City of Mesquite, Texas - File #: 24-7066

• File #: 24-7066
• Version: 1
• Name: Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force MOU and Cost Reimbursement Agreement with FBI
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/12/2024
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/4/2024
• Final action: 3/4/2024
• Title: Authorize the Mesquite Police Department's participation in the Dallas Violent Crime Task Force, approve the Dallas Violent Crime Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Cost Reimbursement Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Mesquite and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and authorize and ratify the Police Chief's execution of the MOU and Agreement.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/4/2024	1	City Council	Approved	Pass

Title

Authorize the Mesquite Police Department’s participation in the Dallas Violent Crime Task Force, approve the Dallas Violent Crime Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Cost Reimbursement Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Mesquite and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and authorize and ratify the Police Chief’s execution of the MOU and Agreement.

Body

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes and defines a partnership between the City of Mesquite Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The purpose of the MOU is to establish a joint law enforcement operation to investigate and apprehend local, state, and federal fugitives, thereby improving public safety and reducing violent crime.

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Cost Reimbursement Agreement (Agreement) regarding Dallas Violent Crime Task Force and authorize and ratify the Police Chief’s execution of the MOU and Agreement.

Attachment(s)

Agreement

Drafter

Wes Talley

Head of Department

Chief David Gill