TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C., and the City of North Port for Police Department Personnel to Participate in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Security Task Force.
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C., and the City of North Port for Police Department personnel to participate in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Security Task Force.
Background Information
The Metropolitan Police Department is tasked with maintaining the safety of participants and the public during presidential inaugural events. Due to the heightened threat level in the Nation’s Capital and ongoing intelligence developments, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C. has sought assistance from the North Port Police Department for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. This marks the third deployment for the City of North Port Police Department with the Presidential Inauguration Security Task Force. It is a privilege to be repeatedly chosen to offer security services at such a significant and historic event.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) provides the duties and responsibilities of personnel serving as members of the Presidential Inauguration Task Force. The Metropolitan Police Department will arrange and pay for the lodging and ground travel upon arrival. Air travel, per diem, salaries, and overtime payments (consistent with City policies and procedures) will be reimbursed, leaving no financial impact to the City.
Deputy Chief Christopher Morales will be responsible for tracking and monitoring this MOU. It has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Not Applicable.
Financial Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the City. The Metropolitan Police Department will arrange and pay for the lodging and ground travel upon arrival. Air travel, per diem, salaries, and overtime payments (consistent with City policies and procedures) will be reimbursed.
Procurement
Not Applicable.
Attachments: ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC RECORDS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE §119.071(2)(d).
1. MOU - Presidential Inauguration
2. 2025 Inauguration Administration Handbook
3. MOU - Presidential Inauguration (2020)
Prepared by: Christopher Morales, Deputy Chief of Police
Department Director: Todd R. Garrison, Chief of Police