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SOUTHWEST METRO DRUG TASK FORCE
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
January I, 2000 - December 31, 2000
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Carver County, McLeod County,
Scott County, South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety, Chaska Police Department..
ChanhA"sen Public Safety, Shakopee Police Department, Mound Police Department,
Hutchinson Police Services, West Hennepin Public Safety. and Minnetrista Police
Department, through their respective law enforcement agencies.
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.59 provides for the joint exercise of power by
two or more governmental units and specifically allows for the joint exercise of police
power;
WHEREAS, the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force has been created by the
parties for the interdiction of drug traffickers and street-level dealers in the named
jurisdictions;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,
the parties agree as follows:
I.
PURPOSE
'lhe purpose of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force is to provide a
comprehensive and multi-jurisdictional effort to reduce drug trafficking and eliminate
local street-level dealers through the coordination ofIaw enforcement agencies above.
Once established, the Task Force operations are to be coordinated by the
Southwest Metro Drug Task Force Executive Committee, which is comprised of one
designated official fÌ'om each named agency. For the 2000 year, the Task Force will be
located in Chaska with the assistance of the Carver County Sheriffs Office.
Agents will be licensed police officers paid through the Task Force Fund
comprised of pooled local and federal monies. Agents will act as gatherers of
information and investigators of specific cases. Offenses taking place in a specific
jurisdiction will involve the prosecution of those individuals by that jurisdiction's
attorney. Agents will have discretionary powers of arrest in all jurisdictions.
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.59, Subd. 12, agents licensed as Minnesota
Police Officers may cross-jurisdictional boundaries for the purpose of gathering
infonnation for the successful completion of their case.
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II.
FUNDING
The Task Force Is to be funded by a combination of federal money, state money,
local contributions, donations, and forfeited money.
The Southwest Metro Dreg Task Force has applied for and anticipates receiving Ii
federal grant in an amount yet to be determined.
The grant amount.. plus a cash contribution not to exceed $8,400.00 ftom each
named jurisdiction shall be transferred to the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force under
the auspice of the assigned Task Force Coordinat.or, for the administration of the Task
Force. Funds may be dispersed by the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force for pwposes
including, but not limited to, pension payments, insurance and other costs, according to
the applicable State Law and with the agreement of the parties. The books, records, and
documents relevant to this agreement shall be subject to audit by the parties or the State
of Minnesota at reasonable times upon written notice. Strict accountability of all funds,
receipts and disbursements shall be provided for.
For the term January 1,2000 - December 31, 2000, the City of Shako pee agrees
to be responsible for the keeping of all fmancial records, preparing and filing all
necessary forms and reports in connection with grant funding, and any audits required.
III.
TERM
This agreement shall commence January I, 2000, and will terminate on December
31,2000.
IV.
LJABILITY
With respect to civil liability claims, each named party to this agreement shall be
liable for its own acts to the extent provided for by law and hereby agrees to indemnify,
hold harmless and defend other named parties to this agreement, its officers and
employees against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or actions,
including reasonable attorney's fees with the other. its officers and employees may
hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of any act or
omission of the party, its agents, servants, or employees, in the execution, performance,
or failure to adequately perform its obligations.
This provision to IndemnifY and hold harmless does not constitute a waiver by
any named party to limitations on liability provided by Minn. Stat. Sec. 466. Further, all
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worker's compensation claims shall be handled in the jurisdiction in which the agent is
employed.
V.
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
All forfeitures ofpropcrty, money and other IIS8Cts will be divided equally among
participating agencies at the termination of the program. All permitted equipment
purchased through the program shall be shared by participating agencies on a need basis
during and after program termination.
VI.
TERMTNA TION
When the Task Force is disbanded, after any outstanding financial obligations are
met, the Executive Conunittee will establish a plan for disbursement of operating and
forfeiture funds and equipment among participating agencies based on their level of
participation. Ifan agency leaves the Task Force and it is not disbanded, they relinquish
all funds contributed to the Task Force.
VII.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This program is to be administered under the jurisdiction of the MN Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension. All activities are to be consistent with and subject to the grant
application (attached and Incorporated by reference), as well as applicable state and local
laws.
VIII.
COORDINATION
Overall governance of the Task Force operations, including the setting of
investigative priorities and general operative procedures, will be vested in the Executive
Committee. All persons assigned to the Task Force shall work under the direct
supervision of the Task Force Coordinator. The members of the Executive Committee
will assign the Coordinator of the Task Force.
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IX.
ADDENDUM
For the tenn of this agreement, the Executive Committee recognizes the City of
Belle Plaine as an Associate member of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force. An
associate membership allows for a contribution less than the amount required of full
members. but don not allow for votln& powers with the Executive Committee. or the
sbaring of forfeited funds upon termination.
Dated. this
day of
.2000.
By:
Peter Ivy, Assistant Carver COUDty Attorney
CARVER COUNTY:
SCOTT COUNTY:
By;
Dated;
By:
Dated:
CITY OF CHASKA:
CITY OF CHANHASSEN:
By:
By:
Dated:
Dated:
CITY OF SHAKOPEE:
CITY OF MOUND:
By:
Dated:
By:
Dated:
CITY OF MINNETRlSTA:
CITY OF HUTCHINSON:
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By:
Dated:
Dated:
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MCLEOD COUNTY;
By:
Dated:
WEST HENNEPIN DPS:
By:
Dated:
SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA DPS:
By:
Dated: