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

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WHEREAS, the target geographic area of such Grant program is the Houston Metropolitan Area, which includes incorporated as well as unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas; and all areas of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. WHEREAS, the Grant funds, in part, will be expended to pay the salary, fringe benefits, overtime, retirement/pension, in -state travel, insurance costs for a LPD Detective (1), hereinafter referred to as "Detective" to work with the City and other law enforcement officials to provide a link to the current cases of internet crimes against children and to assist in investigations connected with Grant program enforcement with jurisdictional issues: and, WHEREAS, the City and the LPD believe it is in their best interests to enter into this Agreement, to carry out the Grant program: and, WHEREAS, the City and the LPD 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 Harris County 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 on going investigations as a result of the Grant program enforcement efforts. ARTICLE II TER 2.01 The term of this Agreement is to commence on October 1, 2012, 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 October 1, 2013, whichever is later. In the event "OJJDP" Grant funding is available for the purpose of this Agreement after the expiration date