FS 1500-8a 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      

COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT ANNUAL PLAN & FINANCIAL PLAN

Between

     

And the

USDA, FOREST SERVICE,       NATIONAL FOREST

      OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN

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

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.

Principle Cooperator Contacts:

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

Principle 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: $     

3. TRAINING:

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

     

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

4. EQUIPMENT:

See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions IV-J, IV-K, and IV-L 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 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 Operating Plan.

1. Drug Enforcement:      

2. Fire Emergency:      

3. Group Gatherings:      

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.

     

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

	     
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     ,       U.S. Forest Service,      	Date

	     
      County Commissioner	Date
	     
      Special Agent in Charge,      	Date

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

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