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City of Buckeye — Special (2026-06-02)

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FINANCE 
 
 
 
                                                           
                  
 
530 E. MONROE AVE. • BUCKEYE, AZ • 85326 
BUCKEYEAZ.GOV 
 
Intergovernmental Agreement between Maricopa County and the City of Buckeye for High Intensity Drug 
Trafficking Area Funding - Summary Recap 
 
Project Description:   
Buckeye is an active participant in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area initiatives and has sworn Police 
personnel assigned to the Maricopa County Drug Suppression Task Force, whereby the Maricopa County 
Sheriff’s Office administers the funds. Buckeye law enforcement personnel will work through the Maricopa 
County Drug Suppression Task Force to investigate criminal organizations operating drug labs and/or 
distributing narcotics within Arizona. The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area through the Maricopa County 
Sheriff’s Office will reimburse $30,000 in employee-related overtime benefits to Buckeye for sworn personnel 
participating in the Maricopa County Drug Suppression Task Force.  
 
Intergovernmental Agreement Amount: 
 $ 30,000 
 
Future Action:  
 
After the Intergovernmental Agreement ends, Buckeye anticipates receiving a new intergovernmental 
agreement from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. 
Objectives and Expected Outcomes:  
 
The Buckeye Police Department has been an active participant in High Intensity Drug Suppression Task 
Force efforts and has aided in Task Force efforts for several years, benefiting Maricopa County as a whole. 
Buckeye’s participation is pertinent to the community’s well-being as opioid related cases are rapidly 
increasing in Maricopa County. The grant reimburses Buckeye for up to $30,000 in employee-related 
benefits associated with overtime. 
Financial Impact Statement: 
 
The Intergovernmental Agreement funds $30,000 in employee-related benefits associated with overtime 
from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. There is no anticipated negative financial impact on the City of 
Buckeye. 
Time Period for the Grant: 
     FY27 and FY28