an acceptable EEOP (if subrecipient is required to submit one pursuant to 28 C.F.R. Section 42.302), that is approved by the Office for Civil Rights, is a violation of its Certified Assurances and may result in suspension or termination of funding, until such time as the subrecipient is in compliance. h. Subrecipient must comply with the Department of Justice Guidance pertaining to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §2000d. Subgrantees receiving Federal financial assistance must take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to their programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP). Information on the civil right responsibilities, see http://wwww.lep.gov. 7. Subrecipient agrees to attend Grant Management Training sponsored by the Crime Commission, as indicated by the grant program. 8. Subrecipient agrees to comply with any additional requirements that may be imposed as a result of grant performance and that the misuse of award funds may result in a range of penalties, including suspension of current and future funds, recoupment of money provided under an award, and civil and/or criminal penalties. 9. Subrecipient agrees that any publication (written, visual, or audio) funded in whole or in part with federal or state funds shall contain the following statement: "This project was supported by subgrant No. awarded by the Nebraska Crime Commission and points of view or opinions contained in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Commission or the . . . (identify source of federal funds)." When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal or state money, all subrecipients receiving funds shall clearly state (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project which will be financed with Federal or State money, and (2) the dollar amount of Federal or State funds for the project or program. 10. Subrecipient understand and agrees that — (a) No award funds may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing, downloading and exchanging of pornography, and (b) Nothing in subsection (a) limits the use of funds necessary for any Federal, State, tribal or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations, prosecution or adjudication activities. 11. If at any time during the grant period the subrecipient is barred from doing business with the Federal Government, the Crime Commission shall be notified by the subgrantee in writing. 12. All agencies who are participants in the awarded project shall establish and maintain a drug free work- place policy. 13. Subrecipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of any contract or agreement to either the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its subsidiaries, without the express prior written approval of the Nebraska Crime Commission. SUBGRANT SPECIAL CONDITIONS Page 5 14. Subrecipients funded for$25,000 or more and, in certain circumstances, agree to comply with applicable requirements to report the names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives of the subrecipient. Such data will be submitted to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA), Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). The details of the Crime Commission obligations, which derive from the FFATA, are posted on the Office of Justice Programs web site at http://www.oip.gov/funding/ffata.htm (Award Condition: Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation), and are incorporated by reference here. 15. Pursuant to Executive Order 13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving," 74 Fed. Reg. 51225 (October 1, 2009), the subrecipient is encouraged to adopt and enforce polices banning employees from text messaging while driving any vehicle during the course of performing work founded by this grant, and to establish workplace safety polices and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers. 16. Subrecipient agrees to comply with the applicable requirements of 28 CFR Part 38, the Department of Justice regulation governing "Equal Treatment for Faith Based Organizations" (the "Equal Treatment Regulation"). The Equal Treatment Regulation provides in part that Department of Justice grant awards of direct funding may not be used to fund any inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. Recipients of direct grants may still engage in inherently religious activities, but such activities must be separate in time or place from the Department of Justice funded program, and participations in such activities by individuals receiving services from the grantee or a subgrantee must be voluntary. 17. Subrecipient must promptly refer to the DOJ OIG any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, contractor, subgrantee, subcontractor or other person has either 1)submitted a false claim for grant funds under the False Claims Act; or 2)committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving grant funds. Potential fraud, waste, abuse or misconduct should be reported. In addition, the subrecipient must notify the Crime Commission. For more information on how to submit a claim go to www,usdoj.gov/orc. 18. Subrecipient agrees that all income generated as a direct result of this award shall be deemed program income. All program income earned must be accounted for and used for the purposes of funds provided under this award, including such use being consistent with the conditions of the award, the effective edition of the OJP Financial Guide and, as applicable, either (1) 28 C.F.R. Part 66 or (2) 28 C.F.R. Part 70 and 2 C.F.R. Part 215 (OMB Circular A-110). 19. All contracts that are written must go through a procurement process. State agencies must follow the procurement process that is governed by DAS: http://das.nebraska.gov/materiel/purchasing/infogovt.htm. Counties must follow the Nebraska state statue: http://www.nebraskaleg islature.gov/laws/statutes.ohp?statute=23-3108&print=true. For all other agencies(non-profit, cities, etc.) must follow their written procurement process and if a procurement process is not in place,then the entity must use the State's Procurement Process. JAG Specific • The subgrantee understand and agrees that it cannot use federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government. • The subgrantee agrees to compile with the National Environmental Policy and Act (NEPA) and other related federal environmental impact analysis requirements in the sue of grant funds. The activities covered under these conditions would be new construction; renovations or remodeling, implementation of a new program that involves use of chemicals that are not traditionally used. • The subgrantee must compile with the provisions of the NEPA relating to clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operations. No funds from this award or match funds may be obligated to support meth lab operations. SUBGRANT SPECIAL CONDITIONS Page 6 • The subgrantee agrees to comply with all reporting, data collection and evaluation requirements as prescribed by the Nebraska Crime Commission. Please be advised due to changes in federal programs, different performance measures or reporting methods, not limited to submission procedures, may be required at any time during the project period. All subgrantees must take the required steps to address all reporting changes. • All subgrantees agree that any information technology system funded or supported by funds will comply with C.F.R., Part 23, and Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies • All subgrantees must ensure the State Information Technology Point of Contact receives written notification regarding any information technology project funded by federal or match funds. The subgrantee must maintain an administrative file documenting meeting of this requirement. For a list of State Information Technology Points of Contact go to http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ec/state/htm. • The subgrantee must support public safety and justice information sharing and are required to use the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) specifications and guidelines. For more information on compliance go to http://www.niem.gov/implementationguide.php. • The subgrantee agrees that federal and match funds cannot be used directly or indirectly for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. Funds cannot be used for: vehicles; vessels; aircraft; luxury items; real estate; construction projects or any similar matters. • All subgrantees agree within the first 60 days of award any law enforcement task force funded with these funds or match funded positions (ex: taskforce commander, agency executive, task force officers and other task force members of equivalent rank) will complete the required online (internet-based) taskforce training provided through BJA's Center for Task Force Integrity and Leadership. To log onto the training you will need to go www.ctfli.org. A copy of the certifications of completion will need to be provided to the Nebraska Crime Commission and the original will need to be kept with grant records. I have read the above Special Conditions and understand they are part of the binding Grant Award. Signa ture of Authorized Official � Date f tf 2.t`}/f (Mayor, Chair of County Board or City Council, Board Chair of Private Non-profit Agency). NOTE:The Director of the Agency is NOT considered the authorized official for the signing of these Special Conditions. Signature of Project Director �'....4-x-c- Date i,�=-`';Y Signature of Fiscal Officer �. .-- Date //% l State Use Only Grant# NEBRASKA CRIME COMMISSION GRANT APPLICATION Byrne/JAG FY2014 1. Applicant Name: Name: City of Omaha, Office of the Mayor Telephone (402)444-5000 (Agency/Organization) Fax (402)444-6059 The applicant must be the agency that will receive and disburse the grant funds. 2. Federal Employer ID#of 47-6006304 Applicant: DUNS # 076981265 The Federal Identification Number must be the nine digit number of the applicant. 3. Address: 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300, Omaha,NE 68183-0300 (Please include last four digits of zip code) 4. Project Title: Metropolitan Drug Task Force 5. Project Director: Name: Omaha Police Lieutenant Telephone(402)444-6294 (Receives all grant correspondence) Trevor O'Brien Fax (402)697-1017 Email: trevor.o'brien@cityofomaha.org Address: 505 S. 15 Street, Omaha,NE 68102-2701 (Please include last four digits of zip code) 6. Project Coordinator: Name: Omaha Police Sergeant, Telephone(402)444-6307 (Contact Person) Fax (402)697-1017 Email: Jenn.ifer.bogdatnoff(a)cityofOnmaha.org Address: 505 S. 15 Street, Omaha,NE 68102-2701 (Please include last four digits of zip code) 7. Fiscal Officer: Name: Finance Director, City of Omaha Telephone(402)444-5417 (Cannot be Project Director) Stephen Curtiss Fax (402)546-1150 Email: Stephen.curtiss@citvofoinaha.org Address:1819 Farnam Street, 1 Ott'Floor, Omaha,NE 68183-0300 (Please include last four digits of zip code) 8. Authorized Official: Name: Mayor, City of Omaha Telephone(402)444-5000 (NOTE:The authorized official would include: Jean Stothert Fax (402)444-6059 county board chair,mayor,city administrator, state agency director,chair or vice-chair of non- Email: jean.stothert(d cityofomaha.org profit agency.) Address: 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300, Omaha,NE 68183-0300 (Please include last four digits of zip code) Page 1 of 34 , 9. Proposed Project Period: From: 01 October 2014 To: 30 September 2015 10. Previous 2-Years Commission Funding for This Project: 11. Area(s) Served by Project: (Statewide,Counties, Cities) *Please astrict those that are active members in the task force board. Grant#: 13-DA-311 Amount: $140,00 Douglas and Sarpy County/Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion and La Vista Grant#: 12-DA-307 Amount: $175,000 Douglas and Sarpy County/Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion and La Vista 12. Type of Agency: 13. If Awarded,These Funds Will: ❑ State Agency nCreate New Service/Activity ®Unit of Local Government ❑Enhance Existing Program [Private Non-Profit ❑Continue Existing Program [Native American Tribe or Organization ❑Technology [Technology (Other Other 14. Program Area ® Law Enforcement Programs ❑ Prosecution and Court Program I Prevention and Education Programs ❑ Corrections and Community Corrections Programs ❑ Drug Treatment Programs ❑ Planning,Evaluation,and Technology Improvement Programs ❑ Crime Victim and Witness Programs(Other than compensation) ❑ Other 15. For Task Forces Only Total number of law enforcement officers actively conducting task force investigations 58 on a full time basis, regardless of funding source. How many of these investigators are Nebraska State Patrol officers? 13 How many of these investigators are local law enforcement officers? 1 55 16. Sustainability Plan // Sustainability Plan has Please submit a copy of your current SUSTAINABILITY PLAN been established Timeframe: 2011-2014 I Page 2 of 34 17. Project Summary: (150 words or less) In a concise statement describe major aspects of the proposed project and current use of evidence based practices. It is a crime to buy,use,possess,manufacture, or distribute illegal drugs. Drugs and alcohol also impact crime indirectly via the effects they have on users' behavior and by their association with violence and other illegal activity in connection with their manufacture, distribution, acquisition or consumption. (Source: Crimesolutions.gov) The Metro Drug Task Force's main focus is on targeting larger scale drug dealers in the Omaha Metro area. The Task Force also focuses on identified problem areas (hot spots) in the Metro Area. This is accomplished via a complaints system,citizen's complaints, and city council referrals. When the drug activity is removed from the area, other crime that may be associated with drug sales i.e. theft, prostitution, robbery, is also removed from that area of the city. This tactic follows along the lines of the Drug Market Analysis Program (Jersey City, NJ) and the Kansas City (MO) Police Department Street Narcotics Unit Program. (Source: Crimesolutions.gov) Page 3 of 34 Grant # 14-DA-0325 Agency City of Omaha/ Metro Drug Task Force NEBRASKA CRIME COMMISSION REVISED BUDGET SUMMARY To complete budget pages follow instructions as outlined in the original grant application instructions. Category Requested Amount Match Share Total Project Cost A. Personnel 140,000 46,667 186,667 B. Consultants/Contracts C. Travel D. Supplies/ Operating Expenses E. Equipment F. Other Costs TOTAL AMOUNT 140,000 46,667 186,667 % Contribution 75% 25% 100% CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the information in this application is accurate and,as the authorized official for the project,hereby agree to comply with all provisions of the grant program and all other applicable state and federal laws. Name of Authorized Official: Jean Stothert Mayor, City of Omaha Title: 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Address: Omaha,NE 68183-0300 City, State, Zip: 402-444-5000 Telephone: Signature: Date: (NOTE:Authorized official includes county board chair,mayor, city administrator,state agency director, chair or vice-chair Project Period (month/day/year): From 10/1/2014 To 09/30/2015 of non-profit agency.) aCA E-+ - d H S O O oo oo H V Cr) Oe Cr) Cr) N N N 00 69 69 69 69 EA 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 i�l O O O O O O O .--.s: O yam' 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 64 - w. 4 69 z .I. ..4 • tA2 N --vi ,-- O N O O O O O *C � CAg, ' '= 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 (14 gt 69 01 rc ,--I � -a in" - VD VD VD VD ~ CI) C/1 69 69 N EA EA 669 EA 6N9 6N9 69 64 69 69 N ' N N N N N N C 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 _ 00 00 00 00 — s•r N i _ 7r 01 to O rn • 0• y v.,y .., 00 -- 00 00 00 0000 ..O 00 z '4 .7' El S ' O o..i 69 6N9 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 - 69 GJ o o o bA 0 0 0 0 0 0 F O O O O O O O O ~ ,--I 00 00 l� M LA. JHd- , . ' 99 EA. 69 EA 69 EA 69 69 69 69 EA C •v p Q O r—+ .. cd c6 bA N ) C OO 4 W - r21 A. p. P. a a A , Pi O O (1) Cn 0.1 a a W REVISED Category A - Personnel Budget Narrative *A11 sources of match must be identified. Sworn Personnel- Funds are being requested for seven (7) positions that include one (1) Sergeant, five (5)Narcotics Investigators and one non-sworn Clerk Typist II. Investigative personnel and clerical requests are from the Omaha Police Department (OPD), Sarpy County Sheriffs Office, Bellevue Police Department, La Vista Police Department and the Papillion Police Department. All of the positions listed below are full time positions that currently exist. These positions are currently paid for by BYRNE Grant dollars. All funds requested are only a percentage of each officer/deputy's base salary per their department's labor agreement. The requested funds do not include overtime. An additional forty-eight (48) employees will supplement the positions in this application for which funds are being requested: twenty-three (23) OPD Narcotic Investigators, five (5) OPD Sergeants, one (1) OPD Lieutenant, one (1) OPD Captain,two (2) Douglas County Sheriff Office (DCSO) Investigators, one (1) DCSO Sergeant, one (1) DCSO Lieutenant, one (1) Bellevue Police Lieutenant, one (1) Bellevue Police Sergeant, four(4) Bellevue Investigators, one (1) Sarpy County Sheriff(SCSO) Sergeant, two (2) SCSO Deputies, four(4)Nebraska State Patrol Investigators and one (1)Nebraska State Patrol Sergeant. The number of supplemental positions to the Task Force has remained very close to the same as the 2009 grant application however the supplemental investigators positions are not grant funded positions. The Metro Area Drug Task Force operates under an Inter-Local Agreement which is agreed upon by all participating agencies. In this agreement, it states that each participating agency will receive a portion of the awarded funds from this grant. There are no written contracts between the agencies. OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT The Omaha Police Department is requesting partial funding in the amount of$14,898 for one full time Police Sergeant. This is an existing full-time position(2080 hours annually). The salary for this position was determined by the Omaha Police Department Bargaining Unit pay scale for the position of sergeant. This position is partially funded by grant funds and the match funds in the amount of$7,778 are provided by the Omaha Police Department general budget. The Sergeant does commit 100 percent time to the Metro Drug Task Force, but grant funds and match only reflect 31 percent of the total salary. The cost for the position and the match funds were determined by a percentage of the total requested amount. This Sergeant's position includes serving as the Metro Drug Task Force Coordinator, and managing the off-site location that houses the Metro Drug Task Force. This position is relevant to the task force as it is necessary to have one individuals coordinating activities, collecting data and compiling reports for all agencies participating in the Metro Drug Task Force. This position also is necessary to act as a facilitator between the participating agencies and to provide information to the various agencies, as needed. The Omaha Police Department is requesting funding in the amount of$50,612 for one full time non- sworn Clerk Typist II position. This is an existing full-time position(2080 hours annually). The salary for this position was determined by the Civilian Bargaining Unit(Local 251) for the position on Clerk Typist II. The fringe benefits include Social Security (7.65%), Health Insurance ($14,695 per year), Life Insurance ($230 per year), Dental Insurance ($865 per year) and City Pension Contribution(11.78%). The Clerk Typist II position does commit 100 percent time to the Metro Drug Task Force. The duties include report typing, answering phone calls and taking messages, completing drug activity reports, providing general assistance to task force investigators. SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office is requesting partial funding in the amount of$29,796 for two (2) full-time Investigators. These positions are existing full time positions (2,080 hours annually). These positions are partially funded by grant funds and the match funds in the amount of$15,556 are provided by the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office general budget. Sarpy County and Douglas County are bordering counties. Both positions commit 100 percent time to the Metro Drug Task Force however the grant funds and match only reflect 37 percent of the Deputy's salary. The cost for the position and the match funds were determined by a percentage of the total requested amount. Sarpy County is a key agency in the Metro Drug Task Force. Much of the illegal drug activity in the metro area takes place in both Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Individuals will often transport drugs across county lines. The participation in the task force allows for open communication and investigations between the two jurisdictions. The duties for these positions include investigating narcotics related complaints and/or persons involved in the illegal use and distribution of narcotics. Task Force members also provide manpower support to the other participating agencies when needed. BELLEVUE POLICE DEPARTMENT The Bellevue Police Department is requesting partial funding for one full time Investigator in the amount of$14,898. This is an existing full-time position (2080 hours annually). This position is partially funded by grant funds and the match funds in the amount of 7,7771 are provided by the Bellevue Police Department general budget. The investigator commits 100 percent time to the Metro Drug Task Force; however the grant funds and match only reflect 37 percent of the total salary. The cost for the position and the match funds were determined by a percentage of the total requested amount. The duties for this position include investigating narcotics related complaints and/or persons involved in the illegal use and distribution of narcotics. Task Force members also provide manpower support to the other participating agencies when needed. PAPILLION POLICE DEPARTMENT The Papillion Police Department is requesting partial funding for one full time Investigator in the amount of$14,898. This is an existing full-time position (2080 hours annually). This position is partially funded by grant funds and the match funds in the amount of$7,778 are provided by the Papillion Police Department general budget. The investigator commits 100 percent time to the Metro Drug Task Force; however the grant funds and match only reflect 37 percent of the total salary. The cost for the position and the match funds were determined by a percentage of the total requested amount. The duties for this position include investigating narcotics related complaints and/or persons involved in the illegal use and distribution of narcotics. Task Force members also provide manpower support to the other participating agencies when needed. Salaries are based on contract numbers supplied by the Papillion Police Department. La Vista Police Department The La Vista Police Department is requesting partial funding for one full time Investigator in the amount of$14,898. This is an existing full-time position (2080 hours annually). This position is partially funded by grant funds and the match funds in the amount of$7,778 are provided by the La Vista Police Department general budget. The investigator commits 100 percent time to the Metro Drug Task Force; however the grant funds and match only reflect 36 percent of the total salary. The cost for the position and the match funds were determined by a percentage of the total requested amount. The duties for this position include investigating narcotics related complaints and/or persons involved in the illegal use and distribution of narcotics. Task Force members also provide manpower support to the other participating agencies when needed. Salaries are based on contract numbers supplied by the La Vista Police Department. DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The Douglas County Sheriff's Department will provide four(4) full time Deputies as in-kind contribution. The four (4)will include one (1) Lieutenant, one (1) Sergeant, and two (2) Investigators. REVISED CATEGORY B—CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTS 1. PURPOSE: 2. NAME of CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR: TYPE (check one): ❑Individual [Organization 3. FEES: Rate # Hours Amount Requested Applicant's TOTAL Match COSTS Salary Fees $ $ $ Preparation Fees $ $ $ Presentation Fees $ $ $ Travel Time Fees $ $ $ Other Fees: Specify $ $ $ $ $ $ Total $ $ $ 4. TRAVEL EXPENSES: Amount Requested Applicant's TOTAL Match COSTS a. Mileage Total Miles X$.56 $ $ $ b. Air Fare From to $ $ $ From to $ $ $ c. Meals # of days X$ $ $ $ # of days X$ $ $ $ d. Lodging # of nights X$ $ $ $ #of nights X$ $ $ $ e. Other Costs (Must Be Explained in Budget Narrative) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ CONSULTATION AND CONTRACTS TOTAL $ $ $ REVISED CATEGORY C—TRAVEL EXPENSES NOTE: Submit a separate form for each travel purpose. 1. Travel Purpose: 2. Type of Travel ❑ Local ❑ In-State ❑ Out-Of-State 3. Position(s) traveling for this purpose: 4. Cost Breakdown: Amount Applicant's Requested Match TOTAL COSTS a. Mileage Total Miles X .56 $ $ $ b. Air Fare From to $ $ $ From to $ $ $ c. Meals # of days X $ $ $ $ # of days X $ $ $ $ d. Lodging # of nights X $ $ $ $ # of nights X $ $ $ $ e. Other Costs (Must be Explained in Budget Narrative) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TRAVEL TOTAL $ $ $ REVISED CATEGORY D—SUPPLIES AND OPERATING EXPENSES 1. SUPPLIES: Item Quantity Unit Price Amount Applicant's TOTAL Requested Match COSTS $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Supplies SUBTOTAL $ $ $ 2. OPERATING EXPENSES: Rate (per Amount Applicant's TOTAL month) Requested Match COSTS Rent—Equipment $ $ $ $ Rent—Facilities $ $ $ $ Telephone $ $ $ $ Utilities $ $ $ $ Auto Lease $ $ $ $ Photo Copying $ $ $ $ Printing $ $ $ $ Non-consultant Contract Help $ $ $ $ Bookkeeping/Audit $ $ $ $ Other: $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Operating Expenses SUBTOTAL $ $ $ SUPPLIES /OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL REVISED CATEGORY E—EQUIPMENT Section 1. Program Related Amount Applicant's TOTAL Item Quantity Unit Price Requested Match COSTS $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Program SUBTOTAL $ $ $ Section 2. Office Related Amount Applicant's TOTAL Item Quantity Unit Price Requested Match COSTS $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Office Related SUBTOTAL $ $ $ Section 3. Household/Maintenance Related Amount Applicant's TOTAL Item Quantity Unit Price Requested Match COSTS $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ , $ $ $ $ Household/Maintenance SUBTOTAL $ $ $ Amount Applicant's TOTAL Requested Match COSTS EQUIPMENT TOTAL $ $ $ REVISED CATEGORY F—OTHER COSTS Description Item Amount Applicant's TOTAL Requested Match COSTS $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OTHER COSTS TOTAL $ $ $ Sustainability: (Limit 3 pages) 1. The Metro Drug Task Force consists of personnel from the Omaha Police Department(OPD), Bellevue Police Department(BPD),Papillion Police Department (PPD), La Vista Police Department(LVPD),Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), Douglas County Sheriffs Office (DCSO), and the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office(SCSO). The task force has a long history of multi- jurisdictional cooperation as members of the Metro Drug Task Force. The Task Force is comprised of seven(7) grant funded personnel and fifty-eight(58) supplemental personnel that participate in drug related investigations. The Metro Drug Task Force covers two counties, Douglas and Sarpy,with a combined population of 675,950,based on 2010 census data. This number would represent the number of clients that are served by the Metro Drug Task Force. The area of expertise for this project is law enforcement with an emphasis on drug and violent crime. The Advisory Board members consist of the agency heads for each participating agency which consists of the OPD Chief of Police,Bellevue PD Chief of Police, PPD Chief of Police, LVPD Chief of Police,NSP Colonel, DCSO Sheriff, and SCSO Sheriff. The Task Force's infrastructure is supported by the Finance Department, Property/Evidence Units, Crime Lab Services, Crime Analysis Unit, and Legal Department from each participating agency. The Task Force receives support from a variety of outside sources such as County Attorneys, City Prosecutors, United States Attorney's,Probation and Parole Officers, Correctional Facilities, federal law enforcement agencies i.e. DEA, ATF, FBI, IRS,Homeland Security. The Metro Drug Task Force has been in existence since 1989. The mission of the Metro Drug Task Force is to create a cooperative effort between the law enforcement agencies in the Omaha Metro Area to combat drug and violent crime. 2. Three specific activities accomplished in the past year for the Metro Drug Task Force are 1) secured funding from HIDTA for vehicle leases to support the Task Force; 2) statistics on arrests and drug seizures have shown significant increases in 2013; 3) increased drug awareness and educated the public sector on indicators of drug use through community presentations. For example, in March 2013, officers executed a court authorized search warrant in Omaha which led to the seizure of 11 pounds of methamphetamine, four firearms, and seven (7) arrests. The Task Force presented at least 92 drug related presentations to community members in 2013. The securing of funding for vehicle leases for Task Force Officers assisted the officers in being able to better perform their job duties. The vehicle fleet is very old and depleted so the leased vehicles have given the officers a sense of security that they will be able to continue to perform their job duties especially since they do not have to worry about modes of transportation. The Omaha Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, Papillion Police Department, Douglas County Sheriffs Office, and the Sarpy County Sheriffs Office have a long history of multi-jurisdictional cooperation as members of the Metro Drug Task Force and collectively provide the framework for sustaining this project. The Omaha Police Department has in the past and continues to apply for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)Grants. The Omaha Police Department plans to apply for the Smart Policing Initiative (Anti-Gang)offered through the Department of Justice and the Comprehensive Anti-Gang Programs and Strategies Grant offered through the OJJDP. These two grants would provide support to the Task Force in their goals and initiatives. The Omaha Police Department also receives grant funding for the clerical support of the Task Force. The Clerk Typists are currently funded via the ARRA Grant, 2008 JAG and Page 12 of 34 2009 JAG Grants. The Byrne JAG Grant only provides partial funding for the salary of one sergeant. The expenses for the OPD portion of the offsite facility are funded via the OPD Seized Assets Program. Yearly, a request will be made to the Seized Assets Board to continue funding of the offsite facility. The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office both apply for and receive funding from the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/ Suppression Program through the DEA. Sarpy County receives money through the STOP Grant that provides supplies, equipment, and paid training funded through the Sarpy County Drug Law Enforcement& Education Fund Board. The Bellevue Police Department currently receives funding for part of one detective's salary through the Byrne Grant. There are a total of seven officers from the Bellevue Police Department assigned to the Special Investigations Unit. The primary responsibility of this unit is to investigate narcotics related crimes. All of the officers assigned to the Special Investigations Unit are considered to be part of the Metro Drug Task Force. In the event that funding for the Byrne grant is cut,it is the intent of the Bellevue Police Department to continue to participate actively in the Metro Drug Task Force. Every year the Task Force requests federal funding from Midwest High Intensity Drug Traffic Area (HIDTA). These funds are instrumental in paying for some of the personnel costs of members of the Task Force. It also supplies monies that can be used for overtime, supplies, training,and travel. The Midwest HIDTA monies are also used to purchase evidence and information from Confidential Informants. These monies are extremely important to the continued productive fight against drugs. In 2002 and 2007 the Metro Drug Task Force received the"Midwest HIDTA Outstanding Cooperative Effort"for the Task Force's involvement in multi-agency investigations. The Metro Drug Task Force will continue to apply for these funds as long as they are available. The Task Force Agencies will continue to make contact with varying Community Resources, such as the Neighborhood Watch Programs,Local Foundations, Civic Organizations,Professional Organizations, Financial Institutions,Major Corporations, Small Businesses, Business Associations, and Individual donors. During the course of the meetings/contacts the Task Force Agencies will explain how contributions to the Task Force are needed and how they would be used. The agencies will explain how financial backing of the Task Force and its operations are necessary to battle the"drug war"in the Metropolitan Area. It will also be explained that continued Federal Funding is not guaranteed. • Page 13 of 34 Problem Statement: (Limit up to a total of 5 pages) 1. Problem Statement: The problem to be addressed by this grant application is: The problem to be addressed by this grant application is: the continued importation,production, and distribution of methamphetamine and other illicit drugs and combating drug trafficking organizations within the Omaha Metropolitan Area. The Task Force also combats drug related crimes through"hot spot"identification which is generated via citizen's complaints, city council referrals, Crimestoppers, and a complaints system. 2. Description of the Problem: (Limit up to 3 pages) The illegal drug trade addressed by the Metro Drug Task Force affects the most diverse population base within the State of Nebraska. The Metro Drug Task Force covers two counties,Douglas and Sarpy, with a combined population of 675,950,based on 2010 census data. The counties are comprised of a combination of rural, suburban, and urban areas that are all affected by the drug trade. Regardless of residence,the drug trade has become a lucrative but dangerous business for the individuals who choose to violate the narcotics laws that are in place. Organized drug dealers and gangs live throughout the Metro Area and are spreading into the surrounding communities. Many of the gangs located in the Omaha area utilize the drug trade to finance their organizations. Methamphetamine distribution networks continue to expand and large amounts of the drug are being sold throughout the Metro Area. The Metro Area has observed a decrease in the number of methamphetamine labs in the area. The decrease in labs can be attributed to the new and simple"one pot"method that has recently evolved. These labs are much more portable and harder to locate and detect. (See below table) The established cocaine and crack cocaine organizations have also continued to operate over the past several years but methamphetamine has become the drug of choice. The Metro Drug Task Force targets the production, importation, and distribution of methamphetamine and other illicit drugs that are being used and/or sold in the Metro area. It has become fairly common in the area to have a dealer that can provide both cocaine and methamphetamine on a given day. While both drugs are available, meth still appears to be the drug of choice in the area. Table 1 —Metro Area Meth Labs 2011 2012 2013 Percent Change Percent Change over 1 year over 2 years Meth Labs 2 1 1 -0 % -50% Source:Midwest High Intensity Drug Traffic Area(HIDTA) Methamphetamine not produced locally is being brought into the Metro area from Mexico, mainly through California and Arizona. This is due in part to an influx of Hispanic drug distributors and gang members who have migrated to the Metro area. While methamphetamine is the drug of choice,many distributors also deal in cocaine to increase their profits. Many of these offenders do not speak the English language, making investigations even more difficult to conduct. The drug organizations that relocate to the Metro area sell their product and frequently send the proceeds back to their home state or country to provide funds for follow-up shipments. If the organization Page 14 of 34 proves successful in the Metro area,the dealer will oftentimes send for additional family members or associates to relocate and assist in the illegal drug operation. (See below table for drug trafficking organization(DTO) data. Table 2—Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO's) in Metro area DTO's 2011 2012 2013 % change % change over 1 yr over 2 yrs Identified 49 39 30 -23% -39% Dismantled 14 13 12 -8% -14% Source:Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA) Another area of concern for the Metro area is the importation of drugs utilizing public transportation facilities(i.e. airport,bus,train) in the area and the interstate system. The interdiction team headed by the Nebraska State Patrol works the transportation terminals to stop the importation of drugs carried by passengers. The Metro Interdiction Team is on constant watch for illegal drugs that are coming into the Metro area. The Nebraska State Patrol (Road Patrol),the Omaha Police Department Traffic Units, Douglas and Sarpy County Sheriffs Offices' utilize officers with canines to watch for drug smuggling across the state utilizing Interstate 80 and the state highway system. The Task Force has been attempting to improve community education in regards to drug related presentations to community groups. Education is an important tool in attempting to combat drug related crime and offenses in the Metro Area. If the community is aware of indicators and behaviors of drug activity they may more readily assist law enforcement in investigations or provide information to assist in investigations. To enhance the presentations,a drug court graduate is frequently utilized to add a realistic and human perspective to the presentation. In the end of 2011,the Task Force began keeping track of the number of community presentations given- see Table 3. Table 3—Community Presentations in Metro area 2011 2012 2013 %change over 2 yrs Presentations 15 89 92 90% Source-Omaha Police Department database and statistical data from PMT reports 3. Statistical Documentation of the Problem: (Limit up to 2 pages) Seizures of drugs and arrests in the Metro area have varied over the past several years. The seizures of drugs are especially volatile as a single case of drugs has the potential to be statistically significant. There are four Gang Suppression Squads that work primarily to address gang crime and violence which many times involves street level narcotics operations. In March 2014,the Omaha Police Department added a fourth Gang Suppression Squad consisting of one(1) sergeant and five (5) officers,to provide more thorough coverage to the city's most violent gang areas. These four crews of officers were given the responsibility of investigating street level gang and drug trade. This type of investigation has proven to be effective. If the gang unit discovers that one of their investigations is turning into a long-term narcotics case it will be turned over to the narcotics unit to continue the investigation. The Omaha Police Department Gang Units are housed in the same Page 15 of 34 offsite facility as the participating members of the Metro Drug Task Force which enhances communication between the various units. OPD has a Firearms Squad which consists of four(4)officers and one(1) Sergeant and is housed in the Task Force Offsite. This is an important asset to the Task Force because guns and drugs tend to be found together or closely associated to each other. This Unit is working with other members of the Task Force and is also trying to combat drug and violent crime in the Metro Area. A large amount of methamphetamine originating from Mexico and Southwestern United States is being transported to the Omaha Metro Area. Despite positive responses from community policing initiatives that educate residents to identify drug areas and legislation restricting over-the-counter sale of Pseudoephedrine, the Omaha Police Department anticipates that methamphetamine distribution networks will continue to expand in the area. The legislation regarding Pseudoephedrine may be a possible reason for the reduction in seizures of methamphetamine clandestine labs and methamphetamine arrests. Established cocaine and crack cocaine organizations continue to expand their operations. Based on information obtained by investigators methamphetamine remains the drug of choice in the metro area. (See Table 2 below) Table 2- Drug Amounts Seized by Metro Drug Task Force 2011 2012 2013 Percent Change Percent Change from previous year over 2 years Cocaine(gram) 11,005 39,622 21,120 -47% 92% Crack(gram) 1,029 1,214 763 -37% -26% Marijuana(pound) 457 1,224 592 -52% 30% Methamphetamine 35,378 63,128 86,113 36% 143% (gram) Total Arrests 335 449 473 5% 41% Source:Omaha Police Department's Narcotics Unit Database of Arrests made only by Members of the Metro Area Drug Task Force As noted in Table 2,the total number of arrests made by the Metro Area Drug Task Force increased from the previous two years. It is a positive reflection on the Metro Area Drug Task Force that total arrests and methamphetamine arrests have increased over the past year(see Table 3). Many factors could attribute to the increase in numbers over the past year. The Metro Drug Task Force has partnered with several federal law enforcement agencies in the metro area and actively participate in ongoing long term narcotics related conspiracy investigations. For example, the Omaha Police Department currently has three officers assigned to the DEA Drug Task Force, and three officers and one sergeant assigned to the Greater Omaha Safe Streets Task Force. There have been several long term investigations that resulted in arrests in 2012 which could have increased the number of arrests. In 2012,the local Homeland Security Agency began actively working with and assisting the Metro Drug Task Force with investigations. This partnership has led to several large seizures of controlled substances. Also in 2011,the Nebraska State Patrol began to consistently provide statistical data to the Task Force which will also reflect an increase in statistical data. The Metro Drug Task Force continues to diligently pursue narcotics traffickers in the metro area and the 2013 statistical data reflects their hard work and efforts. The table below also reflects that methamphetamine arrest numbers have also increased over the past year. Table 3—Metro Area Meth Arrests 2011 2012 2013 Percent Change Percent Change over 1 year over 2 years Meth Arrests 110 169 214 27% 95% Source:Omaha Police Department's Narcotics Unit Database of Arrests made only by Members of the Metro Area Drug Task Force Page 16 of 34 Table 4-Metro Drug Task Force Statistics %of change from '11 to'13 MULTI JURISDICTIONAL TASK FORCES 2011 2012 2013 Number of newly developed Cls 121 128 143 18% Number of buys made by officers 343 450 457 33% Number of intelligence reports developed 2,062 2,076 1,670 -19% Number of Distribution Physical Arrests 200 277 304 52% Number of Possession Citations 21 13 7 -67% *Other Citations 1 1 8 700% Number of Meth Investigations conducted 114 104 157 38% Number of working meth labs and dumpsites 2 1 1 -100% discovered Total amount seized(grams) Cocaine-powder 11,005 39,622 21,120 92% Crack Cocaine 1,029 1,214 763 -26% Marijuana 207,792 555,197 268,501 29% Amphet/Meth 35,375 63,128 86,113 135% Total amount purchased(grams) Cocaine-powder 198 38 254 28% Crack Cocaine 305 332 185 -39% Marijuana 1,023 485 536 -48% Amphet/Meth 1,292 1,174 1,409 9% **Number of Asset Seizures - 158 137 88 -44% Number of Assess Forfeitures 38 132 77 102% Value of forfeitures $454,444 $2,173,173 1,706,105 275% Number of search warrants 229 281 240 5% Number of knock and talks conducted 152 95 288 89% Number of cases charged 4,003 5,154 4552 14% Source: Omaha Police Department's Narcotics Unit Database of Arrests made only by Members of the Metro Area Drug Task Force and Douglas and Sarpy County Attorney's Offices Page 17 of 34 Current Efforts: The Metro Drug Task Force currently has a multifaceted approach to dealing with the problem stated in this application. The Task Force currently conducts the following: 1) attempting to develop cases/investigations that will lead to the arrests of major drug dealers; 2)identify the sources of the illegal drugs that are coming into the area and the parties involved; 3)working with all local and federal agencies in a coordinated approach to identifying and destroying the drug traffic in the area; 4) applying for grants and receiving funds that allow overtime payment for directed operations that are aimed at the meth/drug problem; 5)making presentations to the public on the dangers of drugs and signs of potential drug abuse; and 6) following up with complaints that are brought to the attention of the Narcotics Units by citizens and other sources. The Metro Drug Task Force regularly participates in community oriented events. For example, in 2013, several of the participating agencies were involved in the National Prescription Take Back program supported by the DEA. This event allows citizens the opportunity to properly dispose of prescription medications. Task Force Agencies have also participated in several Gun Amnesty days held in the metro area which is sponsored by the ATF. During these events, citizens can turn in firearms,ammunition,and fireworks for proper disposal. Both events were a success and allowed the citizens an opportunity for positive interaction with law enforcement. The Task Force members also present numerous drug related presentations to various community organizations, i.e. schools, faith based organizations,college classes, citizen's patrol, etc. The topics cover drug awareness, drug identification, signs of drug use etc. The Omaha Police Department has often utilized a Douglas County Drug Court graduate to assist with drug related presentations. This community involvement by Task Force members provides the citizens of the metro area with valuable information and the resources to identify and report drug activity in their neighborhoods, workplaces and/or community. At the Task Force monthly supervisors' meetings there has been a concerted effort to share information so everyone on the task force is fully aware of every situation. Working with several different agencies and managing multiple shifts often leads to confusion and miscommunication. Information sharing at the monthly supervisors' meetings allows each agency to update participating Task Force Agencies on cases, informants, trends, and individuals. The individuals that cannot attend the meetings are sent a copy of meeting minutes so they can stay abreast of any new information and investigations. The Task Force has recently been placing emphasis on the need for de-confliction on all cases. It is not uncommon for two or more agencies involved in the Task Force to be working a case that involves the same subjects. The de-confliction reduces the chances that more than one agency is working the same case—which results in increased officer safety, and more importantly the sharing of information and working together(when applicable)to remove drugs and drug dealers off of streets of the Metro area. Task Force members participate in the HIDTA De-Confliction program. This system allows law enforcement personnel to enter an address,target name, and case officer information into a national database. The database will provide the officer with information, especially if any of the provided information has been the target of another investigation or is currently being investigated by another jurisdiction or another officer within your own agency. The HIDTA De-Confliction program is a tool that all members of the Task Force utilize. The information sharing and collaboration that takes place among Task Force partners has greatly improved de-confliction. The Task Force is also involved in several current Organized Crime Enforcement Drug Task Force (OCDETF)cases. The members of the Task Force work well with the Federal Agencies that have connections to the task force. The OCDETF cases and working with the Federal Agencies generally gives the task force the added benefit of being able to purse some larger and more costly investigations. Page 18 of 34 Project Operation: The Metro Drug Task Force's general operation is based upon complaints that come in from citizens and arrests made by law enforcement. From those complaints and arrests, officers develop additional information that can lead to additional arrests and seizures. For example,the Omaha Police Department has recently formed a Street Level Narcotics Unit that can focus a majority of their time on these specific types of citizen's complaints. It is the hope that this will help improve the relationship between the police department and community members and provide some relief to the community in regards to the drug activity occurring. Per the CrimeSolutions.gov website,the Metro Drug Task Force's use of a Street Level Narcotics Unit follows the Kansas City(MO)Police Department Street Narcotics Unit,philosophy that this type of unit will provide "short term deterrence in blocks with high levels of disorder". (Source: Crimesolutions.gov) The agencies involved in the task force obtain complaints from their respective agencies and follow up with investigations. The agencies de-conflict names and addresses with other task force members to avoid duplicate investigations, as well as any other pertinent information. De-confliction is achieved via the HIDTA De-Confliction Program and by simple person-to-person communication between the officers. The agencies then research the party/parties and attempt to develop a prosecutable case, make appropriate arrests, and seize evidence and property. In the development of their case,the officers find that they may be working a case in common with another agency, a meeting is scheduled to determine if it is the best interest of the investigation to work the case together, or have one agency give to the other agency their information and allow a single agency or unit to work the case independently. All of the agencies use cooperating witnesses (CWs) and cooperating informants(CIs)to help develop cases. The officers monitor and control the actions of the CWs and/or CIs. The use of CWs and the CIs are often the best opportunity for officers to make a solid"contact"with drug dealers. To ensure use of these individuals is legal and appropriate,the cases are analyzed by supervisors,the County Attorney's Office and the United States Attorney's Office who review and prosecute these cases. The United States Attorneys' Office and the Douglas and Sarpy County Attorneys' Offices play a major role in all of the Task Force investigations. They review the cases and make determinations on Search Warrants and Arrest Warrants and what will go to the Grand Jury for Federal Indictments. They also are instrumental in setting up proffer agreements. The proffer agreements are an invaluable tool that officers use to further their investigations and to develop information for new investigations. The Attorneys' Offices are active in task force meetings to stay informed on all cases and situations. Organized street gangs infiltrated the Omaha area many years ago and continue to be a problem in the area. The Omaha Police Departments Gang Unit currently has 82 gangs and 2,568 members documented in their files. Many of these gangs were established years ago and possess a network of drug dealers. To help combat this problem the Omaha Police Department(OPD)has four Gang Suppression Squads which concentrate on working cases targeting suspected gang members involved in the drug trade. Bellevue Police Department also has Gang officers that share information with OPD. The established gangs are very knowledgeable of police procedures so investigations of these groups are difficult and require new and innovative techniques to be successful in apprehending and prosecuting these organizations. The Gang unit therefore spends a large part of their time arresting Gang members by indicting them on narcotics and gun charges. Gang violence, which in many instances has its roots in drug trafficking and territorial disputes, is no longer confined to certain areas of the city. The Gang Suppression Squads, which are part of the Metro Drug Task Force, work closely with the Narcotics Unit to identify the area drug dealers and suppliers. The Gang Suppression Squads employ several evidence Page 19 of 34 based practices such as Safe Street Teams, Operation Ceasefire, and Hot Spots to name a few. (Source: Crimesolutions.gov) There are other components of Law Enforcement in the Omaha Metropolitan area that affect the effectiveness of the Metro Drug Task Force. Those other components include; Midwest HIDTA, Drug Court, Interdiction Team, School Resource Officers, and Project Safe Neighborhoods. Below is a short synopsis of how each component contributes to the Metro Drug Task Force. Midwest HIDTA One resource that is a vital part of the Metro Drug Task Force is Midwest High Intensity Drug Traffic Area(HIDTA). HIDTA continues to provide funds that allow the Metro Drug Task Force members to purchase evidence and purchase information that are crucial to developing prosecutable cases. Members of the Metro Task Force Lab Team are continuing to conduct training sessions for the local Fire and Police Departments. In the past labs were discovered when officers or firefighters responded to everyday calls for service. If those first responders are not aware of the dangers of those labs, serious injuries or death could result if the situation is not properly identified and proper safety procedures are employed. As more and more first responding officers are trained the safety of the officers and members of our community increases dramatically. HIDTA also pays for an analyst. The analyst keeps track of Meth Labs and aids in the de- confliction of cases. Through the HIDTA system,the analyst has access to additional resources that aid in the monitoring of drug trends in the Midwest,the United States and abroad. The analyst attends the supervisors' meetings and shares information with all involved agencies. Drug Court The Douglas County Drug Court was implemented in 1997 and continues to be successful. The program diverts non-violent felony drug offenders into a supervised program of substance abuse treatment, urinalysis monitoring and individual case management. Since the Drug Court's inception, over 6,000 individuals have been screened for the program. In 2013, eighty-nine (89) individuals have successfully completed the program. Since the inception of the drug court 1,769 offenders have successfully completed the program. This program will help reduce the number of repeat drug offenders in our community. Past evaluations have shown that the program has been more efficient than traditional adjudication measures. Recidivism and relapse are less likely for the offender than if they received jail time only. Since May 2000,the Task Force has had a representative serving on the Advisory Board of the Douglas County Drug Court. When presentations are made to the community by members of the Metro Drug Task Force, occasionally a program participant or drug court graduate will also be present to enhance the presentation. Comment sheets and email correspondence shows that the audience appreciates the insight that a drug court graduate adds to the presentation. Interdiction Team Omaha is the largest city in the area and also has the largest transportation terminals in the area. The airport, train station and bus terminal provide an avenue for individuals to transport drugs into the area. The Nebraska State Patrol leads an interdiction team that concentrates its effort on these locations. They had been very successful intercepting drugs and illegal funds at all three locations in the past. But, since the September 11, 2001,the Interdiction Team has found that a large amount of the air traffic has moved to the bus terminals and truck stops. The Interdiction Team has been targeting several of the metro area truck stops in an effort to locate commercial vehicles transporting shipments of illegal narcotics. The Interdiction Team has also developed a close relationship with the express delivery services such as FedEx Page 20 of 34 and UPS. That collaboration has proven to be beneficial in the detection of illegal drugs being shipped into the area. Another interregnal part of the fight against Drug Traffickers in the Metro Area is the Traffic Units/K-9 patrols of the participating agencies. These officers are highly trained and take pride in identifying, stopping, locating drugs, and drug money. The Task Force members are regularly contacted by the K-9 officers after such stops have been made. The Task Force will then attempt to follow up on the stop, often with a Federal Agency,that may take the investigation into other jurisdictions. School Resource Officers The City of Omaha currently has a total of 34 School Resource Officers, 1 OK Program Officer and 2 Truancy Officers. Several of the agencies that are part of the Metro Drug Task Force also have their own School Resource Officers. Eleven of the OPD officers are assigned to high schools and sixteen are assigned to the middle schools. The O.K. Program is a new program in the Metro Area. It is a mentor program,which fosters partnerships between police agencies, schools, students, community members, and the business and faith community to provide positive guidance and support to African American males 12- 18 years old. The primary goal of the program is to reduce the high rates of incarceration and homicide of young African American males by guiding them away from prison and towards college,military service, vocational training, and a life of responsible citizenship. These officers work at each school full time to assist the students and teachers with individual questions and problems. The officers assigned to the middle schools also teach Drug Awareness Programs. The officers act as law enforcement officers, counselors, and teachers. The officers are able to identify and solve problems before they become large issues. Since officers work in the schools on a daily basis,they are able to form relationships with the students and make a difference in the quality of the educational experience each child receives. Students feel safer because of the officer's presence and they can concentrate on their studies instead of worrying about security concerns at their schools. The officers can handle most incidents without the need to call a district officer away from his daily patrols and therefore allowing cruiser officers more time in their patrol districts. Not only do these officers act as positive role model, but they also become confidants of the students and subsequently receive information about drug activity that is shared with the Task Force/Narcotics Unit. Task Force Officers routinely work with School Resource Officers by providing basic drug education presentations to students and faculty. Project Safe Neighborhoods Project Safe Neighborhoods is a program operated with personnel from the Metro Task Force including Federal and Local Investigators along with the Omaha Public Schools, Omaha City Prosecutors, Adult and Juvenile Probation and Uniform Patrol Officers. Project Safe Neighborhood investigators work diligently to identify problem areas and individuals throughout the city and take a pro-active approach to ensure that violent offenders are removed from communities. If a particular neighborhood shows signs of increased gang violence or open-air drug dealing, investigators and patrol officers are utilized to saturate the area to bring the illegal activity to a halt. This is accomplished through Offender Notification meetings (prevention messages);Nightlight Operations (probation/parole home visits) and Cease-fires (zero tolerance enforcement). The cooperative effort between investigators and patrol officers has proven to be quite successful. A sub-group was formed to address an increase in the number of gang and drug related shootings in the Omaha area(including all the agencies that participate in the Metro Drug Task Force). The group, known as"Guns, Gangs, and Drugs", meets monthly to discuss and ensure the prosecution of cases. The Metro Area utilizes models of the Minneapolis Hot Spots Experiment and the Drug Market Analysis Program (Jersey City, NJ) to try to combat drug and gang issues in the identified "hot spot"areas of the Metro Area. (Source: Crimesolutions.gov) Page 21 of 34 Activity/Timeline: (Limit up to 3 pages) 1. Reoccurring Activities: Below list the activities that will occur during ALL quarters and identify the position(s)responsible for each activity. Add the appropriate amount of rows needed for this section. Position Activity Responsible For Plan, facilitate and organize quarterly meeting for the Metro Drug Task Task Force Commander Force Advisory Board Task Force Commander Assure that Task Force personnel adhere to the policies and procedures/by-laws of the task force Task Force Provide information regarding new trends in the narcotics communities to Commander/Metro the task force agencies. Coordinator Metro Coordinator Plan, facilitate and organize monthly supervisor meetings for agencies participating in the Metro Drug Task Force Metro Coordinator Gather pertinent information and prepare quarterly reports regarding the grant and submit to the Crime Commission as required Metro Coordinator Act as a liaison between the participating agencies and the City Of Omaha Finance Department to ensure that reimbursement requests are made Task Force Members Follow-up on information, tips, and leads pertaining to narcotics related investigations in an attempt to disrupt and/or dismantle drug trafficking organizations in the Metro Area Task Force Members Participate in PSN Hot Spots Operations K-9 Units and Interdiction Monitor interstate,highway,bus, rail and air traffic for signs of narcotics Teams trafficking through the Metro Area. Page 22 of 34 City Of Omaha Finance Prepare quarterly cash reports and submit to Crime Commission as required Metro Coordinator Train any new personnel in building security procedures, phone/computer systems Metro Coordinator and Review Task Force operations to determine effectiveness and make Agency Representatives necessary changes Agency Supervisors Identify individuals for investigations and/or surveillance Agency Supervisors Review operations to determine effectiveness and future needs Agency Supervisors Submit monthly arrest data to Metro Coordinator for report preparations Interdiction Supervisor Review Interdiction's efforts and make necessary changes for increased effectiveness Officers/Deputies/Troopers/ Continue investigations on suspected drug law violators either by Investigators individual agency or through the task force Metro Coordinator Act as a point of contact for questions regarding Task Force Activities, reports, etc for the NE Crime Commission Metro Coordinator and Keep telephone directory updated and distributed to the Metro Drug Task Clerk Typist Force personnel. Note: All agencies are housed at the Narcotics Off-site Advisory Board and Attend Advisory Board meeting to discuss objectives, goals and activities Advisory Board Chairman of the Task Force(quarterly) Metro Coordinator Prepare Byrne JAG Grant Application for the Task Force and consult the participating agencies for pertinent information Page 23 of 34 Task Force Attend on-site meeting with NE Crime Commission Representative to Commander/Metro review records, activities, successes etc of the Metro Task Force Coordinator Metro Coordinator and City Assure that the City of Omaha Finance Department reconciles financial Of Omaha Finance and inventory records Metro Coordinator/Task Attend grant training provided by the Nebraska Crime Commission Force Commander and City Of Omaha Finance Representative Metro Coordinator Assure that Task Force members complete the BJA online training, as needed Task Force Purchase and install wire intercept equipment(if funding is approved) Commander/Metro Coordinator Task Force Assure that Task Force members are trained on the wire intercept Commander/Metro equipment Coordinator Page 24 of 34 Performance Measures: • To report project's achievements, each project must collect data. In the space provided, list each goal, objective and performance indicators. The list must relate to requested project. • If more space is needed, use additional pages. � 1� b �I `P rf t a ce�I i ,cators Goal: Increase Productivity of the Metro Drug Task Force Objective#1 increase drug seizures by 5% Performance Indicators: Baseline Projected Statistics (avg Results 2011, 2012,2013) (Outcomes) Cocaine(in grams) 23,915 25,110 Crack(in grams) 1,002 1052 Marijuana (in pounds) 439 560 Methamphetamine (in grams) 61,538 64,615 Objective #2 increase number of arrests by 5% Performance Indicators: Baseline Projected Statistics(avg Results 2011,2012, 2013) (Outcomes) Number of arrests 419 439 Goal: Increase number of Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO's)identified and dismantled Objective #1 increase DTO's identified by 5% Performance Indicators: Baseline Projected Statistics (avg Results 2011, 2012,2013) (Outcomes) Number of DTO's identified 39 41 Objective#2 increase number of DTO's dismantled by 5% Performance Indicators: Baseline Projected Statistics (avg Results 2011,2012, 2013) (Outcomes) Number of DTO's dismantled 13 14 Goal: increase number of drug related presentations to community members Objective #1 increase number of presentations by 5% Page 25 of 34 Performance Indicators: Baseline Projected Statistics (avg Results 2011, 2012, 2013) (Outcomes) Number of presentations 65 68 Objective # Performance Indicators: Baseline Projected Statistics (avg Results 2011, 2012, 2013) (Outcomes) *copy as needed Applicant Disclosure of Pending Applications: Applicants are to disclose whether they have pending applications for federally and or state funded grants that include requests for funding to support the same project being proposed under this solicitation and will cover the identical cost items outlined in the budget in the application under this solicitation. Please mark none if you have no pending applications. Federal or State Solicitation Name/Phone/E-mail for Point of Contact Funding Agency Name/Project Name at Funding Agency NONE Page 26 of 34 Information for Continued Grant: (Limit up to 2 pages) 1. Describe the most recent (past year) funded grant project's accomplishments and milestones. In the past year, the Metro Drug Task Force has continued to address drug related crime in the Omaha/Metro area. This is evident through the statistical data that has been presented in this grant application. Nearly all statistical data has shown a significant increase between 2011 and 2013, especially in the area of drug seizures and arrests. The Task Force continues to work closely with the federal law enforcement agencies in the Metro Area. This has been beneficial for both the local law enforcement officers and the federal agencies especially in the area of manpower to cover the long term investigations that have been developed in the Metro Area. The Task Force has also worked closely with the County Attorney's Office and United States Attorney's Office especially in the area of prosecution. An open door for communication to discuss the most effective means of prosecuting a case has been developed and a good working relationship has been established. 2. List the results of the project's measurable outcomes achieved. In the 2013 grant application, it was indicated that the task force would show a 5% increase in drug seizures, number of arrests, and number of Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO's) identified and dismantled, and number of community drug related presentations. The number of community presentations conducted in 2013 was 92 and the projected number was 48. The number of arrests was projected at 368 for 2013 and the actual number of arrests for 2013 was 473. The amount of methamphetamine that was projected for 2013 was 36,548 grams. The Task Force far exceeded this number with 86,113 grams of methamphetamine seized. In the area of cocaine, crack and marijuana seized, the task force fell just short of the projected numbers. For example, the projected number for cocaine seizures for 2013 was 21,622 grams and 21,120 grams of cocaine was seized. 3. Explain any problems, barriers or challenges during the previously funded grant project. Discuss how these were addressed and the end results. In 2014, the Omaha Police Department dismantled the Street Level Narcotics Unit to add an additional Gang Suppression Squad during the daytime hours. This unit is housed at the task force offsite facility and also supports the task force efforts. Their directive is to target gang related suspects involved in drug related and violent crime in the Omaha/metro area. This change did not decrease the number of personnel that supports the task force. The only change was that the mission of the Unit slightly changed to focus more on gang members Page 27 of 34 involved in the illicit sale of narcotics and violent crime. The Task Force members are working more closely with these units and providing training to the Uniform Patrol Bureau Officers so that they are also able to conduct basic narcotics related investigations. 4. Clearly state how continuation funding is vital to the ongoing success of the program. Funding for the Metro Drug Task Force is vital for the Metro Area because the task force focuses their efforts on combating drug related crimes in the Metro Area. It is a crime to buy, use, possess, manufacture, or distribute illegal drugs. Drugs and alcohol also impact crime indirectly via the effects they have on users' behavior and by their association with violence and other illegal activity in connection with their manufacture, distribution, acquisition or consumption. Some examples of drug related crimes are robbery, theft, prostitution, homicide/assault, gun possession crimes, child abuse/neglect etc. When a drug house is raided and the problem is removed from the area, the neighborhood becomes a healthier place to live for the citizens of that area. The citizens of the neighborhood can live a more peaceful life when the drug dealer is removed from their neighborhood. The Task Force does receive telephone calls from citizens expressing their appreciation when a drug dealer is removed from their neighborhoods because a lot of their "problems" also cease to exist once the "problem person" is no longer present. In 2013, the Omaha Police Department received 1,237 drug related complaints. A vast majority of these complaints are received from concerned citizens contacting the Narcotics Unit to describe the types of drug activity that they are witnessing in their neighborhoods. In 2013, Metro Drug Task Force Officers assisted local federal law enforcement agencies with federally sponsored Wire Intercept Investigations (Title III) investigations. Funding for the purchase of Wire Intercept Equipment would allow the Task Force to initiate their own local/state based Wire Intercept Investigations. These types of investigations are goal oriented at moving up the food chain to the source of supply for the narcotics so that the large scale supplier can be held accountable for their illegal activity. These types of investigations also tend to draw larger numbers of arrests and seizures, both monetarily and drug related. Page 28 of 34 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL TASK FORCES MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: 1. A listing of current Governing/Advisory Board 2. Copies of current MOUs between all active task force participants 3. A copy of the task forces formal auditing process for funds used for buys and confidential informants 4. Listing of task force commander/supervisor and dedicated personnel of local and/or state agency. Listing of any coordination with federal agencies. 5. Documentation of current By-Laws and/or Policies and Procedures that govern the task force and have been agreed upon by the active participating task force members. Page 29 of 34 REQUIRED FORMS- All Applicants The following forms are to be completed and signed by the appropriate individual as part of the grant application. (NOTE: The authorized official would include: county board chair, mayor, city administrator, chair or vice-chair of non-profit agency.) Page 30 of 34 CERTIFIED ASSURANCES 1. The applicant assures that federal block grant funds made available under the Byrne Memorial Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program will not be used to supplant existing funds, but will be used to enhance or expand drug and violent crime control activities as stated in this application. 2. The applicant assures that fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice shall prescribe will be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient disbursement of funds received under the Act. 3. The applicant assures that it shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports, in such form, at such times, and containing such information as the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice may require. 4. The applicant certifies that the proposed project fulfills all program requirements; that all the information is correct; that there has been and will be throughout the life of the grant, appropriate coordination with affected agencies; and, that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program as well as all other applicable federal laws. 5. The Sub grantee will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 USC3789(d), or Victims of Crime Act (as appropriate); TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Department of Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and Department of Justice regulations on disability discrimination. 6. The applicant assures that in the event a federal or state court, or federal or state administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or sex against a recipient of funds,the recipient will forward a copy of the finding to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) of the Office of Justice Programs. 7. The applicant assures that, if required, it will formulate an equal employment opportunity program (EEOP) in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et. seq., and submit a certification to the state that it has a current EEOP on file which meets the requirements therein. 8. The sub grantee assures that it and its contractors will comply with the provisions of the Office of Justice Programs "Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants," M 7100.01. 9. Pursuant to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, "Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and other Nonprofit Organizations", each applicant has the responsibility to provide for an independent audit of their activities on an annual basis. This audit is to be performed on an organization wide basis as opposed to a grant-by-grant basis. The audit must include (1) the auditor's report on financial statements, and (2) the auditor's report on compliance. A copy of the audit report is to be submitted to the Crime Commission. The sub grantee agrees to submit their corrective plan with the audit report to the Crime Commission when there are findings/recommendations disclosed in the audit report. Page 31 of 34 CERTIFIED ASSURANCES - Continued 10. Confidentiality: No recipient of monies or any personnel involved in the program under the Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program shall use or reveal any information received from the program for any purpose other than the purpose for which such information was obtained. 11. The applicant agrees to submit required reports to the Crime Commission in a timely manner. 12. The applicant agrees to establish and maintain a Drug Free Workplace Policy. 13. The applicant agrees to attend training as required by the Nebraska Crime Commission. 14. The applicant will comply, and all its contractors will comply with the Equal Treatment for Faith Based Organizations Title 28 C.F.R. part 38. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that I have read and reviewed the above assurances; that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the Anti Drug Abuse Act and all other applicable federal and state laws; and, the applicant will implement the project as written if approved by the Crime Commission. 3:**65 _ 7 ( t (SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL) (DATE) 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300,Omaha,NE 68183-0300 (ADDRESS) Jean Stothert Mayor,City of Omaha (TYPED NAME) (TITLE) 402-444-5000 (TELEPHONE NUMBER) Page 32 of 34 CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTER; AND DRUG-FREE WORPLACE REQUIREMENTS Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69,"New Restrictions on Lobbying"and 28 CFR Part 67,"Government-wide Debarment and Suspension(Non-procurement)and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace(Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the covered transaction,grant, or cooperative agreement. 1. LOBBYING As required by Section 1352,Title 31 of the U.S.Code,and implemented at 28 CFR Part 69,for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over$100,000,as defined at 28 CFR Part 69,the applicant certifies that: (a)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the undersigned,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation, renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; • (b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form—LLL,"Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,"in accordance with its instructions; (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including sub grants,contracts under grants and cooperative agreements,and subcontracts)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 2. DEBARTMENT,SUSPENSION,AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS(DIRECT RECIPIENT) As required by Executive Order 12549,Debarment and Suspension,and implemented at 28 CFR Part 67,for prospective participants in primary covered transaction,as defined at 28 CFR Part 67,Section 67.510- A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarment,declared ineligible,sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State of Federal court,or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department of agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,attempting to obtain,or performing a public(Federal,State,or local)transaction or contract under a public transaction;violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery,bribery, falsification or destruction of records,making false statements,or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal,State,or local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(1)(b)of this certification;and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions(Federal,State or local)terminated for cause or default;and B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,he or she shall attach an explanation to this application. 3. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE(GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIUALS) The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession,or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition: Page 33 of 34 B. Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about— (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs;and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violation occurring in the workplace; C. Notifying the employee in the statement that the employee will: (a) Abide by the terms of the statement;and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such convictions; The sub grantee shall notify the Crime Commission in writing of any conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction. The sub grantee certifies that it will take one or more of the following actions within 30 calendar days of receiving notice of the conviction: A. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee,up to and including termination,consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended;or B. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance of rehabilitation program approved for such purpose by a Federal, State or local health,law enforcement,or other appropriate agency; The sub grantee certifies that it will make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace. Organization Name and Address: Jean Stothert Mayor, City of Omaha Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative 6-410 -ded._ Signature Date Page 34 of 34 /7/ Wy` ORDINANCE NO. P:\MYR\0106PR AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Crime Commission, FY 2014 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG), award #14-DA-0325, in the amount of one hundred forty thousand dollars ($140,000), with a match of forty six thousand, six hundred sixty seven dollars ($46,667) funded by the sworn officers of the Metro Drug Task Force, for a total program amount of one hundred eighty six thousand, six hundred sixty seven dollars ($186,667), during the project period extending from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015; to provide partial personnel funding for members of the Metro Drug Task Force from the Omaha Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, Bellevue Police Department, Papillion Police Department, and La Vista Police Department; to authorize PRESENTED TO COUNCIL payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one year in 2015 conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule 1st R a ing JAtN 2 7 Charter; and, providing for the effective date �,s hereof. PUBLICATIONS /'� Hearing FEB - 3 2015 -C iet 7l PUBLICATION OF HEARING Date I — �J � 5 Final Reading FEBD 1 0 2015 PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE ` ` d �� J Date � I � BUSTER BROWN City Clerk