Title
Approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) and Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Sustainment Funding for the ARIC and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements.
Summary
In 2010, each of the ARIC Partner Agencies approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. The intent of the ARIC is to be an all-crimes information analysis center that would use a collaborative approach to identify, prevent, disrupt and respond to criminal threats. The Interlocal Agreement established the framework for the ARIC organization and the policies and procedures that the ARIC would follow in providing criminal intelligence and coordination of law enforcement. This agreement was executed by the City Manager on December 15, 2010. Please find the agreement attached.
The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Sustainment Funding for the ARIC is entered into by the Partner Agencies in order to establish sustainment funding for the ARIC. The City of Pflugerville's proportional cost of $9360 is included in the Fiscal Year 2013 Police budget. This agreement has been executed by the City Manager. Please find the agreement attached.
These agreements have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney who is recommending that Council take formal action regarding the continuing participation of the City of Pflugerville in these interlocal agreements.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on February 26, 2013.
Fiscal Impact
The associated cost of $9,360 is included in the Fiscal Year 2013 Police Department budget.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the item.
Drafter
Chuck Hooker
Police Department