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2009-046 RES -Auto Theft Task Force GrantRESOLUTION NO. 2009-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND RATIFYING AN APPLICATION FOR AN AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION GRA111T FOR CONTINUATION OF OUR AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $202,782.00 WITH $49,467.00 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PARIS IN THE FORM OF CASH AND $14,400.00 IN THE FORM OF IN-KIND SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority provides funding for automobile theft prevention grants; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris desires to apply for an Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Grant entitled "Northeast Texas Automobile Theft Task Force" project beginning September 1, 2009, and ending August 31, 2010, in the amount of $202,782.00, with $49,467.00 to be provided by the City of Paris in the form of cash and $14,400.00 in the form of in-kind services for continuation of our existing Auto Theft Task Force; and, WHEREAS, because of the deadline for applying for said grant, the City manager of the City of Paris did execute the application for the Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Grant on May 5, 2008, which execution should be in all things ratified; and, WHEREAS, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, Police Chief, and other appropriate City staff to accept and implement said grant (if same is received) without further action of Ciry Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the application to the Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority is hereby ratified and approved for an Automobile Theft Prevention Grant entitled "Northeast Texas Automobile Theft Task Force" project for the year beginning September 1, 2009, and ending August 31, 2010, in the amount of $202,782.00, (being approximately 56% of the estimated cost of the City's Automobile Theft Prevention Program), with $49,467.00 to be provided by the City of Paris in the form of cash and $14,400.00 in the form of in-kind services. Section 3. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, appointed as the Authorized Official of said project and that the execution of the application for the Automobile Theft Prevention Grant attached hereto as Exhibit "A" by the City Manager on the 5th day of May, 2008, be and is hereby ratified. Section 4. That the Police Chief be, and he is hereby, appointed as Project Director and is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City of Paris, all reports, communications, assurances, and documents necessary for the completion of said project. Section 5. That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to serve as the Financial Officer for said project and to receive and distribute funds for purposes of the Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Program. Section 6. That the City Manager, Police Chief, and the Finance Director be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, any and all documents necessary for acceptance and implementation of said grant upon notice of award thereof by the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority, under the terms and conditions and in the forms approved by the City Attorney, and to proceed with use of said funds upon receipt thereof for the purposes stated herein and in accordance with the grant conditions. Section 7. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of May, 2009. esse Jamfi!f, Freelen, Mayor ATTEST: , t i J nice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: W. Kent McIly r, C'ty Attorney 11 * APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ABTPA) (REV.1/08) a_ 1, 1. For ABTPA Use Only 3. a. Date Submitted b. Applicant Identifier 2. State Program Classification (For ABTPA Use Only) 4. a. Date Received by State b. State Application Identifier 5. Applicant Information a. Legal Name: City of Paris c. Organized Unit: Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force b. Address (give street or P. O. Box, City, County, State, and Zip Code) d. Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters P.O. Box 9037 involving this application (give area code) Paris, Tx. 75461 Sgt. Haskell Maroney (903) 739-0297 6. State Payee Identification Number: 7. Type of Applicant (enter the appropriate letter in box) 1-7560006359000 C A. State H. Independent School District B. County I. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning C. Municipal J. Private University D. Township K. Indian Tribe E. Interstate L. Individual F. Intermunicipal M. Nonprofit Organization G. Special District N. Other (specify): 8. Type of Application: 9. Name of Grantor Agency: ❑ New X Continuation ❑ Revision Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority 4000 Jackson Avenue If Revision, check appropriate box(es). Austin, Texas 78731 Phone: (512) 374-5101 CJ Increase Award d Decrease Award ❑ Other (specify) Fax: (512) 374-5110 Website: www.txwatchvourcar.com ❑ Increase Duration Q Decrease Duration 10. Title of Project: 11. Areas of Project Activities (Cities, Counties, States, etc.) NoKheast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Lamar, Fannin, Red River, Titus, Franklin, Hopkins, Bowie, Grayson, Delta, and Hunt Counties 12. Proposed Project 13. Is application subject to review by state executive order 12372 process? Start Date: September 1, 2009 YES, this application was made available to the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) Ending Date: August 31, 2010 for review on Date 14. Funding Summary: Np. ❑ Program is not covered by E. O. 12372 Total of a, b, & c must agree with d. Note: Please enter whole dollars for the amounts re uested. a. Total State Grant Funds $138,915.00 P Program has not been selected by state for review Requested (ABTPA) 15. Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? b. Cash Match $49,467.00 C YES If "Yes" attach an explanation X NO c. In-Kind Match $14,400.00 d. TOTAL(s) $202,862.00 16. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application is true and correct. The document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. a. Typed name of Authorized Official b. Title c. Telephone Number Kevin Carruth City Manager 903-784-9201 d. Signature of Authorized Official e. Date Signed ~XHI8IT -L ABTPA-1 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY APPLICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Description of Proposed Project ABTPA-3 Project Approval Information ABTPA-4 Budget Summary ABTPA-5 Schedule A: Personnel ABTPA-6 Schedule A: Personnel Narrative Schedule A: Overtime Narrative Schedule B: Contractual Schedule B: Contractual Narrative Schedule C: Travel Schedule C: Travel Narrative Schedule D: Equipment Schedule D: Equipment Narrative Schedule E: Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses Schedule E: Supplies and DOE Narrative Schedule F: Indirect Cost Program Instructions Problem & Historical Information Goals and Objectives Functions of Proposed Project Evaluation Design Designations of Grant Officials Special Conditions ABTPA-7 ABTPA-8 ABTPA-9 ABTPA-10 ABTPA-11 ABTPA-12 ABTPA-13 ABTPA-14 ABTPA-15 ABTPA-16 ABTPA-17 ABTPA-18-19 ABTPA-20 ABTPA-21 ABTPA-22 ABTPA-23 ABTPA-24 ABTPA-25-32 ABTPA-2 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT This section must include a brief description (not exceeding 200 words) of the proposed project. For continuation, if necessary, of any item on application page ABTPA-1. Identify by number the item being continued. This sheet may also be used for any other remarks, at the applicant's option. The City of Paris began the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, with the assistance of ATPA, in September, 1994. The Task Force assists agencies in Lamar, Red River, Fannin, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Titus, Grayson, Hunt, Bowie, and Southeast Oklahoma. We cover approximately 8,000 square miles with a population of about 500,000. We strive each year to meet the goal of reducing auto theft in our area. We always make it a goal to educate the law enforcement personnel and public in this part of Texas. We accomplish these goals by salvage yard inspections, vehicle dealer inspections, maintaining checks on repair shops to check for stolen vehicles and parts. Working closely with Texas DPS MVTS and all agencies is helping to accomplish our goals. We have two officers that use 100% of their time to combat auto theft and auto related crimes. Some of the Tax Assessors in our area have jumped on the wagon to assist in every way possible to help prevent auto theft, title fraud, and all other document fraud. We meet with agencies on a regular basis to collect and distribute intelligence. The Paris Chief of Police and the County Attorney evaluate the program monthly. ABTPA-3 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROJECT APPROVAL INFORMATION Item 1. Does this assistance request require state, local, regional, or other priority rating? ❑ Yes X No Item 2. Does this assistance require state, or local advisory, educational, or health clearance? ❑ Yes x No Item 3. Does this assistance request require TRACS review? ❑ Yes x No Name of Governing Body Priority Rating Name of Agency or Board (Attach Documentation) (Attach Comments) Item 4. Does this assistance request require state, Name of Approving Agency Automobile Burqlarv local, regional, or other planning approval? Theft Prevention Authority x Yes ❑ No Item 5. Is the proposed project covered by an approved comprehensive plan? x Yes ❑ No Item 6. Will the assistance requested serve a federal installation? Check One: XState ❑ Local ❑ Regional Location of Plan Name of Federal Installation Federal Population Benefiting from Project ❑ Yes x No Item 7. Will the assistance required be on federal land or installation? ❑ Yes x No Item 8. Will the assistance requested have an impact or effect on the environment? Name of Federal Installation Location of Federal Land Percent of Project See instructions for additional information to be provided. ❑ Yes x No Item 9. Will the assistance requested cause the displacement of individuals, families, businesses or farms? ❑Yes xNo Number of Individuals Families Businesses Farms Item 10. Is there other related assistance on this See instructions for additional project (previous, pending, or anticipated)? information to be provided. ❑ Yes x No Item 11. Is the project in a designated flood hazard area? See instructions for additional information to be provided. ❑ Yes x No ABTPA-4 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY BUDGET SUMMARY Section A-Budget Summary L ~ e s n d u ~ e Budget Categories (1) ABTPA Funds (2) Cash Match ~3) In-Kind Match (4) Total 1 A Personnel (Salaries) 104,145 10,000 114,145 2 A Personnel (Fringe Benefits) 39,467 39,467 3 B Contractual 0 4 C Travel 7,200 7,200 5 D Equipment 0 6 E Supplies & Direct Operating Exp. 27,650 14,400 42,050 7 Total Direct Charges (sum o+,-s) 138,915 49,467 14,400 202,862 8 F Indirect Costs 9 TOTALS (sum ot7-8) 138,995 49,467 14,400 202,862 Section B-Cash and/or In-Kind Match Enter separately each source of matching funds and the amounts. Total Match must agree with Line 9, Column 2 above and the total of lines 14 (b) and (c) on ABTPA-1. CASH TOTAL 49,467 Source Amount Source Amount City of Paris 49,467 PROGRAM INCOME (To be utiliZed.) TOTAL 49,467 Total Program Income (available) $ IN-KIND (Total must agree with ABTPA-1, Line 14c.) TOTAL 0 Schedule Amount Schedule Amount A D B E 14,400 C TOTAL MATCH 63,867 ABTPA-5 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE A PERSONNEL 1. Direct Salaries (1) (2) (3) (4) Title or Position ~ % of Salary Z ABTPA Funds Cash Match In-Kind TOTAL 3 (p►) 100% 57,150 0 57,150 (B) 100% 46,995 0 46,995 (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (1) (J) (K) (L) Overtime 10,000 10,000 TOTAL Direct Salaries 104,145 10,000 114,145 2. Fringe Benefits % or $ Rate FICA @ 7.65% 8,732 8,732 Retirement @ 12•0% 13,698 13,698 Insurance @ $400/month 9,600 9,600 Other (Explain) Worker's Comp @ 5•28% 6,026 6,026 Other (Explain) Unemployment @ 1% 1,141 1,141 Other (Explain) Life Insurance @$7.05/Month 169 169 Other (explain) Disability TOTAL Fringe Benefits @54.20/Month 101 39,467 101 39,467 TOTAL PERSONNEL BUDGET 104,145 49,467 153,612 ABTPA-6 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE A NARRATIVE 1. Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities of each position. (Job posting can not substitute for descriptive narrative for each position.) 2. Percentage of salary to be funded by grant funds. 3. Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. 4. Include percent of time on auto theft for each position. (40 hours per week) ABTPA-7 ktitzacnmenT) ATPA -7 DETECTIVE SERGEANT The Detective Sergeant will be in charge of the day to day operations of the Auto Theft Task Force and shall be subject to the supervision of the Chief of Police, Paris, Texas, be subject to such orders as the Chief may prescribe, not inconsistent with the laws on the State of Texas or the mandates of the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant. He shall devote 100% of his time to official duties unless granted leave by the Chief of Police. His responsibilities shall be: 1) Supervise the Task Force in all its operations. 2) Keep the proper records and be responsible for the maintenance of all reports to the State of Texas and Chief of Police. 3) Work with every responsible, legitimate group or agency in a cooperative effort to prevent auto theft by educating the public and officers. 4) Work diligently and effortlessly in the investigation of and pursuit of all crimes involving theft of automobiles. 5) Enforce all laws relating to the theft of automobiles. 6) Assist in the prosecution of a11 those charged with the crime of auto theft or other related crimes. ABTPA-8 kAtiacnmeni) ATPA-7 INVESTIGATOR The Investigator will work under the supervision of the Detective Sergeant and shall be subject to the supervision of the Chief of Police, Paris, Texas and shall be subject to such orders as the Chief of Police subscribes not inconsistent with the laws of the State of Texas or the mandates of the Texas Auto Theft Prevention Authority. He shall devote his full time to his official duties unless granted leave of absence by the Chief of Police or his designee, the Detective Sergeant. The Investigator's responsibilities shall be: 1) Assist the supervisor in all operations of the Task Force when requested. 2) Keep the proper records and reports to turn in to the supervisor as required. 3) Work with every responsible, legitimate group or agency in a cooperative effort to prevent auto theft by educating the public and officers. 4) Work diligently and relentlessly in the investigation of and pursuit of all crimes involving the theft of automobiles. Assist in the prosecution of all those charged with auto theft and other related crimes. ABTPA-9 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY $c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE A - OVERTIME NARRATIVE REQUIRED NARRATIVE: Provide a brief summary on the use of overtime funds. 1. Include description of work activity to be conducted. 2. Estimate number of hours and cost for overtime activities. ABTPA-10 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE B PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES (1) (2) (3) (4) Description of Service ABTPA Funds Cash Match In-Kind Match TOTAL (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ABTPA-11 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE B NARRATIVE REQUIRED NARRATIVE: Briefly describe any anticipated contractual arrangement and work products expected. Describe basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Professional services (such as consultants, trainers, counselors, evaluators, etc.) should be described by type of service, number of hours, rate per hour, and travel costs, if any. ABTPA-12 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY $c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE C TRAVEL 1. Local Travel (1) (2) (3) (4) Title or Position Miles Traveled Annually/$Rate ABTPA Funds Cash Match In-Kind Match TOTAL (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL 2. In-State Travel S eci clearl and use continuation a es if ssarv) Purpose Destination ABTPA Funds Cash Match In-Kind Match TOTAL Quarterly Board Meeting AUStltl, TX 2,000 2,000 ABTPA Conference/Grant Undgtgrrpltt@CI 2,500 2,500 ABTPA Grant Workshop 14USt117, TX 50o 500 TAVTI Training Dallas, Tx 2,000 2,000 IN-STATE TRAVEL TOTAL 7,000 7,000 3. Out-of-State Travel S eci clearl and use continuation a es if ecessary) Purpose Destination ABTPA Funds Cash Match In-Kind Match TOTAL OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TOTAL TOTAL TRAVEL BUDGET 7,000 7,000 ABTPA-13 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE C NARRATIVE REQUIRED NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the applicant's travel policy (i.e., mileage rates and per diem rates). Specify purposes for each item of travel. Break out costs of each in-state and each out-of-state trip to separately show the specific costs of transportation and per diem. The travel policy for the City of Paris, which will be the policy of the Northeast Texas ATTF, is as fol lows: Mileage: $0.55 per mile Per Diem: $39.00 -$59.00 per day depending on the city, as allowed by the IRS We sent one (1) officer to the Grant Workshop in Austin. It cost approximately $425.00. We plan to send at least one (1) officer to the Quarterly ABTPA Board Meetings. It is estimated to cost $2000.00. It is estimated to cost $2500.00 for two (2) officers to attend the ABTPA Conference/Grant Awards meeting. We would like to send at least one (1) to TAVTI Conference a# an estimated cost of $2200.00. ABTPA-14 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE D EQUIPMENT PURCHASES (1) (2) (3) (4) Equipment Name or Description and Quantity (Do Not List Brand Names) ABTPA Funds Cash Match In-Kind Match TOTAL (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) . (G) (H) W) (K) (L) (M) (N) (O) (P) (Q) TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES ABTPA-15 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE D NARRATIVE REQUIRED NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the use of equipment and the cost of each line item. ABTPA-16 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE E SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES (1) (2) (3) (4) Directly Charged Supplies and Other Operating Expenses ABTPA Funds Cash Match In-Kind Match TOTAL (A) Two (2) City Vehicles 14,400 14,400 (B) Gasoline for Two (2) Vehicles 15,000 15,000 (C) Insurance and liability for vehicles 12,000 12,000 (D) Clothing allowance 1500 1500 (E) Office supplies 500 500 (F) Cell phone charges 1200 1200 (G) Postage 50 50 (H) Film Processing 500 500 (I) Phones (IN-house) 1700 1700 (J) Office expense and utilities 4,000 4,000 (K) Confidential funds 2,000 2,000 (L) (M) (N) (O) (P) (Q) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES 27,650 14,400 42,050 ABTPA-17 ABTPA-18 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE E NARRATIVE REQUIRED NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item AND THE USE OF EACH ITEM. (A) Two vehicles will be furnished by the City of Paris as part of its in-kind match at a value of $600.00 per month, or $14,400.00 annually. (B) Monthly gasoline costs are estimated to be $1250 for both vehicles, or $15,000.00 annually. (C) Insurance and liability fees for two (2) vehicles are estimated to be $1200.00 annually. (D) The two officers assigned to the Task Force are to receive $750.00 each for clothing allowance each annually, for a total of $1500.00. (E) Office supplies include ink pens, typewriter ribbons, correction tape, note pads, letterheads, business cards, computer paper, Etc. This is estimated to cost $500.00 annually. (F) The estimated cost monthly for two (2) cell phones is 4100.00 per month, or annually $1200.00. (G) Postal is estimated to be $50.00 annually. (H) It is estimated to cost $500.00 annually for recording interviews of victims and suspects (CD's, DVD's, etc.). (I) An in-house phone expense for two (2) phones is estimated to cost $1700.00 annually at the Paris Police department. (J) Office expenses and utilities are estimated to be$333.00 per month, or $4000.00 per year. (K) Confidential funds will be used for either the purchase of services,'evidence, or specific information. ABTPA-19 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE F NARRATIVE Currently ABTPA does not fund indirect costs, except for the Council of Governments agencies. Applicants may not use option (A) without having an official cost allocation plan developed in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87. The amount may be entered as ABTPA funds or cash match for those applicants having such an approved plan. ABTPA-20 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY $c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE (Instructions) 1. To be considered for funding, a proposed grant project: 1. Must address a problem that is clearly identified, is measurable and is supported by relevant statistical evidence; 2. Must minimize duplication or overlapping of existing programs; 3. Must have a design wherein the activities and goals are realistic and attainable; 4. Preferably should, but is not required to, be innovative in its concept/ desig n/ope ration; (a project is considered innovative if it provides a new and different strategy or approach that prevents, deters, intervenes, or stops a criminal act from occurring); 5. Must have a cost structure which is realistic when compared to its goals; 6. Must cooperate and coordinate its activities with other appropriate agencies/projects; 7. Must include measures to assure that it demonstrates cross-cultural awareness in all project activities and in its staffing and training; and 8. Must include a proposed evaluation design that provides relevant data to measure the effectiveness of the project and a plan for performing such evaluation. II. Accordingly, the Program Narrative must present the information by which the eligibility and merit of the project can be assessed. Applications will be scored and ranked numerically, for funding consideration, according to the congruence of the. project with the criteria stated above. At a minimum, the five sections of the Program Narrative must include the following information: PROBLEM STATEMENT & HISTORICAL IWFORMATION: (Please limit information to 2 pgs) ♦ Provide an assessment of the auto theft problem in the areas of coverage and what efforts have been undertaken to address it. a. Describe and document trends of the problem and the need that makes this grant necessary. (e.g., cite 3 years of UCR data) b. Identify the target population and the geographic target area. c. Describe existing activities that address the problem. d. Describe the extent to which this project will duplicate or overlap existing activities, and why that (if any) is necessary. e. Provide and cite accurate statistical date for problem in project area. ABTPA-21 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE (Instructions Continued) 2. PROPOSED GOALS & OBJECTIVES: ♦ The applicant must provide specific goals and objectives for the project that are consistent with the proposal. The goals should reflect the overall impact that you intend the project to attain. ♦ The objectives should explain how the goal will be accomplished. The activities described should support the goal and be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-oriented. ♦ The applicant must include a goal that addresses auto theft, auto burg/ary, and crime prevention that you intend the project to attain. a. Describe the specific goals of the project. b. Describe the proposed activities of this project. Include any quantifiable data by which project activities can be measured. c. Describe how the project will impact the stated problem. d. Describe the functions of significant personnel involved. e. Describe proposed plan for auto theft crime prevention, education and training. 3. FUNCTIONS OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The functions of the project should: ♦ Identify the target population, the estimated number of persons to be served, and the service needs to be met by this project. - ♦ Describe the applicant's experience or qualifications. ♦ Describe how this project will cooperate/coordinate activities with other appropriate agencies/projects. ♦ Describe in what way (if any) is this project innovative and what methods taken to assure that the project demonstrates cross-cultural awareness in all project activities and in its staffing and training. 4. EVALUATION DESIGN: ♦ The program evaluation should indicate how the applicant will assess the success of the project and the extent to which the strategy achieved the project's goals and objectives. a. Describe the design of a plan for local evaluation of this project. b. Cite relevant data that will be used to measure the effectiveness of this project. c. Describe the mechanism to evaluate the program's progress. ABTPA-22 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE 1. Problem Statement and Historical Information (See Instructions on page 17) The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force was first funded by the Texas Automobile Burglary Theft Prevention Authority in 1994. The Texas Department of Public Safety Motor Vehicle Theft Service had the only full-time motor vehicle theft investigators in the northeast Texas area. The Texas Department of Public safety had two sergeants assigned to our area at that time. Today they have three. The population in our coverage area is approximately 550,000. There are over 750,000 vehicles registered in the coverage area. The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force consists of finro officers, a sergeant and an investigator. One hundred percent of the officers' time is used to investigate motor vehicle crimes. In 2008 we were reporting 273 motor vehicle thefts. This year we are reporting the UCR of 407 thefts. We have added Bowie County UCR's which explains the increase. The BMV's increased from 482 in 2008 to 804 this year. Adding Bowie County increased the BMV's. They annually average 462 BMV's. The Northeast Texas ATTF works closely with all agencies in the coverage area. We assist all agencies that request our help. We have identified several small groups of individuals including juveniles in our area that are committing the BMV's. We have arrested some, but they either get released to parents or make bond. The process starts over unfortunately. December and January, 2008-09 were the biggest months for BMV's in Paris. We made forty arrests during the first finro quarters. The Northeast Texas ATTF is co-sponsoring a training class in Paris May 5th with DPS. This is an eight hour class for patrol officers.DPS provided one training class in the Cooke/Grayson County area which Det. Jeremy Massey assisted with part of the training. Coverage area: Bowie, Camp, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus Counties. There were approximately 750 motor vehicle thefts in this coverage area. This was a 7% increase from 701 from last year. We will strive to meet our goal next year and determine the problem areas. There are only five full-time motor vehicle theft investigators including the three Sergeants from DPS Motor Vehicle Theft Service and our finro investigators. The cooperative effort between our Task Force and DPS will continue. There is a training class scheduled in Paris in May. There are plans to have another training class in our coverage area. Historical Information The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force consists of two officers from the Paris Police Department. A sergeant and an investigator spend 100% of their time investigating auto crimes in the twelve county coverage area. Efforts are coordinated with the three DPS MVTS sergeants. ABTPA-23 Continuation of Historical Information 2008 Number of Vehicle Thefts BMV's Lamar(includes Paris) 112 335 Bowie 236 171 Delta 19 17 Fannin 39 65 Franklin 20 14 Hopkins 41 82 Red River 24 32 Titus 119 186 TOTAL 610 902 Grayson 225 461 Camp 14 26 Morris 14 6 TOTAL 253 493 The total for all counties is 863 for vehicle thefts and 1395 for BMV's. The vehicle thefts were up about 19% and the BMV's decreased 3%. ABTPA-24 (Attachment) ATPA-21 AGENCIES ASSISTED 1. FANNIN COUNTY S.O. 2. BONHAM P.D. 3. LEONARD P.D. 4. HONEY GROVE P.D. 5. FANNIN COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR 6. GRAYSON COUNTY S.O. 7. SHERMAN P.D. 8. LAMAR COUNTY S.O. 9. PARIS P.D. 10. RENO P.D. 11. DELTA COUNTY S.O. 12. RED RIVER COUNTY S.O. 13. CLARKSVILLE P.D. 14. TITUS COUNTY S.O. 15. MT. PLEASANT P.D. 16. CAMP COUNTY S.O. 17. PITTSBURG P.D. 18. FRANKLIN COUNTY S.O. 19. MT. VERNON P.D. 20. HOPKINS COUNTY S.O. 21. SULPHUR SPRINGS P.D. 22. HUNT COUNTY S.O. 23. GREENVILLE P.D. 24. DALLAS P.D. 25. NORTH TEXAS ATTF 26. TEXAS DPS MVTS 27. TEXAS DPS NARCOTICS 28. LAMAR COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR 29. DELTA COUNTY TAX-ASSESSOR 30. CHOCTAW COUNTY S.O. 31. HUGO, OK. P.D. 32. CARTER COUNTY,OK 33. O.S.B.I. 34. F.B.I. 35. TEXAS SOUTHWEST CATTLE RAISERS 36. PARIS FELONY CRIMES 37. PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE DPS 38. COMMERCE P.D. 39. ALL DISTRICT/COUNTY ATTORNIES 40. N.I.C.B. NORTHEAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE CITY OF PARIS SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 TO PRESENT PROPERTY RECOVERED: VEHICLES RECOVERED PARTS & PROPERTY RECOVERED: NUMBER OF ARREST: SALVAGE INSPECTIONS: VEHICLES INSPECTED: CRIME PREVENTION/TRAINING PROGRAMS 1,613 (Value-$8,857,000.00) VALUE-$1,547,000.00 782 301 5,000 111 ABTPA-25 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE 2. Goals and Objectives (See Instructions on page 18) The total vehicle theft in the twelve county coverage area in the 2008 / 2009 grant period was 863. This is a 19% increase from the 701 in the 2007 / 2008 period. We will strive to accomplish the goal of a 5% decrease in the next grant year. I feel that the increase was from more 12-20 year old offenders stealing cars. In Paris we identified three different groups. We were able to make cases on some of the offenders. The same groups are committing the majority of the BMV's in Paris. In 2007 there was approximately 1900 BMV's in our area. This year we had approximately 1395. This was a 22% decrease. We are working with the patrol officers to process the vehicles for what evidence we can obtain. The pawn tickets are checked to develop leads also. We have aired a PSA on the local Paris N station and also get the local papers to print articles to make the public aware of preventative measures. Due to manpower, we are performing more reactive than proactive operations. DPS MVTS cooperation is a very important part of our operations. They assist in all major investigations. These are the tools we use to complete investigations to the end: • Obtain and develop information on vehicles crimes (thefts, U UV, BMV,etc.)and identification of offenders • Interview and interrogate offenders and witnesses • Locate and recover stolen vehicles, parts, etc. • Identify altered vehicles (salvage yard inspections & 68A inspections) • Investigate insurance fraud • Arrest offenders and use the required follow-up for prosecution • Set and appear at hearings to restore the stolen property • Communicate with pawn details to develop possible leads or suspects • Educate the officers and public in ways to prevent vehicle thefts and BMV's • Inspect salvage dealers, repair shops, and vehicle dealers • Assist Tax-Assessors in identifying fraudulent documents • Assist Tax-Assessors in training personnel on proper documentation The Northeast Texas ATTF will continue to do H.E.A.T. programs with VIN etchings when requested. We make public presentations to civic groups and have booths at local fairs and car shows. We have one training class schedule for May. We work with all agencies in our coverage area to combat auto theft and other related crimes. Continuing goals of the Northeast Texas ATTF for next year are: • Strive to continue the reduction of burglary of motor vehicles • Strive for a reduction in the occurrence of auto theft • Continue our efforts at prevention of auto theft and burglary of motor vehicles • Work diligently to present three Auto Theft Recognition training classes • Continue monthly meetings with agencies and prosecutors to determine the types and locations of needed investigations The City Of Paris has the following grant: . Felony Crimes Unit Our officers are trained in cultural diversity, public awareness, and legal updates of all Federal, State, and case laws on a regular basis. ABTPA-26 Proposed Proiect Activities Our coverage area is approximately 8,000 square miles with a population of just over 400,000 over twelve counties. There are over 750,000 vehicles registered in our area with an estimated five (5) percent average increase over our coverage area. We assist with cases in forty (40) different agencies. The agencies in our area are smaller agencies with no full-time auto theft investigators. We have had the same number of officers since the inception in September, 1994. The Northeast Texas ATTF with DPS MVTS has one training class schedule for May and another planned in the fiscal year. ABTPA-27 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE 3. Functions of the Proposed Project (See Instructions on page 18) The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has a coverage area of 8,000 square miles which covers most of northeast Texas. Our officers handle all auto thefts, BMV's, and related crimes, whether covert or overt. The Task Force performs inspections on salvage yards, dealers, repair shops, and scrap metal yards. A new problem that has popped up for everyone is vehicles being stolen and sold to scrap yards, not salvage yards. It has been a chore regulating these businesses and training them about what has to be documented. This has helped to prevent some thefts of older vehicles and other related crimes as, parts thefts. The Task Force sergeant uses records to document the types of cases, property involved, disposition of the cases, recoveries of vehicles and other property and the values, and types and number of arrests is made. The records are then used to complete quarterly reports. The Sergeant meets weekly with the Paris Police Chief and the Lamar County Sheriff, at least monthly with Sheriffs and Chiefs of Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Red River, and Hopkins Counties. He meets when necessary with the Prosecutors. We always strive to reach the primary goal of reducing auto theft, BMV's, and other related crimes.. ABTPA-28 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY PROGRAM NARRATIVE 4. Proposed Evaluation Design (See Instructions on page 18) The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force sergeant will meet monthly with the Chief of Police, Sheriffs, And Prosecutors in the coverage area in an effort to provide ongoing evauation of the program. The statistical data used for the evaluation is as follows: 1. Number of auto theft cases 2. Number of auto theft related cases 3. number of auto theft cases presented to and accepted by the prosecutors of each county 4. Number of seizure cases 5. Number of vehicles, parts, or other property that is recovered 6. Number of salvage yards, car dealers, and repair shops inspected 7. Number of vehicles inspected 8. Number of training classes presented to officers 9. Number of agencies assisted 10. Number of public awareness programs The Task Force members meet weekly with the Criminal Investigation Divisions of agencies in our coverage area. The targeted areas for investigations are determined at these meetings. ABTPA-29 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY DESIGNATION OF GRANT OFFICIALS ABTPA rules require that three persons be designated to the positions of Authorized Official, Project Director, and Financial OfFicer for the purposes of administering a grant. The Project Director and the Financial Officer may not be the same person, but under extenuating circumstances, one person may otherwise fill two positions. In accordance with the criteria and definition of responsibilities set forth in the Financial and Administrative Requirements section of the ABTPA Grant Application and Administration Guidelines governing submission of this application, the following designations are made: APPLICANT: PROJECT TITLE: Mr. Ms. Project Director (Type or Print) Title and Agency Business Address (Street or P. O. Box) City Zip Telephone and Fax Numbers Mr. Ms. Financial Officer (Type or Print) Title and Agency Business Address (Street or P. O. Box) City Zip Telephone and Fax Numbers Mr. Ms. Authorized Official (Type or Print) Title and Agency Business Address (Street or P. O. Box) City Zip Telephone and Fax Numbers ABTPA-30 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CERTIFICATION The Grantee hereby assures and certifies compliance with Subchapter II, Part A of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C., Sections 12131-12134, and Department of Justice ADA regulations, 28 CFR Part 35. Authorized Official Date Grantee Project Title. ABTPA-31 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION Non Supplanting Certification I certify that the programs proposed in this application meet all the requirements of the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4413(32a), §6(a)(7), (a) Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4413(32a), §6(a)(7), requires that state funds provided by this Act shall not be used to supplant state or local funds. Public Law 98-473 requires that federal funds provided by that Act shall not be used to supplant state or local funds. I further certify that ABTPA funds have not been used to replace state or local funds that would have been available in the absence of ABTPA funds. The certification shall be incorporated in each grantee's report of expenditure and status of funds referred to under §57.3(6) of this title (relating to Adoption by Reference). AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL DATE GRANTEE ABTPA-32 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT The attached digest of your grant application represents the Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority Board's approved amount. The digest represents budgeted amounts only and does not approve any items that conflict with the participating agency's personnel, procurement, travel, or local government code policies and procedures. The grantee will be responsible in determining that the following requirements are being met prior to the release of funds: 1) Salaries are in accordance with local policy of the participating agencies. 2) Personnel are classified in accordance with the needed qualification for the position. 3) Fringe Benefits are in accordance with local policy of the participating agencies. 4) Travel Policy is in accordance with the travel policy of the participating agencies. Authorized Official Grantee Date ABTPA-33 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM CERTIFICATION I, , certify that: This agency employs fewer than 50 people; therefore, the (Agency) is not required to file an equal opportunity program in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et sec., Subpart E. or This agency employs 50 or more people and has received or applied to the Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority for total funds in excess of $25,000; therefore, the has formulated an equal employment opportunity (Agency) program in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et se Subpart E and that it is on file in the office of: (name) (title) _ (address) for review or audit by an official of the Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority as required by relevant laws and regulations. PROJECT TITLE: Authorized Official (signature) Project Director (signature) Date Date ABTPA-34 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION ASSURANCES A Grantee and the Applicant hereby makes and certifies that as grantee, it and any subgrantee shall comply with the following conditions: 1. A grantee and sub grantee must comply with ABTPA grant rules and UGMS. 2. A grantee and sub grantee must comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 573, by ensuring that no officer, employee, or member of the applicant's governing body or of the applicant's contractor shall vote or confirm the employment of any persons related within the second degree of affinity or the third degree of consanguinity to any member of the governing body or to any other ofFcer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person. This prohibition shall not prohibit the employment of a person who shall have been continuously employed for a period of finro years, or such period stipulated by local law, prior to the election or appointment of the officer, employee, or governing body member related to such person in the prohibited degree. 3. A grantee and sub grantee must insure that all information collected, assembled or maintained by the applicant relative to a project will be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law. 4. A grantee and sub grantee must comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, which requires all regular, special or called meeting of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law. 5. A grantee and sub grantee must comply with Section 231.006, Texas Family Code, which prohibits payments to a person who is in arrears on child payments. 6. No health and human services agency or public safety or law enforcement agency may contact with or issue a license, certificate or permit to the owner, operator or administrator of a facility if the license, permit or certificate has been revoked by another health and human services agency or public safety or law enforcement agency. 7. A grantee and sub grantee that is a law enforcement agency regulated by Texas Government Code, Chapter 415, must be in compliance with all rules adopted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education pursuant to Chapter 415, Texas Government Code or must provide the grantor agency with a certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education that the agency is in process of achieving compliance with such rules. ABTPA-35 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION ASSURANCES (continued) 8. When incorporated into a grant award or contract, these standards assurances contained in the application package become terms or conditions for receipt of grant funds. Administering state agencies and local sub recipients shall maintain an appropriate contact administration system to insure that all terms, conditions, and specifications are met. (See Section .36 for additional guidance on contract provisions.) 9. A grantee and sub grantee must comply with the Texas Family Code, Section 261.101 which requires reporting of all suspected cases of child abuse to local law enforcement authorities and to the Texas Department of Child Protective and Regulatory Services. Grantees and sub grantees shall also ensure that all program personnel are properly trained and aware of this requirement. 10. Grantees and sub grantees will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (q the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to the nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (I) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application. 11. Grantees and sub grantees will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction sub agreements. 12. Grantees and sub grantees will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. ABTPA-36 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY 8c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION ASSURANCES (continued) 13. Grantees and sub grantees will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act (5 U.S.C. § 7321-29) which limit the political activity of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 14. Grantees and sub grantees will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, as applicable. 15. Grantees and sub grantees will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will notify the Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA. (E011738) 16. Grantees and sub grantees will comply with Article IX, Section 5 of the state appropriations act which prohibit the use of state funds to influence the outcome of any election or the passage or defeat af any legislative measure. AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION ASSURANCES CERTIFICATION I certify that the programs proposed in this application meet all the requirements of the Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority Program, that all the information presented is correct, and that the applicant will comply with the provisions of the Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority and all other federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. By appropriate language incorporated in each grant, sub grant, or other document under which funds are to be disbursed, the undersigned shall assure that the applicable conditions above apply to all recipients of assistance. Authorized OfFicial Date ABTPA-37 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY $c THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY SPECIAL CONDITION INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT CERTIFICATION The grantee hereby assures compliance by itself and its applicable sub-recipients (contractors) with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, PL 104 - 156 and, particularly, with the requirements of OMB Circular A-133 as follows (check one): 1. Grant(s) expenditures of $300,000 or more in federal funds - An annual single audit by an independent auditor made in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A-133. 2. Grant(s) expenditures of $300,000 or more in state funds - An annual single audit by an independent auditor made in accordance with the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards (UGCMS). 3. Grant(s) expenditures of less than $300,000 in federal funds - Exempt from the Single Audit Act. However, ABTPA may require a limited scope audit as defined in OMB Circular A-133. 4. Grant(s) expenditures less than $300,000 but $50,000 or more in state funds - A program-specific audit. 5. Grant(s) expenditures less than a total of $50,000 in state funds - Financial Statements audited in accardance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GASS). NOTE: Grantees exempt from the Single Audit Act requirements (i.e. those expending less than $300,000 in total federal tinancial assistance) are prohibited from charging the cost of a Single Audit to a Federal Award. Authorized Official (Signature) Date Grantee Organization Financial Officer (Signature) / Date Grant Number - Regardless of items checked above, the grantee should, within 60 days following the date of the grant award, furnish the followmg information: 1. The identity of the organization conducting the audit. 2. Approximate time audit will be conducted. 3. Audit coverage to be provided. ABTPA-38