2014-014 - Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for drug related investigations between the City of Paris, the City of Reno, and Lamar County

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interest of all parties; and, including the above - mentioned consideration, that the division of cost /labor fairly compensates the performing party for the services under this contract; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE 1: SCOPE OF AGREEMENT The parties agree to make available their law enforcement personnel for assistance, investigation and the performance of any and all duties of law enforcement related to drug related offenses outside of each party's home jurisdiction of another party to this agreement if requested by each party's respective Chief of Police, Sheriff, or designee. ARTICLE 2: FOREFEITURE OF CONTRABAND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE All parties agree that proceeds from forfeiture of contraband (seized under actions taken pursuant to this Agreement) pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure shall be governed by the standing agreement between the Lamar County District Attorney's office and the agency that instigated the investigation. ARTICLE 3: LEGAL AUTHORITY All parties represent that they are eligible to participate in this Agreement as a local government, as defined in the Act, and possess adequate legal authority to enter into this Agreement. ARTICLE 4: APPLICABLE LAWS The parties agree to conduct all activities under this Agreement in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and ordinances and laws in effect or promulgated during the term of this Agreement in Lamar County, Texas and within the municipalities of Paris, Texas and Reno, Texas. ARTICLE 5: WHOLE AGREEMENT This agreement and any attachments, as provided herein, constitute the complete contract between the parties hereto, and supersede any and all oral and written agreements between the parties herein. ARTICLE 6: CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS This agreement may be amended only by a written amendment executed by the parties, except that any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement which are required by changes in Federal and State law or regulations are automatically incorporated into this Agreement without written amendment hereto and shall become effective on the date designated by such law or regulation. ARTICLE 7: EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM This agreement will become effective as of the date last executed by the Parties hereto. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of twelve (12) months. This Agreement shall Page213