Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	abstain
and Clint Hickman	yes
Denny Barney	abstain
Gallardo Government Relations	yes
Steve Chucri	yes

37.MODIFICATION TO CHALLENGE COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICEApprove the Modification to the Challenge Cost Share Agreement between Maricopa County through the Parks and Recreation Department and the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service - Tonto National Forest for the Cave Creek Ranger District Segment 22 portion of the Maricopa Trails in the Maricopa County Park system.The main purpose of this Modification is to document the construction 

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37. MODIFICATION TO CHALLENGE COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE Approve the Modification to the Challenge Cost Share Agreement between Maricopa County through the Parks and Recreation Department and the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service - Tonto National Forest for the Cave Creek Ranger District Segment 22 portion of the Maricopa Trails in the Maricopa County Park system. The main purpose of this Modification is to document the construction (Phase II) of the Cave Creek Ranger District portion of the Maricopa Trail (Segment 22). The original agreement executed on December 17, 2014 expires on December 17, 2019 (C-30-15-014-3-00) provided for the cooperation between the parties for conducting Phase I, National Environmental Policy Act requirements, and Phase II, trail planning, implementation and construction. Phase I has been successfully completed. This Modification includes the Phase II financial information and the revised scope of work Maricopa Trail Segment 22 that consists of constructing a 15.5 mile trail using existing power line maintenance roads, social trails and new trails and also includes the re-construction of an existing bridge over Sycamore Creek whose deck was destroyed by fire. This Modification will also designate the entire length of for use by bicycles, hikers and pack / saddle livestock, provide oversight and approve placement of interpretive and trail signage and coordinate trail maintenance with County personnel and volunteers. The term of this Modification will be from the date of the last signature and is effective through December 31, 2017. This item is located in Supervisory District 2. (C-30-15-014-3-01)

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