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APR a o 2013
Traffic Safer!
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
6218'" Ave SE, Suite 409, PO Box 40944, Olympia WA 98504-0944
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between:
(Agency Name)
Hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR" and the WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY
COMMISSION, hereinafter referred to as "WTSC."
IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT.to provide overtime funding to law enforcement
agencies who have certified Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to conduct the following activities:
+ Respond to radio calls when no other DRE is available on duty and requiring a response
in `overtime status' from list of registered DREs.
• Cover shift extension `overtime' when completing a drug evaluation or covering a
request for a DRE
• Testifying in court as a result of performing drug evaluations due to these call outs and
shift extensions when overtime is required to testify. (Not responsible for overtime
generated from cases/arrests during normal employment or assignment)
• On an overtime basis, participate in DRE sponsored emphasis patrols and allied agency
specific DRE -related requests pre -approved by the DRE Program Coordinator between
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015.
IT IS, THEREFORE, MUTUALLY AGREED THAT:
1. All contractor DREs will be maintained and available for callout by Washington State Patrol
communications in their individual regions. WSP Communications has assigned a special
roster of DREs that assists in finding those that are available under these MOUS.
2. Contractor will provide a certified DRE on an "overtime" basis (not to exceed 1.5 times
normal salary and benefits) to perform drug evaluation activities as specified. No other
commissioned personnel will be funded.
3. The period of activity will begin on July 1, 2013 and extend through June 30, 2015.
4. Drug evaluation performance standards for certified and funded DREs must meet the
standards of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
5. DREs will maintain good standing with Drug Evaluation Classification Program; i.e.
paperwork, rolling logs, and resumes. (Contractor and DRE will be notified if DRE is not
eligible for availability and removed from WSP roster -30 day notice given.)
6. Contractor must submit the billings and supporting documents to the Drug Evaluation
Classification Program (DECP) at 811 E. Roanoke St., Seattle WA 98102-3915 for approval
and reimbursement not more than 30 days after the last day of the month in which the
overtime is worked. Contractor must ensure that reimbursement being requested is not for
on -duty time, but for call out and shift extension overtime only. Billings will include:
Completed and signed invoice Voucher, Al 9-1A Form (attached). Please note that a
fax or electronic copy cannot be accepted. Your agency must be identified as the
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"Claimant" and Federal Tax ID # and an original signature of the agency head,
command officer or contracting officer must be provided on the Al 9-1A form.
• Payment documentation (overtime slips, payroll documents, etc.)
• DRE Request Form showing all pertinent information. If for court case, evidence it
came from a prior MOU overtime situation.
7. Disputes arising under this agreement shall be resolved by a panel consisting of one
representative of the WTSC, one representative from your agency and one representative
from the DECP. The dispute panel shall thereafter decide the dispute with the majority
prevailing.
8. Either party may terminate this agreement upon (30 days) written notice to the other party. In
the event of termination of this agreement, the terminating party shall be liable for the
performance rendered prior to the effective date of termination.
9. WTSC Termination — This project agreement may be terminated or fund payments
discontinued or reduced by WTSC at any time upon written notice to the Contractor due to
non-availability of funds, failure of the Contractor to accomplish any of the terms herein, or
from any change in the scope or tuning of the project.
10. The Drug Evaluation Classification Program (DECP) will assist by monitoring and tracking
the available funds to ensure the availability of funds and report to WTSC as funding begins
to be depleted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT.
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Please return this signed form to:
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Attention; Drug Evaluation Classification Program
Washington State Patrol
811 E Roanoke ST
Seattle WA 98102-3915
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