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F-3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH CONTRACT SERVICES Approve FCD 2012A006 Cooperative Agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County. The Cooperative Agreement is valid for ten years from the approval with an option to renew an additional ten years, however, either party may terminate the agreement with a written notice to the other party. This Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) is between the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (Commission) and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District). The Commission is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 17-231(B) (7). The District is authorized to enter this Agreement pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 48 3603. The purpose of the Agreement is to enable the District to enter into work assignments with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (Department) to conduct biological studies and research to support the District planning studies, Capital Improvement Program, or Operation and Maintenance activities. These efforts will help ensure the District complies with state and federal environmental regulations. This Agreement impacts all Supervisorial Districts. (C-69-13-003-3-00)