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4.3. SR 10-15-2012 lcti* REQUEST FOR ACTION River TO ITEM NUMBER Mayor and City Council 4.3 AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY Consent October 15,2012 Bob Kluntz,Police Captain ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By Resolution for State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with Cal Portner, City Administrator the City of Elk River on Behalf of its Police Department and REVIEWED BY Designating the Legal Authority for Signing Contracts ACTION REQUESTED Council motion to adopt resolution approving a State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Elk River on behalf of its Police Department and designating the legal authority for signing contracts. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The Police Department has had an ongoing relationship with the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MICAC) for several years. The MICAC is funded through a federal grant,which is administered through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety,Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. As a member of this Task Force,the Elk River Police Department works with the Bureau and other member agencies to help prevent and investigate crimes where children are victimized over the Internet; including child pornography and solicitation for sex. WithBy having this agreement,the Task Force is able to offer free training to our staff and offers investigative assistance with these often complex cases. In return the Police Department has a detective assigned as a liaison to the Task Force,and that person aids in starting initial case investigations when the jurisdiction is not yet known. The Joint Powers Agreement is brought to the City Council on a yearly basis for renewal consideration. In the resolution,the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement.The Police Chief, or his successor,is designated to sign any subsequent amendments to the Agreement in order to maintain the city's connection to the systems and tools offered by the state. FINANCIAL IMPACT This agreement has a positive financial impact for the city as it allows for a staff member to attend free training sessions,which normally would cost hundreds of dollars. ATTACHMENTS • Letter dated August 24,2012, from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. • A copy of the Joint Powers Agreement for the MICAC. • Resolution approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Elk River on behalf of its Police Department and designating the legal authority for signing contracts. ItLATLJPEI e N:\Public Bodies\City Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\10-15-2012\ICAC 2012 Request.docx MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY S OFPu , Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 1430 Maryland Avenue East • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106-2802 • 651.793.7001 • TTY: 651.282.6555 Phone: 651.793.7000 • Fax: 651.793.700 _ ° 4>FQFM`h��so` http://bca.dps.mn.gov August 24, 2012 Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Elk River Police Department Bureau of Criminal Detective Eric Balabon Apprehension 13077 Orono Parkway Driver Elk River, MN 55330 and Vehicle Services Emergency Communication Dear Task Force Member: Networks Homeland Once again, it is time to renew our Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Our current JPA Security and has expired. The new JPA will cover the 2012-13 grant cycle. Emergency Management Minnesota Enclosed you will find three copies of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) from the State Patrol State of Minnesota. All three copies must be signed by a representative of your Office of jurisdiction's governing body, i.e., designated city council member, city manager, Communications county commissioner, etc. All three copies must be signed and returned to the Office of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Justice Programs Office of Also, before the JPA can be implemented, the MMB (Minnesota Management and Traffic Safety Budget) requests a signed RESOLUTION in addition to the signed JPA. The State Fire resolution grants legal authority for signing contracts for the cities and counties Marshal g g Y 9 9 identified. Failure to provide the RESOLUTION in addition to the three copies of Office of Pipeline Safety the JPA will result in a delay. Upon final review and approval of the signed agreements, the BCA will return a copy of the approved and signed JPA to your agency. In closing, I would like to thank you for your agency's dedication and commitment to the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (MICAC). Your agency has joined over 100 other state and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Minnesota who have made the formal commitment to protect our children from exploitation by online sexual predators. 1IIcA■ FArr-xxi or GirrdP ,or,eroion EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY QP�x.�toc OF Ptiez cs9 Bureau of Criminal Apprehension mn, 1 0 �*� < 1430 Maryland Avenue East • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106-2802 / � • • 651.282.6555 Phone: 651.793.7000 • Fax: 651.793.7001 • TTY: `,' .,..9,so http://bca.dps.mn.gov Last year, through our combined efforts, we arrested over 150 online predators, conducted over 703 investigations (both proactive and reactive), and conducted over Alcohol 808 computer forensic examinations. Your agency's dedication made these and Gambling accomplishments possible. Enforcement Bureau of Criminal 'egards, 2 Apprehension Driver } and Vehicle Services Don- • Cheung II M1CAC Commander Emergency Communication Networks Enclosures Homeland DC/so Security and Emergency Management Minnesota State Patrol Office of Communications Office of Justice Programs Office of Traffic Safety State Fire Marshal Office of Pipeline Safety FAin??'1'nesoto Bureau of CdrrAnd Apprehension EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Contract No. 51159 Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Joint Powers Agreement This Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Joint Powers Agreement, and amendments and supplements thereto, ("Agreement") is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension("Grantee"), empowered to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.59, Subd. 10 & 12, and City of Elk River, acting through its Elk River Police Department, located at 13077 Orono Parkway, Elk River,MN 55330, ("Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency"), empowered to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.59, subd. 10, Whereas, the above subscribed parties have joined together in a multi-agency task force intended to investigate and prosecute crimes committed against children and the criminal exploitation of children that is committed and/or facilitated by or through the use of computers, and to disrupt and dismantle organizations engaging in such activity; and Whereas,the undersigned agencies agree to utilize applicable state and federal laws to prosecute criminal, civil, and forfeiture actions against identified violators, as appropriate; and Whereas,the Grantee is the recipient of a federal grant(attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A) disbursed by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention("OJJDP") in Washington,D.C. to assist law enforcement in investigating and combating the exploitation of children which occurs through the use of computers by providing funding for equipment, training, and expenses, including travel and overtime funding,which are incurred by law enforcement as a result of such investigations; and Whereas,the OJJDP Internet Crimes Against Children("ICAC") has established a Working Group of Directors representing each of the existing ICAC Task Forces to oversee the operation of the grant and sub-grant recipients; and the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has designated Donald Cheung as the Commander of the Minnesota ICAC Task Force. Now Therefore,the parties agree as follows: 1. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency approves, authorizes, and enters into this Agreement with the purpose of implementing a three-pronged approach to combat Internet Crimes Against Children: prevention, education and enforcement; and 2. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall adhere to the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Program Standards contained in Exhibit B attached to this Agreement, in addition to complying with applicable Minnesota state and federal laws in the performance of this Agreement, including conducting undercover operations relative to ICAC, ; a list of Regional ICAC Task Force,Minnesota State Affiliate Agency and Training&Technical Assistance Page 1 of 4 Contract No. 51159 Program contact information is contained in Exhibit C attached to this Agreement; and 3. Exhibits A and B are incorporated into this Agreement and made a part thereof. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and the Exhibits, the terms of the Exhibits prevail; and 4. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency and the Grantee agree that each party will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of any others and the results thereof. The Grantee's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 3.736, and other applicable law. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency's liability shall be governed by the provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.01 -466.15, and other applicable law; and 5. All members of the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall continue to be employed and directly supervised by the same Law Enforcement Agency employer which currently employs the member performing Minnesota ICAC Task Force assignments; and all services, duties, acts or omissions performed by the member will be within the course and duty of that employment, and therefore, are covered by the Workers Compensation programs of that employer; will be paid by that employer and entitled to that employer's fringe benefits; and 6. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency must first submit a written request for funds and receive approval for the funds from the Grantee to receive any funds from the Grantee; and 7. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency must supply original receipts to be reimbursed on pre-approved requests. Approved reimbursement will be paid directly by the Grantee to the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency within 30 days of the date of invoice, with payment made out to the City of Elk River and mailed to the Elk River Police Department, 13077 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330. 8. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall maintain accurate records pertaining to prevention, education, and enforcement activities, to be collected and forwarded monthly to the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander or his designee for statistical reporting purposes; and 9. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall participate fully in any audits required by the OJJDP. In addition, under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Undersigned law Enforcement Agency's books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the Grantee and/or the Minnesota State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end date of this Agreement; and 10. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall make a reasonable good faith attempt to be represented at any scheduled regional meetings in order to share information and resources amongst the multiple entities; and _ Page2of4 Contract No. 51159 11. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall be solely responsible for forwarding information relative to investigative targets to the Child Pornography Pointer System(CPPS) pursuant to the OJJDP guidelines; and 12. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall provide the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander in a timely manner all investigative equipment that was acquired through OJJDP grant funding; in the event that future federal funding is no longer available,the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency decides to dissolve its binding relationship with the Minnesota ICAC Task Force and the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, or the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency breaches the Agreement. 13. That the Grantee may reimburse,the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency for the following duties: A. Investigations by the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency under this agreement should be conducted in accordance with the OJJDP ICAC Task Force Program Standards contained in Exhibit B, and concluded in a timely manner. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency will only be reimbursed by the Grantee for overtime hours inclusive of fringe benefits of actual hours and/or actual expenses incurred related to performing Minnesota ICAC Task Force assignments and/or training approved by the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander through the term of this agreement or until all Federal funds under the OJJDP grant have been expended, whichever comes first. B. The Grantee has a TOTAL Expense Budget of$320,000.00 that was approved under the OJJDP Internet Crimes Against Children("ICAC") Grant for investigative hours and expense reimbursement. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency participating in the Minnesota ICAC Task Force investigations will be reimbursed by the Grantee for actual costs as defined in Clause 13, Section A., to the extent such actual costs have been reviewed and approved by the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander. 14. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original agreement, or their successors in office. 15. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency and the Grantee may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days' written notice to the other party. • 16. Terms of this agreement: This Agreement shall be effective on the date the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, Subd. 2, and shall remain in effective through May 31, 2013, unless terminated or canceled. Nothing in this Agreement shall otherwise limit the jurisdiction,powers, and responsibilities normally possessed by an employee as a member of the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency. Page 3 of 4 Contract No. 51159 1. Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency certifies that the appropriate person(s)have executed the Agreement on behalf of the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency and its jurisdictional government entity as required by applicable articles,laws,by-laws,resolutions,or ordinances. By and Title Date Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency Title: G'Nte"F 40 etb a c.c Date City of Elk River Title: C / � C Date City of Elk River Mayor it Date City of Elk River 2. Department or Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Name: Signed: • Title: (With delegated authority) Date 3. Commissioner of Administration By and Title Date MN Department of Administration (With delegated authority) Page 4 of 4 • RESOLUTION 12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ON BEHALF OF ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND DESIGNATING THE LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR SIGNING CONTRACTS WHEREAS, the City of Elk River on behalf of its Police Department desires to enter . into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota,Department of Public Safety,Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to participate as a task force member in the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Elk River,Minnesota as follows: 1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety,Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of Elk River on behalf of its Police Department,are hereby approved. One copy of the Joint Powers Agreements is attached to this Resolution and made a part of it. 2. That the Police Chief Brad Rolfe, or his successor,is designated the Authorized Representative for the Police Department. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State. 3. That John Dietz,Mayor of Elk River and Tina Allard, the City Clerk, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements. Passed and adopted this 15th day of October 2012. John J. Dietz,Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk