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33. IGA WITH PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix Police Department authorizing payment for apprehending and /or transport of mental health patients pursuant to Superior Court Orders. This IGA shall become effective upon signature of both parties and shall remain in effect until terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. A.R.S § Title 36-545.04 provides that the county in which the mental health patient resides or was found prior to hospitalization is responsible for cost of court proceedings. Maricopa County has used the City of Phoenix Police Department for several years to comply with delivery of Superior Court Orders. Past payment for these services was through the use of a Sole Source Provider purchase order. These Sole Source purchase orders have a cap of Fifty Thousand Dollars per fiscal year. This year’s expenses (Fiscal year 2009-2010) are projected to be Fifty Four Thousand dollars and increase nominally over future years; therefore requiring the use of competitive bid contract or Intergovernmental Agreement. Budget for these services has been and is included in Agency 390 fund 100 (Health Care Programs) (C-49-10-056-2-00)