12-14-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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cases of internet crimes against children and to assist in investigations connected with the ICAC Grant program enforcement with jurisdictional issues: and, WHEREAS, the City and the City of La Porte believe it is in their best interests to enter into this Agreement, to carry out the Grant program: and, WHEREAS, the City and the City of La Porte agree to abide by all pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE I PURPOSE 1.01 The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for services of an Detective to work with the City and other law enforcement officials to assist in the apprehension and prosecution of child exploitation, and serve as a liaison between same and other Detectives and law enforcement agencies that become involved in ongoing investigations as a result of the ICAC Grant program enforcement efforts. ARTICLE II TERM 2.01 The term of this Agreement is to commence on July 1, 2015, provided grant funds are available and terminate on the Grant expiration date, or on the termination date of any extension thereof granted by the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Programs, hereinafter referred to as the "OJJDP", or June 30, 2016, whichever is later. In the event "OJJDP" Grant funding is available for the purpose of this Agreement after the expiration date the HPD Police Chief ("Chief') is authorized to extend this Agreement by written letter to the LPD Chief for one year at a time for up to four additional years. The LPD Chief is authorized to accept the extension by signing the Extension Letter from the HPD Chief and returning a signed copy of the Extension Letter to HPD Chief. 2.02 The City and La Porte acknowledge that the City must apply each year for a continuation of this Grant and that the Grant can be discontinued at any time by the OJJDP. Should the Grant be terminated or not renewed by the OJJDP for any reason, the City and La Porte agree to terminate this Agreement, on the date the Grant is terminated by the OJJDP. 2.03 Either party may terminate this Agreement by serving 30 days prior written notice of termination on the other party.