HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-0812 IL Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO ILLINOIS MOTOR THEFT
PREVENTION COUNCIL FOR GRANT FOR AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, is hereby
authorized to submit a proposal, a copy of which is attached,
to the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council for a
grant to fund an auto theft task force.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: August 12, 1992
Adopted: August 12, 1992
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ILLINOIS MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION COUNCIL
AWARD AGREEMENT COVER PAGE
PROGRAM TITLE: Kane County Auto Theft Task Force
IMPLEMENTING ENTITY: City of Elgin on behalf of the Elgin Police Department
STREET ADDRESS: 150 Dexter Court
CITY: Elgin
STATE: Illinois
ZIP CODE: 60120
X Unit of Government
TYPE OF IMPLEMENTING ENTITY: Not-For-Profit Entity
Business Organization
IRS TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36-6005862
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: Larry L. Rice
TITLE: Elgin City Manager
TELEPHONE: (708) 931-5599
PROGRAM FINANCIAL OFFICER: James Bolerjack
TITLE: Financial Director
TELEPHONE: (708) 931-5626
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Charles A. Gruber
TITLE: Chief of Police
TELEPHONE: (708) 931-6000
CONTACT PERSON: Thomas P. Shergold
TITLE: Police Officer
TELEPHONE: (708) 931-6036
EST. START DATE: August 24, 1992
EST. END DATE: August 23, 1993
AGREEMENT NUMBER: MV 93-011
PROGRAM FUNDING:
Motor Vehicle Trust Funds: $ 150,000
Other Funds (optional): $ 0
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDING: $ 150,000
ILLINOIS MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION COUNCIL
Award Agreement #93-011
Kane County Auto Theft Task Force
This agreement is entered into by the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, with its offices
at The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
60606, hereinafter referred to as the "Council," and the City of Elgin, Illinois on behalf of the Elgin
Police Department, referred to as the "Implementing Entity," with its principal offices at 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois, 60120, for implementation of the Kane County Auto Theft Task Force.
WHEREAS, Chapter 95 1/2, Paragraph 1301 et seq. of the Illinois Revised Statutes establishes the
Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council to "prevent, combat and reduce motor vehicle theft in
Illinois;and to improve and support motor vehicle theft law enforcement, prosecution and administration
of motor vehicle theft laws by establishing statewide planning capabilities for and coordination of
financial resources;" and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Council's rules entitled, "Rules for the Award and Monitoring of Trust
Funds," the Council awards Trust Funds received pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act
and enters into agreements with federal and state agencies, units of local government, corporations,
neighborhood, community, or business organizations entitled to use such funds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act, the Council named the following
program areas as the focus of the Statewide Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Strategy for calendar year
1992:
1) Supporting multi jurisdictional task force efforts that integrate state and local law enforcement
agencies for the purpose of enhancing the capability of motor vehicle theft law enforcement;
2) Enhancing the basic, in-service, and specialized training programs for criminal justice personnel
dealing with motor vehicle theft;
3) Monitoring motor vehicle theft and recovery patterns in the state and, if warranted, developing
and implementing appropriate program responses;
4) Building a strong infrastructure, including public information, to support the battle against motor
vehicle theft in Illinois;
5) Improving data collection and analysis;
6) Evaluating the effectiveness of programs;
7) Encouraging the use of the latest technology, innovative programs, and programs of proven
effectiveness;
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8) Planning and implementing creative approaches to stemming motor vehicle theft;
9) Ensuring a balanced approach to motor vehicle theft law enforcement to avoid overloading any
component of the criminal justice system;
10) Enhancing the capability to prosecute motor vehicle theft offenders; and
11) Enhancing the capability to address the correctional needs of motor vehicle theft offenders.
WHEREAS, the Council designated the Implementing Entity to receive Trust Funds on behalf of the
Kane County Auto Theft Task Force for the purpose of implementing a program to address one or more
of the named areas; and
WHEREAS, the Implementing Entity intends to act as the agent for all other units of government
participating in the task force with respect to receipt of such Trust Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Implementing Entity intends to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the
participating units of government to participate in the multi jurisdictional task force for the purpose of
enforcing motor vehicle theft laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AGREED by and between the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
Council and the Implementing Entity, as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
Act - the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act (Illinois Revised Statutes, chapter 95 1/2,
paragraph 1301 et seq.).
Authority - the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
Chairman - the Chairman of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.
Council - the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.
Executive Director - the Executive Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
Trust Funds - funds from the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Trust Fund established by the
Act.
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SECTION 2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
This agreement takes effect on August 24, 1992 and expires on August 23, 1993, unless the expiration
date is extended by an amendment to this agreement. The Council will not be responsible for costs
incurred before the effective date, or after the expiration date of this agreement, unless otherwise noted
herein.
SECTION 3. COMMENCEMENT OF PERFORMANCE
If performance has not commenced within 60 days of original starting date of this agreement, the
Implementing Entity is required to report in writing to the Executive Director the steps taken to initiate
the program, the reasons for the delay, and the expected starting date.
The Executive Director may cancel this agreement or extend the implementation date of the program
past the 60-day period.
If this agreement is terminated pursuant to this section any funds advanced to the Implementing Entity,
as provided in Section 5 of this agreement, will be repaid to the Council in toto upon notification by
the Council.
SECTION 4. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET
The Implementing Entity is required to undertake and perform in a satisfactory manner the program
mutually determined in and set out in the Program Description attached hereto and incorporated herein
as Exhibit A and the Budget attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.
SECTION 5. PAYMENT
Implementing entities will normally be reimbursed for expenses incurred upon submission of the
monthly fiscal report. The Council recognizes that in some instances the implementing entity may not
possess sufficient resources to support the program described in the award agreement on a reimbursable
basis and that individual programs may require substantial start-up costs. Consequently, implementing
entities may request a cash advance to cover the initial period of the agreement. Such requests must
be submitted in writing to the Executive Director within thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated start
date of the funded program and should include the purpose of the proposed expenditure and the reasons
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necessitating the advance.
Disbursement of Trust Funds will be made on the basis of expenses and obligations reported on the
monthly fiscal report. Obligations reported on the Fiscal Report will be disbursed only if the payment
is to be liquidated within thirty (30) days of receipt of the state warrant. This report should be
submitted monthly unless otherwise specified in the award agreement. Requests for disbursements of
Trust Funds made on fiscal reports that are submitted later than the specified deadline (see section 8)
will be paid only at the discretion of the Council. Requests for final reimbursement must be received
by the Council no later than 45 days after the termination of the agreement.
The final disbursement of Trust Funds will be made on the basis of expenditures reported in the final
financial status report. This disbursement will be made on the basis of total agreement costs and will
not be made until the Implementing Entity has satisfied any applicable match requirements of the award
agreement. Should the Implementing Entity fail to meet any match required in the agreement, an
appropriate adjustment will be made in the final disbursement.
The maximum amount of Trust Funds payable under this agreement is$150,000.00. The Implementing
Entity is required to deposit Trust Funds received pursuant to this agreement into an interest bearing
bank account, if permitted by law, separate from any of its other bank accounts or to treat such funds
as a separate line item per its budget and audited financial statements.
SECTION 6. OBLIGATIONAL LIMITATION
Payment under this agreement is subject to passage of a suitable and sufficient appropriation by the
Illinois General Assembly. Obligations of the Council and the State of Illinois will cease immediately
without penalty of further payment being required in any fiscal year should the actions of the General
Assembly or any applicable funding source result in the failure to appropriate or otherwise make
available sufficient funds for this agreement.
SECTION 7. NON-SUPPLANTING
Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Pforeirticififiluattrmitids.affilinandstlitunilicirearbot be used to supplant
other funds allocated or budgeted for such activities. Every recipient of Trust Funds must maintain a
level of financial support for activities exclusive of any Trust Funds and capital expenditures that is
equal to or greater than, the level existing prior to the receipt of the Trust Funds.
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SECTION 8. MONTHLY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Implementing entities are required to submit monthly fiscal reports to the Council detailing program
expenditures in a form and manner required by the Council.
Implementing entities also are required to submit monthly performance reports to the Council detailing
achievement relative to the performance measures contained in the award document in a form and
manner required by the Council.
Monthly fiscal reports and program performance reports are due on or before the fifteenth of the
following month.
SECTION 9. REQUIRED INFORMATION REPORTING
Implementing entities and entities participating in the program implemented by this award agreement
are required to submit information to the Department of State Police in the form and manner required
by the Department including offense, arrest, charge, court disposition, and other criminal justice
information and shall comply with all rules promulgated in relation thereto.
SECTION 10. PROJECT INCOME
Project Income consists of all gross income (including the acquisition of forfeited property and assets)
earned by the Implementing Entity during the award agreement period as a direct result of the award
of Trust Funds, regardless of when the income is realized. "Direct result" shall be determined by the
Executive Director and means a specific act or set of activities that is directly attributable to Trust
Funds and which is directly attributable to the receipt or expenditure of Trust Funds and which is
directly related to the goals and objectives of the funded project. All project income earned during the
award agreement period will, regardless of when the income is realized, be retained by the
Implementing Entity, and, in accordance with the agreement and with the prior approval of the Council,
will be added to the Trust Funds committed to the project by the Council and Implementing Entity and
be used only to further eligible program goals or objectives.
Implementing entities are required to account for all project income. Project income shall be reported
in the fiscal reports required under Section 8 of this agreement.
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SECTION 11. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
All financial and program records, supporting documents and all other books and records pertaining to
and required to be maintained by the terms of any Council award are required to be maintained and
retained by the Implementing Entity for a period of five (5) years after conclusion or termination of the
award to allow for audit by the Council, the State of Illinois, and any person duly authorized by the
Council. Records should be retained beyond the five year period if an audit is in progress or if the
findings of a completed audit and if any claim, litigation or other action begun before the expiration of
the five (5) year period have not been resolved satisfactorily. If any of these preceding conditions
occurs, then the records should be retained until the audit is completed or the matters at issue are
resolved.
SECTION 12. INSPECTION AND AUDIT
Implementing entities will be responsible for the performance of an independent annual audit of the
fiscal policies, procedures, and practices employed in connection with the awarded program.
The Implementing Entity is required to develop and maintain a record-keeping system to document all
agreement related activities and expenditures paid by Trust Funds. These records will act as the
original source material for compilation of the data required in Section 8 and all other program activity.
The Implementing Entity shall allow Council staff to inspect, examine and audit any agreement-related
records of the implementing entity, and the Council shall have access to relevant books, documents,
papers and records of subcontractors.
Council staff will be responsible for monitoring program performance. Site visits of each funded
program will be conducted on at least an annual basis. Site visits shall, at a minimum, include
examinations of financial and program records.
Known or suspected violations of any law, including fraud, theft, embezzlement, forgery, or other
irregularities, must be immediately communicated to the Executive Director and appropriate federal,
state and local law enforcement officials.
SECTION 13. CLOSE-OUT REQUIREMENTS
Upon termination of the award agreement, the Implementing Entity is required to submit to the Council
within sixty (60) days and in the form and manner required by the Council, a final program report
consisting of the following:
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a) Final financial status report;
b) Final program performance report;
c) Property inventory report; and
d) Any other information or documentation pursuant to terms or special conditions specified in
the award agreement or as otherwise required by the Council.
SECTION 14. IMPLEMENTING ENTITY COMPLIANCE
The Implementing Entity agrees to comply will all applicable laws, regulations, and rules of the Federal
Government and State of Illinois (and rules of the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council) and with
any applicable local ordinances in the performance of this agreement, including but not limited to:
- Those laws, regulations, and rules specified in this agreement;
- The Criminal Identification Act, Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 38, pars. 206-1 et seq.;
- The State Comptroller Act, Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 15, pars. 201 et seq.;
- The rules of the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council; and
- The guidelines and rules of the Department of State Police regarding intelligence
information, specifically the Illinois Law Enforcement Intelligence Network (ILEIN).
SECTION 15. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS
All procurement transactions shall be conducted by the Implementing Entity in a manner to provide,
to the maximum extent practicable, open and free competition. Implementing Entities may use their
own procurement regulations which reflect State and local law, rules, and regulations, provided that all
procurements made with Trust Funds minimally adhere to standards established by the Illinois State
Purchasing Act (Ill. Rev. Stat., 1989, ch. 127, pars. 132, et seq.).
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SECTION 16. NONDISCRIMINATION
The Implementing Entity agrees that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the
benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment or denied access to services,
programs, or activities funded under this agreement on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national
origin, physical or mental handicap not related to ability, unfavorable discharge from military service,
or sex. The Implementing Entity assures, when applicable, compliance with the following laws and
regulations:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended;
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;
- The Age Discrimination Act of 1975;
- The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990;
- The Department of Justice NonDiscrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part 42, subparts C,D,E,
and G;
- The Illinois Human Rights Act, Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 68, pars. 1-101 et seq.; and
- The Illinois Environmental Barriers Act, Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 111 1/2, pars. 3711 et seq.
SECTION 17. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Implementing Entity is required not to use or reveal any research information furnished under this
program by any person and identifiable to any specific private person for any purpose other than the
purpose for which such information was obtained in accordance with this program.
SECTION 18. BRIBERY AND FELONY CONVICTION
The Implementing Entity certifies that it is not barred from being awarded a contract or subcontract
under Section 10.1 or Section 10.3 of"The Illinois Purchasing Act" (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 127, pars.
132.10-1 and 132.10-3).
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SECTION 19. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT
The Implementing Entity certifies that it has not been barred from contracting with a unit of State or
local government as a result of a violation of Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill.
Rev Stat. 1988 Supp., ch.38, pars. 33E3 or 33E4).
SECTION 20. ASSIGNMENT
The Implementing Entity shall make no assignment of this agreement or of any of the monies due
hereunder without prior written approval of the Council.
SECTION 21. SUBCONTRACTING
Any work or professional services subcontracted for must be specified by written contract, and shall
be subject to all provisions contained in this agreement. Subcontracts in excess of $1,000 must be
approved in writing by the Council prior to their effective dates. The Implementing Entity will be liable
for the performance, acts or omissions of any person, organization, partnership or corporation with
which it contracts. The Council will not be responsible for the performance, acts or omissions of any
subcontractor.
SECTION 22. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Implementing Entity, in the performance of this agreement, shall act as an independent contractor
and not as an agent or employee of the Council. The Council will not be responsible for the
performance, acts or omissions of the Implementing Entity. The Implementing Entity will be liable and
will indemnify, defend and hold the Council harmless, to the extent authorized by law, for all claims,
suits, judgments and damages arising from the performance of this agreement.
SECTION 23. EXHIBITS, AMENDMENTS
The documents appended are made a part of this agreement, as exhibits and amendments as the case
may be. Any amendment to this agreement must be signed by the parties to be effective. The
Implementing Entity is required to perform the services subject to this agreement in accordance with
all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in such exhibits and amendments.
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SECTION 24. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
The Executive Director will suspend performance of any award agreement for a period not to exceed
28 days where there has been a determination of noncompliance with any state or federal statute, rule
or regulation, or with such guidelines specified in the award agreement or with the terms or conditions
of this agreement. The Executive Director will reinstate performance of an agreement that has been
so suspended if the noncompliance is corrected within twenty-eight (28) days from the date of
suspension. However, notwithstanding the paragraph below, an award agreement, for which
performance has been suspended, will be terminated by the Executive Director if performance of the
award agreement is not reinstated with twenty-eight (28) days from its suspension. Written notice of
all such actions by the Executive Director will be submitted to the Implementing Entity and members
of the Council as soon as possible, but within seven (7) days.
The Executive Director will immediately terminate any award agreement for any reason of
noncompliance specified in the paragraph above, if performance of the agreement has been suspended
on at least one prior occasion or if such noncompliance cannot be corrected by the Implementing Entity
within twenty-eight (28) days from the date of suspension. Written notice of such termination by the
Executive Director will be submitted to the Implementing Entity and members of the Council as soon
as possible, but within seven (7) days.
SECTION 25. STATEMENTS, PRESS RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS
Any publications of the results or accomplishments of any Council-funded activity or program should
clearly state: 1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project financed with Trust Funds;
2) the dollar amount of Trust Funds awarded for the project or program and 3) the following or
comparable acknowledgement: "This project was supported by a grant from the Illinois Motor Vehicle
Theft Prevention Council. The opinions and views expressed in this report are not necessarily those
of the State of Illinois or the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council." All implementing
entities are required to make this statement when issuing press releases, and other documents describing
projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Trust Funds.
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SECTION 26. FEDERAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Under penalties of perjury, the Implementing Entity certifies that its correct Federal Taxpayer
Identification Number is 36-6005862. The Implementing Entity is operating as a:
_Individual _Real Estate Agent
_Sole Proprietorship X Governmental Agency
_Corporation -Tax Exempt Organization[IRC 501 (a)only]
_Not-for-Profit Corporation -Medical and Health Care Service Provider Corporation
-Trust or Estate
_Partnership
SECTION 27. RENEGOTIATION, MODIFICATION, OR AMENDMENT
Revisions or amendments to an award agreement will begin on the effective date of the amendment and
may be retroactive to a date agreed upon by the Implementing Entity and the Council.
No alteration, variation, modification, termination, addition to, or attempted waiver of any of the
provisions of an award agreement will be valid or binding unless in writing, dated, and signed by the
parties. The parties will agree to renegotiate, modify, or amend the award agreement should federal
or state law or regulations require alteration of the award agreement.
SECTION 28. INTEGRATION
This document and the exhibits, amendments, and items incorporated by reference constitute the entire
agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior and
contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the parties, oral or written, which are not fully
expressed herein. No alleged covenant, representation, or condition not expressed in this agreement
shall affect or be effective to interpret,change or restrict the express provisions of this agreement.
SECTION 29. SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this agreement is held invalid, unenforceable, voidable or void, that term
or provision shall not affect the other terms or provisions of this agreement which can be given effect
without the invalid term or provision.
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SECTION 30. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
If the Implementing Entity has more than 25 employees, the Implementing Entity certifies that it
provides a drug free workplace in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. ch.
127, par. 132.311 et seq.) and will execute the certification form attached hereto.
SECTION 31. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Implementing Entity shall participate in regular briefings of Council-funded program
officials, and other invited local, county, state, or federal officials regarding motor vehicle theft
law enforcement efforts as directed by the Council.
2. The use of Trust Funds as "Official Advance Funds" in connection with this program shall be
in strict accordance with standards and procedures followed by the Illinois State Police.
3. The use of vehicles provided by the insurance industry in connection with the funded program
shall be subject to the terms and conditions of a contractual agreement executed between the
individual insurance company(ies) or its designee and the implementing entity. Additionally,
under no circumstances, shall such vehicles be:
a. Used by program personnel for non-official purposes including, but not limited to: personal
business, leaves, vacations, or similar purposes; or
b. Purchased by the implementing entity or any personnel assigned to the funded program.
4. The activities of the Kane County Auto Theft Task Force shall be overseen by a policy board
consisting of officials from the participating agencies. The board shall supervise and oversee
the operations of the Kane County Auto Theft Task Force and make reports to the Council as
required. The board shall ensure that the operations of the Kane County Auto Theft Task Force
are limited exclusively to enforcement of motor vehicle theft laws of this state, sister states or
the United States. The board shall also have the responsibility for directing the operations of
the Kane County Auto Theft Task Force including:
a. Approving a budget prepared by the person in charge of the day-to-day operations;
b. Prescribing financial procedures;
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c. Establishing project goals and objectives; and setting investigative priorities and targets;
d. Establishing rules and guidelines for operations by supervisors and staff;
e. Receiving and causing to be investigated complaints of misconduct by any member of the
staff of the project;
f. Appointing or dismissing a task force director upon a vote of all members of the policy
board;
g. Coordinating all investigations including those with outside agencies;
h. Meeting at least quarterly and maintaining minutes of those meetings which include votes of
the policy board on all decisions;
i. Approving reports submitted to the Council.
For the purpose of implementing these and related policies and procedures, the Implementing
Entity shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the local, county, state, or federal
agencies participating in the multi jurisdictional task force within 60 days following the
implementation date.
5. The Implementing Entity agrees that the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of
intelligence information shall at least minimally comply with standards and concepts espoused
in 28 CFR Part 23.
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SECTION 32. ACCEPTANCE
The terms of this award agreement are hereby accepted and executed by the proper officers and officials
of the parties hereto:
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City o Elgin
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James B lerpc , Financ' irectorf D e
City of Elg'
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Charles A. Gruber, Chief Date
Elgin Police Department
Terrance W. Gainer, Chairman Date
Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council
Dennis E. Nowicki, Executive Director Date
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
DRUG 'FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
This certification is required by the Drug Free workplace Act
Ill. Rev. Stat. ,, ch. 127, par. 152 .311) . The Drug Free workplace Act
effective :anuary 1, 1992 , requires that no grantee or contractor snag_
receive a grant or be considered for the purposes of being awarded a
contract for the procurement of any property or services from the State
unless that grantee or contractor has certified to the State that the
grantee or contractor will provide a drug free workplace. False
certification or violation of the certification may result in sanctions
including, but not limited to, suspension of contract or grant payments,
termination of the contract or grant and debarment of contracting :r
grant opportunities with the State for at least one (1) year but not
more than five (5) years.
For the purpose of this certification, "grantee" or "contractor"
means a corporation, partnership, or other entity with twenty-five (25)
or more employees at the time of issuing the grant, or a department,
division, or other unit thereof, directly responsible for the specific
performance under a contract or grant of $5,000 or more from the State.
The contractor/grantee certifies and agrees that it will provide a
drug free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement:
(1) Notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a
controlled substance, including cannabis, is prohibited
in the grantee's or contractor's workplace.
(2) Specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees. for violations of such prohibition.
(3) Notifying the employee that, as a condition of
employment on such contract or grant, the employee
will:
(A) abide by the terms of the statement; and
(B) notify the employer of any criminal drug statute
conviction for a violation occurring in the
workplace no later than five (5) days after such
conviction.
(b) Establishing a drug free awareness program to inform
employees about:
(1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) the grantee's or contractor's policy of maintaining a
• drug free workplace;
(3) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance programs; and
z y = (4) the penalties that may be imposed upon an employee for
drug violations.
(c) Providing a copy of the statement required by subparagraph
(a) to each employee engaged in the performance of the
contract or grant and to post the statement in a prominent
place in the workplace.
(d) Notifying the contracting or granting agency within ten (10)
days after receiving notice under part (B) of paragraph (3)
of subsection (a) above from an employee or otherwise
receiving actual notice of such conviction.
(e) Imposing a sanction on, or requiring the satisfactory
participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program by, any employee who is so convicted, as required by
section 5 of the Drug Free Workplace Act.
(f) Assisting employees in selecting a course of action in the
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event drug counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation is
. required and indicating that a trained referral team is in
place.
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug
free workplace through implementation of the Drug Free
Workplace Act.
THE UNDERSIGNED AFFIRMS, UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, THAT HE OR
SHE IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS CERTIFICATION ON BEHALF OF THE
DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION.
CL.c e) pLice
Printed Name of Organization
Signature of Authorized Requisition/Contract/
Representative Grant ID Number
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EXHIBIT A - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PROGRAM
It is the intent of the Elgin Police Department, Illinois State Police, Aurora Police Department, Kane
County Sheriff's Office and the Kane County State's Attorney's Office to develop a specialized auto
theft unit to address motor vehicle loss claims in Kane County.
Kane County, the fourth largest county in the State of Illinois, continues to experience strong growth.
In 1990, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Kane County's total population to be 317,471. This is an
increase of 39,066 persons, or more than 14 percent, over Kane County's population of 278,405.
The Kane County Auto Theft Task Force will be able to deploy one (1) full-time police officer from
the following departments: Elgin, Illinois State Police, Aurora and Kane County Sheriff. It also will
utilize the services of Kane County State's Attorneys and one (1) Kane County State's Attorney
Investigator 50% of the time. This grant will help enable this task force with additional financial
resources to meet the growing demands placed upon them. St. Charles Police Department will also
deploy one officer on a half-time basis who will not be paid from grant monies.
The operations, components and performance measures of the Kane County Task Force will develop
special tactics and procedures to follow in identifying cases that are "organized crime or gang" related.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
In the years past, Illinois has consistently ranked nationally within the top ten in the total amount of
annual vehicle thefts. Kane County has not been immune to these problems as the following table
indicates.
MOTOR VEHICLE
YEAR THEFTS
1988 693
1989 692
1990 696
1991 761
A total of 267,698 vehicles were registered in Kane County in 1991. During the same calendar year,
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761 vehicles were reported stolen in Kane County. The two cities of Elgin and Aurora have
experienced almost two thirds of these reported thefts.
In the past ten years, Kane County has been targeted by several known and recognized street gangs and
also has become a home base for most of them. As a result of this, numerous gang related crimes have
occurred. Though these gangs may not be the primary cause of auto thefts, they are considered to be
a major focus by law enforcement for having been responsible for numerous auto loss claims, i.e. auto
theft, auto burglary and/or parts thefts. The problem for the local agencies is that they can not
adequately follow up on leads or other information that demands of them to go or act outside of their
jurisdictions. In addition the local agencies suffer from having the strains of the "day to day" case load
responsibilities causing them to close cases out without having spent adequate time to conduct other
necessary investigative techniques such as surveillances, etc. These investigations are then ended
prematurely and without a successful conclusion. In 1990, 47 arrests were made in the county for
motor vehicle theft offenses. This represents about 7% of motor vehicle thefts that occurred during the
year.
An additional problem is that local jurisdictions are obtaining information about chop shops; however,
a lot of these tips are just outside of their respective jurisdictions. Because of the local jurisdictional
problems and the lack of manpower on both the state and county levels, there are virtually no law
enforcement measures being imposed on such operations. At this time a lot of these operations are
operating without fear of any police intervention.
Kane County also suffers from not having any type of centralized intelligence network in place to gather
information and other data necessary to combat such activities. The Kane County State's Attorney's
Office is attempting to gather information regarding gang activity, however, police departments are
restricted from addressing some of these problems because of the lack of communication or information.
The county also suffers from not having adequately trained, high quality auto theft prevention officers
to address these problems.
A majority of the vehicle thefts that are being committed by the "gangs" are primarily for the purpose
of stripping parts to finance their operations or to purchase drugs or weapons. The other problem is
that they use these stolen vehicles during the commission of another crime. It also has been established
that a lot of these vehicles are being stolen to simply "joy ride" and later are abandoned and possibly
become vandalized by other street people.
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office, as many other prosecutorial offices in the State of Illinois,
lacks the resources necessary to address the problem as identified in the Statewide Motor Vehicle Theft
Prevention Strategy Summary(December 20, 1991)P.4, "Collar Counties," of which Kane is identified.
Crime in Illinois 1991. Crime Index/Crime rate per 100,000 for the years 1989-1990 (Kane County),
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shows an increase of .6% filings of vehicle theft and related charges range from 143 in 1988 to 189 in
1991.
It is further noted on page six (6) of the Statewide Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Strategy Summary
that Kane County is identified as one of five metropolitan areas which have the highest motor vehicle
theft volumes and has been identified in the strategy as an area of greatest need.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The overall goal of this unit will be to detect and combat organized, commercial auto theft in Kane
County.
This goal will be achieved by employing various auto theft techniques which include: undercover and
sting operations, developing and utilizing confidential source information, using crime prevention or
educational activities designed to reduce loss claims in Kane County.
1) Increase the percentage of county-wide auto theft follow-up investigations from the present
20% to 60%.
2) Reduce motor vehicle thefts in Kane County by 10% or 75 thefts in the first year of
operation.
3) Increase the number of arrests made in connection with motor vehicle thefts by 20% or 10
arrests.
4) Meet on a regular basis (at least monthly) with other auto theft task forces in the Chicago
metro area.
PROGRAM STRATEGY
The main office of the Kane County Auto Theft Task Force will be in the Aurora Police Department
building utilizing space, heat and electricity donated by that Department.
The Kane County Auto Theft Task Force will assign Four and one half(4 1/2) full time police officers,
who will spend their time in investigation and detecting auto theft related crimes. The Elgin Police
Department, Aurora Police Department and Kane County Sheriff's Office have agreed to commit extra
personnel for executing search warrants, conducting surveillances and other instances as needed.
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A Kane County State's Attorney will be available at all times to assist in prosecution and investigations
of these crimes, becoming familiar with types of charges, case law and particular problems in
prosecution and assisting with warrants/overhears in order to better target chop shops and "professional"
auto thieves which will result in greater number of prosecutable arrests.
The State's Attorney's Office will also assign one investigator to spend 50% of his/her time to this Task
Force for process service, diagrams, and assistance in ongoing investigations.
With the grant funds the Task Force will be able to assist police agencies in cases that normally become
dormant because of jurisdictional problems. This Task Force would be able to follow up on cases that
the department can't follow up on either because of budgetary problems or the limitations with respect
to their jurisdiction. It would also allow the Task Force to conduct surveillances, both stationary and
mobile in order to gather intelligence, recover stolen vehicles/parts and make the necessary arrests.
This grant would also allow the Task Force to utilize equipment that is not available to the departments
as of now such as, night scopes, portable radios, etc. These items would prove beneficial in conducting
covert operations.
This task force will attempt to monitor and gather intelligence about street gangs, target areas that are
most prone to losses and focus on organized chop shops and their suspected members.
From time to time it will be necessary for task force members to work overtime for surveillance and
investigations which require work past the normal shifts.
Communications needs are great because of the large area covered by a county-wide task force. Mobile
radios will be used in different vehicles for communication between investigators. The mobile units
plug into a car cigarette lighter allowing their transfer to various vehicles for covert surveillance.
Portable radios will be used for communication outside of vehicles. Hand held telephones can be shared
by investigators, eliminating the need to install cellular telephones in vehicles.
One office will be used to accommodate task force personnel. Desks, chairs, file cabinets, etc. will be
needed for this office.
A personal computer will be used to document efforts of the task force, generate investigation reports,
gather, store and analyze auto theft data and intelligence in an effort to predict trends in the county and
to make reports to Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.
Camera and telephoto lens will be used for investigations and to document evidence.
The following types of reports from all Kane County agencies will be forwarded to the Auto Theft Task
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Force for follow up investigations:
A. All vehicle theft reports and/or recoveries
B. Stolen vehicle parts/accessories
C. Seizure of motor vehicles/parts/accessories
D. Arrest reports involving both adults and juveniles for these types of incidents.
The task force will target organized auto theft activity including "chop shop" operations, "retagging"
operations, insurance fraud, theft "rings", and will examine the relationship between suburban gangs
and their involvement with motor vehicle theft in this area.
Finally, the task force will work closely with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (N.I.C.B.)formerly
known as N.A.T.B. in order to be informed of latest auto theft trends and use their expertise in
identifying vehicles, location confidential numbers and authenticating identification on vehicles.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The task force will rely on the following performance indicators:
1. The number of motor vehicles stolen
2. The number of arrests made in connection with motor vehicle thefts
3. The number of motor vehicle theft or related investigations conducted
4. The number of prosecutions initiated in connection with arrests
5. The number of indictments and convictions obtained in connection with prosecuted cases
6. The number of meetings or briefings attended with other agencies
7. The number of theft and recovery reports received and processed
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
1) Assignment to the Task Force will be done immediately upon approval of this proposal.
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2) Within one month, the Task Force would expect to begin investigating auto theft activity.
3) In a two month period we would expect to notify local citizen's groups advising them of the
availability of our Task Force for speaking purposes.
4) This schedule could be varied depending on the training of the task force personnel. Ongoing
training for personnel will be conducted as scheduling permits.
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EXHIBIT B - BUDGET INFORMATION
Budget Narrative
PERSONNEL
The task force will be comprised of four full time sworn officers one half-time officer one half-time
State's Attorney Investigator. The Illinois State Police will provide a sergeant who will also serve as
supervisor for the task force. Elgin, Aurora, Kane County Sheriff and St. Charles will provide police
officers.
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office will supply the task force with an investigator who will
devote 50% of his/her time to the task force.
COMMODITIES
The task force will need funds to cover expendable office supplies such as forms, stationary, paper
clips, stacking trays, folders, calculators and other first year start-up costs.
CONTRACTUAL
Pagers will cost $8/mo for a total of $480. Telephone service charges will cover office and mobile
telephones.
EOUIPMENT
The task force will need equipment to successfully meet its objectives. Portable mobile radios, portable
radios and transportable telephones will be purchased to address the communication needs. Mobile
radios with cigarette lighter plug will be used in the vehicles. They will provide county-wide
communication and can be moved from car to car as changes are made in vehicles assigned to the task
force. Hand-held portable radios will be used when personnel are out of their vehicles and by extra
personnel temporarily assigned during surveillance and raids. A 35 mm camera will be used for
surveillance and evidence purposes.
The task force will require the use of five (5) vehicles for task force assignments. These should be late
model vehicles consistent with the requirements of police utilization. Ideally, the vehicles would be
replaced on a six-month basis.
Desks and chairs will be purchased to equip the office. The office will also need telephones and file
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cabinets. A personal computer/software will be used for intelligence, project record keeping, and
processing reports. Funds for miscellaneous equipment will be used to cover smaller items needed (i.e.
calculators, paper trays, etc.)
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Budget Detail
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Personnel Services
JOB ANNUAL NO. OF MONTHS PERCENT OF TIME TOTAL
TITLE SALARY ON PROGRAM ON PROGRAM COST
1 Elgin Police Officer $ 27,500 12 100% $ 27,500
1 Aurora Police Officer $ 26,000 12 100% $ 26,000
1 Kane County Deputy $ 24,000 12 100% $ 24,000
1 Illinois State Police Sergeant No Charge 12 100% No Charge
1 St. Charles Police Officer No Charge 12 50% No Charge
1 Assistant State's Attorney No Charge 12 100% No Charge
1 SAO Investigator $ 32,000 12 50% $ 16,000
PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL $ 93,500
SOCIAL SECURITY
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS $ 28,050
OVERTIME $ 5,655
TOTAL PERSONNEL COST $127,205
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Equipment (Page 1 of 2)
QUANTITY UNIT COST DESCRIPTION TOTAL COST
5 $1,000 Portable mobile radios mounted in attache cases with $ 5,000
cigarette lighter plug, hidden antenna, multi-channel
5 $ 900 Hand-held portable radios $ 4,500
2 $ 650 Hand-held transportable telephones $ 1,300
2 $ 275 Desks $ 550
4 $ 125 Desk chairs $ 500
2 $ 75 Telephones $ 150
2 $ 135 File cabinets $ 270
1 $ 350 35 mm Camera $ 350
1 $ 275 Telephoto lens $ 275
1 $4,000 Personal computer and laser printer $ 4,000
1 $ 500 Software $ 500
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Equipment (Page 2 of 2)
QUANTITY UNIT COST DESCRIPTION TOTAL COST
2 $ 400 Electric typewriters $ 800
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COST $ 18,195
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Contractual
QUANTITY UNIT COST DESCRIPTION TOTAL COST
5 $ 96 Pager service $ 480
2 $ 1,200 Yearly service charge for portable telephones $ 2,400
2 $ 360 Yearly service charge for office telephones $ 720
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL COST $ 3,600
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Commodities
QUANTITY UNIT COST DESCRIPTION TOTAL COST
Office supplies (i.e. stationary, envelopes, etc.) $ 1,000
TOTAL COMMODITIES COST $ 1,000
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BUDGET SUMMARY
BUDGET CATEGORY TOTAL COST
PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 127,205
EQUIPMENT $ 18,195
CONTRACTUAL $ 3,600
CONSULTANTS
TRAVEL
COMMODITIES $ 1,000
OTHER COSTS
GRAND TOTAL $ 150,000
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Agenda Item No.
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August 4, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Larry Rice, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant Proposal for the Kane County Auto
Theft Task Force
Purpose
To obtain authorization to enter into a multi-jurisdiction-
al auto theft task force.
Background
Automobile theft has become a major problem in both Kane
County and Illinois. Property losses due to this crime continue
to mount and impact on all as a result of increasing premium
costs.
It is the intent of the Elgin Police Department, Illinois
State Police, Aurora Police Department, Kane County Sheriffs
Office, and the Kane County State's Attorneys Office to develop
a specialized auto theft unit to address motor vehicle loss
claims in Kane County.
The Elgin Police Department has been working closely with
the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council for the
purpose of obtaining grant monies to combat auto theft through-
out Kane County. The Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
Council has reviewed the attached proposed grant proposal and
has tentatively agreed to a maximum funding budget of $150,000.
These funds will pay for personnel and equipment agreed to in
the budget for a 12 month period. After 12 month's, this con-
tract will be evaluated for renewal.
The Elgin Police Department would commit one ( 1) officer full-
time to this project. In addition, vehicles for task force use
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would be supplied by participating insurance companies . Mainte-
nance for these vehicles would be shared by the participating
departments. The Aurora Police Department has donated office
space for the first year at no cost to all participating agen-
cies.
Financial Impact
The Elgin officer position will be funded by the grant,
through the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council for
a maximum of $35,750.00 (salary/fringe) . The actual starting
costs for a new officer is $47,406 recently in a short fall of
$11,650+/- . However, no capital vehicle costs will be encum-
bered which offsets the personnel funding situation. If or when
the grant program terminates, the officer will fill the next
vacant regularly budgeted position in the department.
Recommendation
The City Council is asked to approve this intergovernmental
agreement for the Kane County Auto Theft Task Force.
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Lar w— . Rice
City Manager
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