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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Tom Hendrix, Fire Chief ` Item #14 SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the City of Colton Fire Department for Re- imbursement of Overtime Salary Costs Associated with the Colton Arson Task Force DATE: April 12, 2004 BACKGROUND: The Colton Fire Department's fire/arson investigation responsibilities are assigned to the Colton Fire Department's Arson Task Force, which is comprised of five members from the suppression ranks of the Department. These "Shift" investigators have received intense training in all aspects of fire and arson investigation and are actively pursuing all avenues available to receive additional training and experience. In 2002 the Colton Arson Task Force participated in the formation of the East Valley Investigative Network (E.V.I.N.), which is comprised of local area fire and law enforcement agencies. This group, which includes the San Bernardino County Sheriffs, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, together with local City Fire Departments, is dedicated to providing a local support network of professionals to address the growing fire/arson problem in our communities. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is currently entered in an agreement with the City of Riverside for the purpose of reimbursing overtime and other costs incurred by the Department in providing resources to assist ATF in Riverside Arson Task Force Investigations. At this time, ATF is offering the same Memorandum of Agreement to other members of E.V.I.N. to enhance their operations in San Bernardino County. This Agreement provides for the reimbursement of overtime expenses and other costs including but not limited to: travel, fuel, training and equipment as it relates to work performed by the Colton Arson Task Force with ATF for the purpose of conducting official investigations. Additionally, this arrangement with ATF provides for the following: • A maximum reimbursement of overtime costs to any one investigator not to exceed $14,000.00 during any fiscal year, October 1 — September 30. • ATF will provide training on a local level and at ATF facilities.