Item 4DCITY OF
SOUTHLAK
MEMORANDUM
April 30, 2011
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Robert Finn, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County, for the purpose
of adding the City of Southlake Police as a member of the
North Central Texas Major Case Investigative Team (MCIT).
Action
Requested: City Council consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County, for the
purpose of adding the City of Southlake Police as a member of
the North Central Texas Major Case Investigative Team (MCIT).
Background
Information: The Tarrant County District Attorney has initiated a project to
create a multi jurisdictional major case investigative team that
will be called The North Central Texas Major Case Investigative
Team (MCIT).
The primary goal and purpose of the MCIT is to provide a pool
of specially trained investigators and support staff will allow for
the concentration of investigative resources beyond the
capabilities of any individual agency. A large number of trained
investigators focusing on a single investigation allowing
participating agency administrators to organize rapid and more
comprehensive responses to events of great concern to local
communities.
The memorandum of agreement describes the governance and
protocols of the member agencies to request assistance and
send out personnel to assist other agencies. The control to
send personnel and how many will rest with the individual
agencies.
This initiative will benefit the small to medium size cities in
Tarrant County to enable their police investigators the proper
training and exposure to major crimes and provides cities with
additional trained investigators at no added cost should a major
crime occur.
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Shana Yelverton
Resolution No. 11 -023
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Southlake expects to train and involve two investigators for this
initiative.
Financial
Considerations: Southlake continues to pay investigators salaries and is subject
to workman's compensation claims arising from work performed
as part of the MCIT.
Financial Impact: The investigation of major crimes requires a rapid concentration
of trained personnel and resources beyond the capability of
most cities. Forming a multi - jurisdictional investigative team is
the most effective and efficient solution.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: None
Legal Review: The City Attorney has reviewed the Resolution and Interlocal
Agreement.
Alternatives: Alternatives may include the following:
• Approve as presented
• Not approve
Supporting
Documents: Supporting documents include the following items:
• Proposed Resolution No. 11 -023
• Memorandum of Agreement
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommendation to City Council is to approve
Resolution No. 11 -023 as presented.
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Shana Yelverton
Resolution No. 11 -023
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RESOLUTION NO. 11 -023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING
THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS MAJOR CASE INVESTIGATIVE
TEAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Southlake Chief of Police has recommended that the City participate with
Tarrant County, the Texas Rangers, other municipalities, the Tarrant County Criminal District
Attorney, the Tarrant County Sheriff, and police departments of other municipalities for the
establishment of the North Central Texas Major Case Investigative Team under a Memorandum of
Agreement for the concentration of investigative resources in the event of major crimes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the certain agreement styled "NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS MAJOR CASE
INVESTIGATIVE TEAM Memorandum of Agreement' between other law enforcement agencies
and the City of Southlake is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall be effective from its date of adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS day of 1 2011.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
LOW
John Terrell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
E. Allen Taylor, City Attorney
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