R2022-134 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Macon and the City of Decatur for a Multi-Jurisdictional Street Crimes Task Force

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A MULTI JURISDICTIONAL STREET CRIMES TASK FORCE PURSUANT TO 5 ILCS 220/1,ET SEQ. This Agreement is made this 1'7>)- day of 01 �- 4,-- 2022,between the County of Macon, Illinois ("County"), and the City of Decatur, Illinois ("City"),both being units of local government as defined in the Illinois Constitution of 1970, (collectively,"the Parties") duly authorized by law and the provisions of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1, et seq.,in consideration of the undertakings in this contract of each party to the other, enter into the following agreement: RECITALS Whereas,the Parties desire to work cooperatively with one another in the enforcement of the laws of the State of Illinois and the United States of America;and Whereas,the Parties have determined that their respective law enforcement capabilities and resources available to confront and counter illegal drug activities and the other criminal offenses in Macon County,Illinois,would be significantly enhanced by the interagency cooperation provided for in this Agreement. Now,therefore,by reason of the advantages accruing to the Parties to this Agreement and the residents of the City of Decatur and of Macon County,Illinois, the Parties hereby enter into this Agreement. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to create a multi-jurisdictional authority to be known as the Decatur-Macon County Street Crimes Task Force (hereinafter"Street Crimes Task Force"). The Street Crimes Task Force will direct its primary enforcement efforts in the following areas: 1. Covert and overt investigations concerning individuals engaged in illicit criminal activities in the Street Crimes Task Force area with specific emphasis on drug related activities; a. The Street Crimes Task Force area is defined as all areas within the geographical Emits of Macon County,Illinois. It is understood that some investigations will transcend the County of Macon and involve additional law enforcement agencies. 2. Development of prosecutions and forfeiture proceedings against individuals and property involved in drug related activities; 3. Dissemination of intelligence to the appropriate federal, state,and local law enforcement agencies; 4. Cooperation with existing federal, state,and local task forces which promote and develop investigations and prosecutions of cases against criminal activities.