Vote: adopted

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41. AMENDMENT TO IGA WITH THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY, CITY OF AVONDALE, CITY OF BUCKEYE AND CITY OF GOODYEAR FOR THE EL RIO WATERCOURSE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN Approve an amendment to an IGA amongst the Flood Control District, Maricopa County, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye and City of Goodyear for the El Rio Watercourse Implementation and Management Plan. The amendment extends the completion date of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) FCD 2013A003 to identify and define the responsibilities of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District), Maricopa County, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye and City of Goodyear for the cost sharing, planning, analysis and preparation of the El Rio Watercourse Implementation and Management Plan (Plan). The District’s contribution to the development of the Plan is capped at $50,000.00. The Plan is anticipated to be completed by the end of Fiscal Year 2016. The El Rio Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP) identified flood protection projects, economic development opportunities, recreational amenities and environmental enhancements to the Gila River between the confluence with the Agua Fria River and SR 85. The El Rio WCMP was completed and adopted by Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and Maricopa County in 2006. In 2007, the El Rio Steering Committee, comprised of elected officials from each jurisdiction, endorsed a work plan to implement the vision for the Gila River outlined in the El Rio WCMP. The work plan included vegetation management projects, education projects, creation of design guidelines and the identification of multi-use flood control projects in each jurisdiction. Since 2007 two vegetation management projects have been completed and an educational exhibit installed at the county’s Estrella Mountain Park. This IGA is for consultant services to develop the El Rio Watercourse Implementation and Management Plan. The Plan will include design guidelines and conceptual design plans for multi-use flood control projects in each jurisdiction. Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and the District will fund the Plan. The total funding obligation for each party will not exceed $50,000. Maricopa County will not provide funding. All parties (including Maricopa County) will participate in the plan development including sharing data, reviewing submittals from the consultant and attending stakeholder and public meetings. This Agenda Item impacts Supervisorial Districts 4 and 5. (C-44-14-017-M-01)