Vote — approved

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

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

Item Text

55. IGA WITH ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY SERVICES Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of the University of Arizona (U of A) and Maricopa County by and through its Department of Public Health (MCDPH) to provide funding for epidemiology services. The purpose of this IGA is for Student Aid for Field Epidemiology Response (SAFER), a team of students to provide infection disease case investigations and response aid, including during outbreaks and public health emergencies and will receive practical experience to public health and epidemiology students. The SAFER students function under the County’s Division of Epidemiology and Informatics (DEI). The term of this IGA begins July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, with a not to exceed amount of $60,000 per year. The budget period begins July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Subject to the availability of funds, the County shall pay the Contractor for the services described, not to exceed the amount listed on the Cover page of the Agreement per year. Compensation will be reimbursed on a monthly fixed rate. The IGA may be extended for additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total extended term of five (5) years, except that the cost will be subject to renegotiation. This IGA is being funded by the EPI General Fund. Any extension of this Agreement shall be in writing mutually acceptable to the Department and the Contractor and signed by both Parties. (C-86-24-048-X-00)

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