HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAG2020-390 - Other - King County Prosecutor - Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) MOU re:0.6 FTE DPA - 11/10/2020KING COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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tfl DANIEL T. SATTERBERG
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Off¡ce
And
Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Valley Narcotics
Enforcement Team, hereinafter referred to as "VNET", and the King County Prosecuting
Attorney's Office (KCPAO). lt is effective upon signing for the term beginning on the date of
signing and continue to December 31 ,2022, or until revoked by either party with 30 days'
notice.
\Mereas there is a need to enhance the drug enforcement investigative efforts of Police
agencies through vigorous case development, officer education, case prosecution and other
case specific legal assistance, the parties agree to the following:
1. That the King County Prosecutor's Office designates 0.6 FTE Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney (DPA) in the Criminal Division devoted to the work of developing complex and
conspiracy based drug cases initiated or led by VNET.
2. That the Deputy Prosecutor is a King County Deputy Prosecutor and not an employee of
VNET. ln assigning a Deputy Prosecutor to fulfill the duties for this placement, the
Prosecutor's Office will take into account the body of work and unique skills needed to
successfully perform in the assignment. lf, after receiving feedback from VNET, there is
a joint determination that the placement is not successful, the PAO will make an
alternative placement.
3. The DPA provided by the Prosecutor's Office, under the terms of this agreement shall be
under the direct command and control of the King County Prosecutor or his designee
and shall perform the duties required by the agreement in a manner consistent with the
Prosecutor's Office policy and regulations, applicable state and local laws, and the
Constitutions of the State of Washington and the United States.
4. That the Deputy Prosecutor will be assigned to work in the offices of VNET and will be
dedicated to VNET forthe purposes hereinafter specified:
Serve in the role of criminal drug enforcement advisor and provide case specific
advice and assistance on all types of drug and drug related investigations.
Screen unusual drug related cases for prosecuting assistance and, if appropriate,
steer complex drug conspiracies and criminal profiteering cases to the appropriate
CRIMINAL DIVISION . KING COUNTY COURTHOUSE W554
516 THIRD AVENUE . SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104
Tel: (206) 296-9000 . www.kingcounty.gov/prosecutor
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Prosecuting Attorney
King County
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1. KCPA shall submit to VNET an ¡nvoice for Services performed quarterly and no later than
thirty (30) calendar days following the quarter in which the Services were performed. lnvoice
shall include a summary of total costs billed to date. Any request for payment for work
performed prior to the issuance of a notice to begin work, or work billed later than ninety (90)
calendar days after its completion shall not be eligible for payment.
2. Unless otheruvise directed, KCPA shall submit invoices and appropriate supporting materials
to:
JoAnne Moen, Office Manager
Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team/Kent Police Dept
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Office 206-764-3640 | Fax 206-764-3522
jmoen@KentWA.gov
3. Unless othenryise directed, the VNET shall submit payment and appropriate supporting
materials to:
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Attention: JazZhao
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, W-554
Seattle, WA 98104
4. KCPA agrees to submit a final bill to VNET within thirty (30) calendar days after the end date
of this Contract, and will label the invoice 'FINAL BILL.'
Nondiscrimination
ln the performance of this AGREEMENT, the Prosecutor's Office shall comply with the
provisions of Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 200d); Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794); Chapter 79.60, Revised Code of Washington; and
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 121 11-12117), as now or hereafter
amended. The Prosecutor's Office shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national
origin, sex, gender identification, religion, marital status, age, creed, Vietnam-era and disabled
veterans status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap.
Noncompliance With Nondiscrimination Plan
ln the event of the Prosecutor's Office noncompliance or refusal to comply with the above
nondiscrimination plan, the AGREEMENT may be rescinded, canceled, or terminated in whole
or in part, and the Prosecutor's Office may be declared ineligible for further AGREEMENTS with
VNET. The Prosecutor's Office shall, however, be given a reasonable time, in no event
to exceed thirty (30) days, in which to correct this noncompliance. Any dispute may be resolved
in accordance with the "Disputes" procedures set forth herein.
lndemnification
The Prosecuto/s Office shall defend, protect, indemnify, save and hold harmless VNET from
and against any and all claims, costs, damages, expenses, or liability including reasonable
attorney's fees for any and all injuries to persons or tangible property arising from the acts or
omissions of the Prosecutor's Office. ln the case of negligence of both VNET and the
Prosecutor's Office, damages shall be levied in proportion to the percentage of negligence
attributed by the Court to each party.
Prosecuting Attorney
King County
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AGENCY CONTACTS
Contact þetween the Parties regarding Agreement administration will be between the
representatives of each Party or their designee as follows:
KCPAO VNET
Senior Deputy Gary Ernsdorff Commander Rob Scholl
KCPAO Special Operations Unit c/o Kent Police Department
(206) 477-1989 2s3-8s6-5816
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the latest day
and year written below.
King County Prosecuting Attorney Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team
Leesa Manion
Chief of Staff
Chief
Chief â*'lt.Operating Offi
Date:Date: 11l1Ol2O2O
Attachment A: Salary & Benefits for DPA lan Michels-Sletvett
Michels-Slettvet, lan 202L 106,702 39,739 L46,440 87,964
Michels-Slettvet, lan 2022 109,489 40,297 L49,780 89,868