Amendment No. 1 to IGA with AZ Game and Fish- signed 2022.pdf

Amendment No. 1
To
Intergovernmental Agreement Between
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission and the City of Buckeye

This Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement is entered into on this __7th __ day of June

, 2022 between the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (“Commission”) and the City of Buckeye
(“City”). The terms “Department” and “Director” in this Amendment hereinafter refer to the Arizona
Game and Fish Department and its Director, acting as administrative agent for the Commission.

Whereas, The City of Buckeye and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission entered into an
Intergovernmental Agreement dated May 18, 2021 for the purpose of maintaining, improving, and
managing outdoor recreation opportunities and wildlife resources and their habitat; and educating

and informing the public; and,

Whereas, both Parties desire to establish a process to develop and implement collaborative partnership
programs and projects. This Agreement will detail the process for the Parties to assist one another
with programs, projects and activities that further the mission and vision of both entities; and,

Whereas, an expansion of the Community Fishing Program is desired to include the addition of Sundance
Park Lake, located in the City of Buckeye;

Now Therefore: The Terms and Conditions in Intergovernmental Agreement set forth herein shall be
amended as follows:

Responsibilities of Buckeye:
Section | is amended to add the following:

1.7 Pay a Partnership Fee to the Department for waters stocked under this agreement. Annual rates shall
be in accordance with the following fee schedule:

Water Stocking Strategy FY22 Cost FY23 Cost FY24 Cost FY25 Cost FY26 Cost Total Costs

Sundance Park Core $4,345 $6,235 $6,235 $6,235 $6,235 $29,285

These funds shall be used to defray the cost of program operations, including costs for fish
required hereunder; Payments made to the Department may be leveraged to obtain federal grant
funding or other grant funding opportunities. If this opportunity arises, the City will be notified
in writing by the Department, and it will be necessary to verify that all or a portion of the
municipal fees do not originate from federal sources.

1.8 Promptly notify the Department of anticipated and emergency maintenance or management
measures that may affect the Community Fishing Program. This may include lake and
landscape repairs or construction, water supply or aeration disruptions, and other activities or
occurrences that may affect public health, safety, and access to fishing and stocking activities.

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1.9 Maintain water quality in Sundance Park Lake in a manner consistent with all other
requirements and regulations upon the City. Regularly remove trash and debris from the lakes.
Remove and dispose of dead fish in a timely manner and notify the Department Community
Fishing Program Manager if there is an unusual amount of dead or dying fish. Actively control
excessive aquatic vegetation and algae blooms, and report any aquatic invasive species to the
Community Fishing Program Manager.

1.10 Discourage populations of fish-eating aquatic birds (i.e., cormorants and herons) through park
landscape management and other permissible techniques. Discourage feeding of domestic
waterfowl by the public, and harass or remove excess waterfowl as necessary. Allow the
Department to conduct Migratory bird research or depredation activities as permitted by the
US. Fish and Wildlife Service.

1.11 For lakes with aeration systems, maintain a fully operational system to support good water
quality. Ensure that aeration systems or other lake management systems are not limiting angler
access or use, unless necessary to conduct maintenance or repairs. Manage and integrate
landscape activities to be compatible with the maintenance of good lake water quality.

1.12 Provide and maintain angler access to shoreline areas at each water. To the extent possible,
provide suitable accommodations along the shoreline such as picnic tables, benches, and shade
structures for angler use.

1.13 Provide access to the waters and associated park facilities such as shade structures so that Sport
Fishing Education contractors, Department personnel, and volunteer instructors may conduct
Sport Fishing Education programs at no charge to the Department. This may include
conducting and/or supporting Sport Fishing Education programs (fishing clinics) for the
general public in cooperation with the City. Specific scheduling information about
Department-sanctioned programs will be provided to the City as far in advance as possible.

1.14 Provide suitable park and lake access to allow for stocking of fish using trucks and trailers by
the Department and their fish contractors at the waters.

R sibilities of Game and Fish:
Section 2 is amended to add the following:

2.6 Under the Department’s Traditional or Core Strategy, stock Sundance Park Lake with
catchable rainbow trout approximately every two weeks from mid-November to mid-March,
and catchable channel catfish approximately every two weeks from March or April to June,
and September to November. Fish stocking will cease from approximately June through mid-
September due to heat stress factors. Stock sunfish (usually bluegill or redear) and largemouth
bass at least once annually into Sundance Park Lake. Other approved fish species may be
stocked as necessary to: 1) establish a resident fish population, 2) augment existing fish
populations, 3) maintain a balanced fishery, 4) improve angler success rates, or 5) provide
feature species for anglers. Adjustments to these stocking schedules and/or species may be
required due to climatic and/or weather conditions, fish availability and condition, logistics of
fish delivery from vendors, or lake water quality conditions.

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2.7 Monitor basic water quality and biological indicators as needed to determine if lake conditions
are suitable for fish stockings. Provide periodic lake assessment information to park managers
as needed. Notify the appropriate City or park management staff of any public health or safety
concerns found by the Department.

2.8 For each participating water, provide one or more Fishing Information Stations (kiosks
with bulletin board) so that current Community Fishing Program information may be
posted for the public. Design and provide Community Fishing Program information
and regulation signs, and replacements as needed, for all primary access points, or
mutually agreed-upon locations around each participating lake.

2.9 Enforce Commission rules and regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 17
(Game and Fish laws). Cooperate and coordinate with local law enforcement officials,
justice courts, and park staff to ensure angler compliance.

2.10 Provide advice, technical assistance, and guidelines on lake/pond and/or fishery
management to the City.

2.11 Work with the City to design and install suitable fish habitats as needed to provide
adequate cover from predators and spawning habitats.

All other Terms and Conditions of the original IGA executed May 18, 2021 shall remain in full
force and effect.

CITY OF BUCKEYE

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By: June 7, 2022
City Mayor Date
ATTEST: bp
City Clerk

APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:

I have reviewed the above-referenced Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Arizona Game
and Fish Commission and declare this Agreement to be in proper form and within the power and authority
granted to the City under the laws of the State of Arizona.

AG

City Attorney

Dated this 9th day of June , 2022

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ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION

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Ty E. Gray Date
Secretary to the Commission and
Director, Arizona Game and Fish Department

APPROVAL OF THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION ATTORNEY:
I have reviewed the above-referenced Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Buckeye, Arizona

and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and declare this Agreement to be in proper form and within the
power and authority granted to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission under the laws of the State of Arizona.

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Dated this Gul day of bef , 2022 be /2 then.

Attorney, Arizona Game and Fish Commission

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