Vote — approved

Jack Sellers	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Bill Gates	yes
Clint Hickman	yes
Steve Gallardo	absent

Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Clint Hickman Absent: Steve Gallardo

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24. IGA WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY FOR INTERGRATED SERVICES Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Maricopa County and Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) to provide integrated services to children and families with shared office space located at Pepper Plaza, LLC; 40 N Center Street Suite 100; Mesa, Arizona 85201 (“The Office”), currently leased by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. This Agreement sets forth the responsibilities and obligations of the parties with respect to DCS's use of the Center with the initial term effective from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027, a 3 year period. This Agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice to the other party. DCS is mandated pursuant to A.R.S. § 8-451 to protect children by investigating reports of abuse and neglect, promoting the safety of a child in a permanent home and coordinating services to strengthen the family and prevent, intervene in and treat abuse and neglect of children. This Agreement allows the DCS to perform its statutory obligation and have assigned space within the “The Office” to aid with investigative case reviews and responsibilities and provide on-site agency collaboration, through the use of a multi-disciplinary team approach with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. (C-50-25-057-X-00)

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