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RESOLUTION NO. 26-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE ARIZONA VEHICLE THEFT TASK
FORCE.
WHEREAS, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (“DPS”),
and the City of Apache Junction Police Department (“AJPD”)
desire to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”)
allowing AJPD to participate in the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task
Force (“VTTF”); and
WHEREAS, DPS needs one Arizona Peace Officer Standards and
Training Board (“AZPOST”) certified law enforcement officer from
the AJPD on a full-time basis; and
WHEREAS, AJPD is willing and able to dedicate an officer to
VTTE; and
WHEREAS, DPS agrees to reimburse AJPD monthly for seventy-
five percent of payroll expenses and DPS will reimburse overtime
compensation not to exceed twenty hours per month; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952(A), public entities
may enter into intergovernmental agreements with other
municipalities and governmental entities for joint or
cooperative activities; and
WHEREAS, the AJPD and DPS' have crafted the legal
arrangement in the form of the attached IGA which sets forth the
terms and conditions of the services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
1) The mayor is authorized to sign the intergovernmental
agreement in a form consistent with Attachment A;
2) The police chief and/or his designee are authorized and
directed to take all other necessary steps to carry out
the purpose and intent of this resolution and to fulfill
all the duties required under the IGA.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-35
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF , 2026.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2026.
WALTER “CHIP” WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
YVETTE MCKINNEY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 26-35
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ATTACHMENT A
DPS CONTRACT NO, 2026-053
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
REGARDING
ARIZONA VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE
This Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA"), which becomes effective on the date last signed, is
entered into between the State of Arizona through its Department of Public Safety ("DPS"), and
the Apache Junction Police Department, ("Agency").
The purpose of this Agreement is to enhance law enforcement services conceming vehicle theft
through the cooperative efforts of the parties to this Agreement.
DPS is authorized and empowered to enter into this IGA pursuant to A.R-S. § 41 -1713 B.3; both
parties are authorized and empowered to enter into this IGA pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952.
tn consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties to this Agreement agree to the
following terms and conditions.
I. PARTICIPATION
The Agency agrees to assign one (1) AZ P.O.S.T. certified sworn law enforcement (“officer”) to
the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force, (“Task Force"), on a full-time basis, for such assignments
within the purposes of this Agreement, as directed by DPS. Agency agrees the assigned officer
shall be in compliance with DPS residency requirements.
During the term of the IGA, Agency and DPS agree that Agency shall continue to provide an
officer with alt employment-related benefits, rights, and privileges. The officer must abide by all
of Agency's applicable rules and regulations and are subject to Agency's disciplinary process. In
the event the officer is involved in a critical incident, as defined by DPS policy, Agency agrees to
cooperate with, and participate in, any investigation and/or critical incident review conducted by
DPS for the purpose of evaluating the policies and procedures utilized by the Task Force.
II. DPS’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Based upon the officer’s completed DPS weekly time sheets, DPS will reimburse Agency on a
monthly basis for seventy-five (75%) percent of personal services and employee-related expenses
that accrue during the term of the IGA (depending upon funding from the Acizona Automobile
Theft Authority). Personal services and employee-related expenses are defined as gross pay, FICA
taxes, health, dental, and life insurance, workers compensation, retirement, overtime, and sick,
vacation, and personal tcave. Vacation and sick leave that accrues but is not used will not be
reimbursed,
Overtime compensation will be for Task Force-related activities only. DPS will reimburse all
overtime compensation (based upon DPS rules, not to exceed 20 hours per month). The officer
must perform a minimum of forty (40) hours of Task Force-related work for DPS to reimburse for
overtime in any given week. The twenty (20) hours of overtime per month may be exceeded
without contacting Agency if DPS determines that additional funding is available, and the overtime
is authorized by the respective district commander.
All DPS approved travel expenses will be ceimbursed directly to the officer by DPS under the
employee travel rcimbursement guidelines established by the Arizona Department of
Administration. The amount reimbursed for travel expenses shall be for actual costs incurred
during the effective dates of this IGA.
DPS agrees to assign a department vehicle to the Agency’s officer. The officer is responsible for
maintaining the assigned vehicle in accordance with DPS policy and shall utilize the DPS assigned
vehicle for Task Force purposes only. The officer must meet the ADOA driver training
requirements.
Any other equipment assigned to officers for use during the assignment shall remain the property
of the party that assigned the equipment.
Il. AGENCY’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Prior to the officer commencing work at DPS, Agency shall furnish DPS with the information
necessary for DPS to pay personal services and employec-related expenses as defined in paragraph
Il. Agency will pay the remaining twenty-five (25%) percent of the personal services and
employce-related expenses. DPS will not reimburse Agency for salary increases or changes to
base salaries, unless Agency submits the changes to DPS at least sixty (60) days prior to the
effective date of the change.
IV. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Every payment obligation of DPS under this Agreement is conditioned upon the availability of
funds appropriated or allocated for the payment of such obligation. If funds are not allocated and
available for the continuance of the Agreement, the Agreement may be terminated by DPS at the
end of the period for which funds arc available. No liability shail accrue to DPS in the event this
provision is exercised, and DPS shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments or for any
damages as a result of termination under this paragraph.
V. EMMIGRATION
All parties agree to comply with A.R.S. §§ 23-214 and 41-4401.
VI. NONDISCRIMINATION
All parties agree to comply with the non-discrimination provisions of the Govemor's Executive
Order 2023-01.
Vil. INDEMNIFICATION
Each party (as "indemnitor") agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party (as
“indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “claims” arising out of bodily
injury of any person (including death) or properly damage, but only to the extent that such claims
which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the indemnitee, are caused by the act, omission,
negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnitor, its officers, agents, employces, or
volunteers.
Vill. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Any officer assigned to the Task Force will be subject to random and/or for cause, drug and alcohol
testing in accordance with Agency's guidelines. If Agency does not have a drug free program, the
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officer will be required to submit to testing pursuant to the DPS Drug Free Workplace Program
Each assigned officer shall be subject tc the responsibilities of and shall retain all rights as provided
for in the DPS Drug Free Workplace Program Manual, DPS Form Number DPS 932-02056. DPS
shall not charge any fee or cost to Agency for officers who undergoes testing. Officers may be
removed from the Task Force for failure to comply with the program or failure to pass DPS drug
screening requirements
IX. RECORDKEEPING
All records regarding the IGA, including time accounting logs, must be retained for five (5) years
in compliance with A.R.S. § 35-214.
X. FEES
Neither party may charge the other for administrative fees for any work performed pursuant to the
IGA.
XI. JURISDICTION
Agency agrees to permit officers to work outside of their regular jurisdictional boundaries.
XI ARBITRATION
In the event of a dispute under this IGA, the parties agree to use arbitration to the extent required
under A.R.S. §§ 12-1518 and 12-133.
XII. WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-1022 D., for the purposes of workers compensation coverage, Agency
officers shall be deemed to be employees of DPS and Agency. Agency, as the primary cmployer,
shall be solely liable for payment of workers compensation benefits and the processing of any
claims occurring during the officer's assignment to the Task Force.
XIV. LIMITATIONS
This agreement in no way restricts either party from participating in similar activities with other
public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals. Nothing in this agreement shall be
construed as limiting or expanding the statutory responsibilities of the parties.
XV. EFFECTIVE DATE/DURATION
The terms of this agreement shall become effective on the date last signed and shall remain in
effect until June 30, 2027. The IGA shall renew annually on July 1 of each year for a period not
to exceed four (4) years. All prior agreements between DPS and Agency regarding Task Force
participation are superseded as of the effective date of this IGA.
XVI. CANCELLATION
This IGA is subject to cancellation for conflicts of interest pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511
XVIL TERMINATION
Either party may terminate the IGA for convenience or cause upon thirty (30) days written notice
to the other party. Upon termination, DPS shall pay all outstanding amounts up through the
effective date of the termination. AlJI property shall be retumed to the owning party upon
termination
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XVIII. NOTICE
Any notice required to be given under the IGA will be provided by mail to:
Erik Axlund, Major Michael Pooley, Chief
Arizona Department of Public Safety Apache Junction Police Department
P. O. Box 6638 300 E. Superstition Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85005 Apache Junction, Arizona 85119
XV. VALIDITY
This document contains the entire agreement between the parties and may not be modified,
amended, altered, or extended except through a written amendment signed by both parties. If
any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shal] not be
affected.
The parties hereto have caused this [GA to be executed by the proper officers and officials.
STATE OF ARIZONA AGENCY
By: By:
Jeffrey Glover, Colonel Michael Pooley
Director Chief of Police
Arizona Department of Public Safety Apache Junction Police Department
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO FORM
Assistant Attomey General City Attorney
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