Vote — approved

Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

21.OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN AND COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST Approve and accept the Operating and Financial Plan (Exhibit A) and the CY26 Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement between Maricopa County on behalf of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Tonto National Forest. Approve the acceptance of funding of $44,400 for CY 2026. The reimbursement per

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21. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN AND COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST Approve and accept the Operating and Financial Plan (Exhibit A) and the CY26 Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement between Maricopa County on behalf of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Tonto National Forest. Approve the acceptance of funding of $44,400 for CY 2026. The reimbursement period will be retroactive to January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This Operating and Financial Plan is made and agreed to as of the last signature date on the Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement and is in effect through December 31, 2030, unless modified during the annual review. Also approve an estimated amount of $20,000 that is allowed for in the agreement for special enforcement situations that include but are not limited to fire emergencies, drug enforcement, and certain group gatherings. The MCSO Indirect Cost Rate is 27.66%, applicable to the award amount of $64,400 less capital expenses of $24,500 for an indirect cost base of $39,900 and indirect costs of $11,036.34. Indirect costs are unallowable and $11,036.34 in indirect costs will be absorbed by the General Fund. This grant award is multi-year and recurring. The Sheriff’s Office has been providing these services for more than 30 years. The award does not require a cash contribution, nor an in-kind contribution, and there are no future or ongoing contributions required following the grant period. This service is not mandated; however, it furthers the Sheriff’s public safety mandate. Funding is used to pay deputy overtime, the leases on two vehicles, monthly charges for cell phones, and other supplies related to this grant agreement for MCSO to assist in patrolling portions of the Tonto National Forest, located in Maricopa County. Grant revenues are not local revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation, and therefore, expenditure of the funds is not prohibited by the budget law. (C-50-26-052-X-00)

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27. AMENDMENT TO CY26 COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MARICOPA COUNTY AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST Approve and accept Modification (MOD) No. 001 to CY26 Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement between Maricopa County on behalf of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Tonto National Forest. Approve the acceptance of additional funding of $56,000 for CY 2026 for a total award of $100,400. The reimbursement period will be retroactive to January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The MCSO Indirect Cost Rate is 27.66%, applicable to additional award amount of $56,000 less capital expenses of $0.00 for an indirect cost base of $56,000 and indirect costs of $15,489.60. Indirect costs are unallowable and $15,489.60 in indirect costs will be absorbed by the General Fund. This grant award is multi-year and recurring. This is a non-competitive award. The Sheriff’s Office has been providing these services for more than 30 years. The award does not require a cash contribution, nor an in-kind contribution, and there are no future or ongoing contributions required following the grant period. This service is not mandated; however, it furthers the Sheriff’s public safety mandate. Funding is used to pay deputy overtime, the leases on two vehicles, monthly charges for cell phones, and other supplies related to this grant agreement for MCSO to assist in patrolling portions of the Tonto National Forest, located in Maricopa County. Grant revenues are not local revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation, and therefore, expenditure of the funds is not prohibited by the budget law. (C-50-26-052-X-01)

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