Ordinance No. 16,372 (Item 5.k.)ORDINANCE NO. 16,372
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
GALVESTON AND THE UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATION ACTING BEHALF OF THEIR VARIOUS LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND JEAN LAQUE TO PROVIDE ANALYST
SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes and
directs the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with County of Galveston
("Galveston County") and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") acting on
behalf of their various law enforcement agencies and Jean LaQue ("Analyst") for the purpose for
the Analyst to provide Drug Enforcement Analyst services as detailed in the attached agreement.
A copy of said agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all
intents and purposes.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 8th day of January, 2026.
CHARLES O N, Mayor
ATTEST:
ANGEL ACKSON; City Clerk G�
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APPROV D A
SCOTT 4MOND, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A
The County of Galveston
Attn: Vanessa Chavez - Auditor's Office
P.O. Box 1418
Galveston, Texas 77553
TO: Invoice #
CI-0001246
City of Baytown
Attn: Accounts Payable Invoice Date
10/14/2025
P.O. Box 424
Baytown, Texas 77522-0424
P mt Due Date
11/13/2025
Invoice Amount
$5,400.00
Description
Amount Due
The City of Baytown and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency
agreed to reimburse Galveston County for the DEA Drug Analyst Agreement
$5,400.00
forFY2026
Chao,
Current
Over 30 Days
I Over 60 Days
I Over 90 Days
Customer Number
Total Amount
Due
$ 5,400.00
$5,400.00
$
$
$
CUS-001044
Analyst Agreement
This Agreement is between the County of Galveston and the United States Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) acting on behalf of their various law enforcement
agencies ("Participating Law Enforcement Agencies") and Jeanne LaQue ("Analyst"). Its
purpose is for the Analyst to provide Drug Enforcement Analyst services as detailed in this
Agreement.
Need for Agreement
The Participating Law Enforcement Agencies recognize there is evidence tha,
trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exist in Galveston County, Texas and that
such activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of
its citizens. They also recognize the importance of a centralized area to solicit, collect,
review, assess, and interpret proper agencies for the investigative function. The services
of an analyst are important to establishing the flow of intelligence information in a
multijurisdictional task force.
Professional Expertise
Analyst represents that she possesses the ability to provide tactical,
investigative/case support and strategic analysis in support of the Participating Law
Enforcement Agencies' drug enforcement missions and has provided general similar
services for other entities.
Scone of Services
Analyst agrees to:
1. Provide tactical, investigative'case support, and/or strategic analysis in suppo < of
Participating Law Enforcement agencies' (Other Law Enforcement Agencies)
mission.
2. Collect, review. assess, and interpret data from multiple sources to enhance depth
and scope of competence in analytical areas of responsibility.
3. Search/identify links among intelligence information to determine level or
network of criminal activity in investigations, to identify strategic trends, and
to broaden intelligence base.
4. Synthesize, document and disseminate evaluated intelligence in support of
Participating Law Enforcement Agencies and/or multi -agency or Other Lai.
Enforcement Agencies' investigations. strategic projects, and.!or predictive
intelligence requirements.
5. Prepare written products in support of the Participating Law Enforcement
Agencies' mission that are clear, concise, logical, well organized, appropriate in
scope, and timely, use correct format, grammar, and punctuation.
6. Prepare and conduct briefings that are thorough and appropriate to the target
audience.
7. Establish and maintain liaison with Participating Law Enforcement Agencies,
Other Law Enforcement Agencies and other participating agencies, and outside
agency counterparts to facilitate the communication of intelligence information.
S. Participate in or represent Intelligence in Participating Law Enforcement
Agencies, Other Law Enforcement .Agencies and other participating agencies and
other multi -agency venues, including investigations, briefings, meetings,
conference, panels, and/or committees.
9. Research, collect and analyze data from a variety of sources to evaluate its
reliability, validity, and relevancy.
10. Identify intelligence gaps and search for and/or develop alternative information
resources.
11. Independently identify and resolve routine problems in area of responsibility.
12. Collaborate with and/or advise management in developing, prioritizing, and
executing analytical areas of responsibility.
13. Inform DEA's Galveston Resident Office Task Force Resident Agent in Charge
(RAC) of project status, problems, and significant developments.
14. Collaborate with others or work on teams to accomplish work -related activities or
resolve problems.
15. Assist in organizing and prioritizing work logically and efficiently to ensure work
products meet Participating Law Enforcement Agencies' expectations and
established deadlines.
16. Distribute monthly activity reports to Participating Law Enforcement Agencies as
well as Other Law Enforcement Agencies in Galveston County.
17. Conduct quarterly meetings with administrators of Participating Law Enforcement
Agencies and Other Law Enforcement Agencies.
Standard of Care and Warranty
Analyst agrees that services will be performed with that level of care and skill
ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar
conditions and circumstances.
Length of Contract and Termination Oations
This agreement shall begin on October 1, 2025, and shall continue through
September 30, 2026. It is unknown at this time whether this Agreement will be renewed.
The Participating Law Enforcement Agencies may terminate this Agreement, at
any time with or without cause, hN giving Analyst 15 days prior written notice. Analyst
may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause. by giving the Participating Law
Enforcement .agencies 15 days prior written notice.
Compensation
The compensation for Analyst's services under this Agreement shall be at the rate
of S8,547.08 per month.
Invoices for sera ices rendered are to be submitted to the RAC on a monthly basis
for review. Each in%oice shall include the dates of service and a brief description of
services provided and the total amount owing. Upon receipt of the completed invoice, the
IZ-kC will forwa-d it to Galveston County for processing and payment. Payment will F
,ent to the DFA Gals �sion Offi.:e at 18050 Saturn Ln.. Suite 240, Nassau Bay. Texas
Galveston Count., %%ih also issue the 1099 Form to the Analyst.
Reimbursement of Expenses
If the Anal st is required to travel for DEA business or approved training. then
the travel request is to Fe submitted to RAC. The appropriate supervisory authority \� ili
be obtained frorl the appropriate DEA supervisor in advance of the travel.
All nec;:ssar, rOnns for DEA "Invitational Travel" will be completed and
-.tbmitted for r�:i:nbursemert. unl� the :analyst's fully documented and related travel
expenses shall h,: relwhurscu. 1 I,cre shall be no reimbursement for any other out-of-pocket
xpenses.
Funding
ur.Jing for this Agreement is as follows:
$37,765
i Gal , - )r ("O Unty
$
5,400
.i) City i.; U,il c-4ol.
$
5,400
4) Cite Of l.ra2t:(
5.400
�) Brazoria Couni\
$
5,400
h I City o! 1)icl.i11sor
$
5,400
Cit`, ,,:
$
5,400
S ) CIt'. 1., poss li,eXl
$
5.400
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$
5,400
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$
5,400
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$
5,400
5.400
102.565
iFiN funding not be forthcoming upon request by Gakest; n
Count\ this :k_n; terminated.
The $2,300 in excess of the monies to be paid the Analyst will be used for
incidental expenses incurred by the Participating Law Enforcement Agencies by virtue of
the Agreement.
Independent Relationship
None of the provisions of this Agreement are intended to create, not shall they be
deemed to create, any relationship between the Participating Law Enforcement Agencies
and the Analyst other than that of independent entities contraction with each other
hereunder solely for the purpose of affecting the provisions of this agreement. In the
performance of the work, duties and obligations of Analyst under this agreement, it is
mutually understood and agreed that the Analyst is at all times acting and performing as
an independent contractor with complete control over their employees, if any, as well as
over the means, manner, and method by which their services are rendered. Participating
Law Enforcement Agencies shall not exercise control over Analyst except insofar as may
be necessary to ensure performance and compliance with this Agreement.
Except for reimbursement of DEA supervisor approved and fully documented
travel expenses, Analyst shall be solely responsible for paying the out-of-pocket expenses
the Analyst incurs in providing their services. Analyst shall also maintain such liability
insurance that they desire at their own expense, in addition to such workers'
compensation insurance as may be required by law.
The DEA will furnish Analyst with an office, telephone, computer, and
photocopier. Galveston County will furnish no other supplies, equipment, or personnel to
the Analyst.
Analyst further agrees and acknowledges that, as an independent contractor, they
are not eligible for, nor will they be permitted to participate in any employee benefit
plans which are normally accorded to current employees of any Participating Law
Enforcement Agency including vacation and sick lease, retirement plans, disability
programs, medical plans, employee raises and workers' compensation.
In(Ieinniflea tion
Analyst shall indemnify and hold the Participating Law Enforcement Agencies
harmless form and against any claim asserted by any person or entity other than an
officer, director, employee or agent of Participating Law Enforcement Agencies arising
out of Analyst's negligent acts, errors, or omissions.
Liability Limitation
Analyst's liability to Galveston County for any loss or damage, including, but not
limited to, special and consequential damages arising out of or in connection with this
Agreement from any cause, including Analyst's professional negligence, errors, or
omissions shall not exceed the sum of $7,500.
Telework
A work flexibility arrangement under which an employee, under a written Telework
Agreement, performs the duties and responsibilities of the employee's position, and other authorized
activities, from an approved alternate worksite other than the location from which the employee
would otherwise work. Telework does not include any part of work done while on official travel or
mobile work. Analyst agrees, if approved to telework, to adhere to DEA policies and procedures
as noted in the DEA Telework and Remote Work Policy and Procedures Manuel (Policy Number
261 l: dated May 16, 2022).
Disputed Matters
The parties will submit disputed matters that arise under this Agreement to
mediation. The parties will each bear their own expenses of the mediation.
Executed on the dates set forth below, to be effective as of the date set forth above
Participating Law Enforcement Agencies
County of Galveston County Drug Enforcement :administration
R
Mark Henry Date
County Judge
Houston Field Division
ILsl z b is
Je LaQue Date
rug Analyst
Attest:
Dwight D. Sullivan Date
County Clerk
Attachment
Participating Law Enforcement Agencies Concurrence
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J' my Fullen, Sheriff Date
Galveston Coun Sheriffs Office
g , Chien Datc
Galveston Police Department
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Cliff W. Woitena, Chief Date
League City Po ' Department
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Bo Stallman, Sheriff Date
Brazoria County Sherriff s Office
Michael Berezin, Chief Date
Dic s olice Department
6% 31 2s25
Jo . Spires, C 1' Date
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M. kso , Chie Date
Pasadena lie ment
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Jerry Gar a, nstable Date
Harris C unty Precinct #2
Brian C. Hawthorne, Sheriff Date
Chambers County Sheriffs Office
John ,finger, Chre1`
B town Po:, 9
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