FS 1500-8a Cooperative Law Enforcement AOP

USDA, Forest Service

OMB 0596-0217 FS-1500-8A

FS Agreement No.

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Cooperator Agreement No.

     

EXHIBIT A

COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT ANNUAL PLAN & FINANCIAL PLAN

Between

     

And the

USDA, FOREST SERVICE

     

      ANNUAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN

This Annual Financial and Operating Plan (Annual Operating Plan), is hereby made and entered into by and between     , hereinafter referred to as “     ,” and the USDA, Forest Service,      , hereinafter referred to as the “U.S. Forest Service,” under the provisions of Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement #      executed on      . This Annual Operating Plan is made and agreed to as of the last date signed below and is for the estimated period beginning       and ending      .

Previous Year Carry-over:      

Current       Year Obligation:      

 Y      Total Annual Operating Plan:      

     

1. GENERAL:

1. The following individuals shall be the designated and alternate representative(s) of each party, so designated to make or receive requests for special enforcement activities.

Principal Cooperator Contacts:

Cooperator Program Contact	Cooperator Administrative Contact
Name:       Address:       City, State, Zip:       Telephone:       FAX:       Email:      	Name:       Address:       City, State, Zip:       Telephone:       FAX:       Email:      

Principal U.S. Forest Service Contacts:

U.S. Forest Service Program Manager Contact	U.S. Forest Service Administrative Contact
Name:       Address:       City, State, Zip:       Telephone:       FAX:       Email:      	Name:       Address:       City, State, Zip:       Telephone:       FAX:       Email:      

2. Reimbursement for all types of enforcement activities shall be at the following rates unless specifically stated otherwise:

$     /mile patrolled

Per diem rate is $     /day

Wages at the prevailing rate of $     /hour plus fringe benefits for the individual officer at the rate of $     /hour.

2. PATROL ACTIVITIES:

1. Time schedules for patrols will be flexible to allow for emergencies, other priorities, and day-to-day needs of both       and the U.S. Forest Service. Ample time will be spent in each area to make residents and visitors aware that law enforcement officers are in the vicinity.

   1. Patrol on following U.S. Forest Service roads:

     

2. Patrol in the following campgrounds, developed sites, or dispersed areas:

     

Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $     . Unused dispatch funds may be used for patrol activities, in which case the maximum reimbursement may not exceed the amount of: $     .

3. TRAINING:

See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provision IV-K for additional information.

     

Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $     

4. EQUIPMENT:

See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions IV-K, IV-L, and IV-M for additional information.

     

     

     

     

Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $     

5. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SITUATIONS:

1. Special Enforcement Situations include but are not limited to: Fire Emergencies, Drug Enforcement, and certain Group Gatherings.

2. Funds available for special enforcement situations vary greatly from year to year and must be specifically requested and approved prior to any reimbursement being authorized. Requests for funds should be made to the U.S. Forest Service designated representative listed in Item I-A of this Annual Operating Plan. The designated representative will then notify       whether funds will be authorized for reimbursement. If funds are authorized, the parties will then jointly prepare a revised Annual Operating Plan.

1. Drug Enforcement: This will be handled on a case by case basis. The request will normally come from the patrol Captain; however, it may come from the Special Agent in Charge or their designated representative. Reimbursement shall be made at the rates specified in Section I-B. Deputies assigned to the incident will coordinate all of their activities with the designated officer in charge of the incident.

     

2. Fire Emergency: During emergency fire suppression situations and upon request by the Forest Service pursuant to an incident resource order, the Cooperator agrees to provide special services beyond those provided under Section II-A, within the Cooperator’s resource capabilities, for the enforcement of State and local laws related to the protection of persons and their property. The Cooperator will be compensated at the rate specified in Section I-B; the Forest Service will specify times and schedules. Upon concurrence of the local patrol Captain or their designated representative, an official from the Incident Management Team managing the incident, Cooperator personnel assigned to an incident where meals are provided will be entitled to such meals.

     

3. Group Gatherings: This includes but is not limited to situations which are normally unanticipated or which typically include very short notices, large group gatherings such as rock concerts, demonstrations, and organization rendezvous. Upon authorization by a Forest Service representative listed in Section I-A for requested services of this nature, reimbursement shall be made at the rates specified in Section I-B. Deputies assigned to this type of incident will normally coordinate their activities with the designated officer in charge of the incident.

     

This includes but is not limited to situations which are normally unanticipated or which typically include very short notice, large group gatherings such as rock concerts, demonstrations, and organizational rendezvous.

6. BILLING FREQUENCY:

See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions II-H and III-B for additional information.

1.      

2. The following is a breakdown of the total estimated costs associated with this Annual Operating Plan.

Category	Estimated Costs	Not to Exceed by %
Patrol Activities	     	     
Training	     	     
Equipment	     	     
Special Enforcement Situations	     	     
Total	     	     

3. Any remaining funding in this Annual Operating Plan may be carried forward to the next       year and will be available to spend through the term of the Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement, or deobligated at the request of the U.S. Forest Service. See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provision IV-D.

4. By signature below, each party certifies that the individuals listed in this document as representatives of the individual parties are authorized to act in their respective areas for matters related to this agreement.

In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Annual Operating Plan as of the last date written below.

	     
     ,            	Date
	     
     ,       U.S. Forest Service,      	Date

	     
      County Commissioner	Date
	     
      Special Agent in Charge,      	Date

The authority and format of this agreement have been reviewed and approved for signature.
     
      U.S. Forest Service Grants Management Specialist	Date

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