2015/09/02 Council Agenda Packet

.lA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION 6218th Ave SE, Suite 409, PO Box 40944, Olympia WA 98504-0944 THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between: EVERETT POLICE DEPARTMENT Hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR" and the WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION, hereinafter referred to as "WTSC." IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT to provide overtime funding to law enforcement agencies who have certified Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to conduct the following activities: • Respond to radio calls when no other DRE is available on duty and requiring a response in `overtime status' from list of registered DREs. • Cover shift extension `overtime' when completing a drug evaluation or covering a request for a DRE • Testifying in court as a result of performing drug evaluations due to these call outs and shift extensions when overtime is required to testify. (Not responsible for overtime generated from cases/arrests during normal employment or assignment) • On an overtime basis, participate in DRE sponsored emphasis patrols and allied agency specific DRE -related requests pre -approved by the DRE Program Coordinator between July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. • Overtime reimbursement to the Everett Police Department under the purpose of this agreement shall not exceed $5,000 total for the period of,this MOU. IT IS, THEREFORE, MUTUALLY AGREED THAT: 1. All contractor DREs will be maintained and available for callout by Washington State Patrol communications in their individual regions. WSP Communications has assigned a special roster of DREs that assists in finding those that are available under these MOUS. 2. Contractor will provide a certified DRE on an "overtime" basis (not to exceed 1.5 times normal salary and benefits) to perform drug evaluation activities as specified. No other commissioned personnel will be funded. 3. The period of activity will begin on July 1, 2015 and extend through June 30, 2017. 4. Drug evaluation performance standards for certified and funded DREs must meet the standards of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. 5. DREs will maintain good standing with Drug Evaluation Classification Program; i.e. paperwork, rolling logs; and resumes. (Contractor and DRE will be notified if DRE is not eligible for availability and removed from WSP roster -30 day notice given.) 6. Contractor must submit the billings and supporting documents to the Drug Evaluation Classification Program (DECP) at 811 E. Roanoke St., Seattle WA 98102-3915 for approval and reimbursement not more than 30 days after the last day of the month in which the overtime is worked. Contractor must ensure that reimbursement being requested is not for on -duty tine, but fer call out and shift extension overtinne only. Billings will include: 108