DATE: August 13, 2019
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ORDINANCE: (A) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HER AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE TO SUPPORT THE SAN DIEGO REGION STRIKE FORCE, INCLUDING FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF DISTRICT EXPENSES PLUS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN YEARS; (B) APPROVING A LEASE OF OFF-TIDELANDS PROPERTY WITH COLLINS BUSINESS PARK TIC FOR FIVE YEARS PLUS A TWO-YEAR OPTION; AND (C) AMENDING THE FY 2019-2020 BUDGET BY ADDING $400,000 TO THE NON-PERSONNEL EXPENSE APPROPRIATION FROM PRIOR YEARS UNRESTRICTED RESOURCES TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT; ALL ACTIONS CONDITIONED ON APPROVAL BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE LANDS COMMISSION OF THE OFF-TIDELANDS EXPENDITURE UNDER THE PROPOSED LEASE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Program was established in 1982 to mount a comprehensive attack against organized crime drug traffickers. As part of its law enforcement role, the District's Harbor Police Department participates in the OCDETF. Since 2010, a covert OCDETF facility has been leased through the City of Chula Vista. The FBI has asked the District to take over leasing of the facility effective October 1, 2019, for an initial period of five years plus an option for an additional two years at rent of approximately $500,000 per year plus other expenses for a total expenditure of approximately $5-6 million. All of the District's payments under the lease will be reimbursed 100% by the FBI, and the District will receive an additional administrative fee of 5% to cover its staff time and related expenses.
Staff recommends the Board of Port Commissioners (Board) authorize the Executive Director or her authorized designee to enter into an implementation agreement with the FBI OCDETF for full reimbursement plu...
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