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Special Meeting
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Board Members
10:00 AM Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4
Andrew Kunasek, Vice Chairman, District 3
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Denny Barney, District 1
Maricopa County, Arizona Steve Chucri, District 2
(and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control Steve Gallardo, District 5
District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement
Districts, Housing Authority of Maricopa County and/or
Board of Deposit) County Manager
Tom Manos
Clerk of the Board
"The mission of Maricopa County is
to provide regional leadership and Fran McCarroll
fiscally responsible, necessary
public services to its residents so Meeting Location
they can enjoy living in healthy
and safe communities” Supervisors' Conference Room
301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session at
10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, in the Supervisors' Conference Room, 301 W.
Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman,
Chairman, District 4; Andrew Kunasek, Vice Chairman, District 3; Denny Barney, District 1; Steve
Chucri, District 2; Steve Gallardo, District 5 (entered late). Also present: Constance Copeland,
Deputy Clerk of the Board; Lori Medaris, Minutes Coordinator; Tom Manos, County Manager; and
Michelle Wood, Legal Counsel. Votes of the Members will be recorded as follows: aye-nay-
absent-abstain.
PRESENTATION AND ACTION
1. PROPOSED 2016 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Presentation regarding the Proposed 2016 Federal Legislative Agenda. At the conclusion
of the presentation, approve 2016 Federal Legislative Agenda. The Proposed 2016
Federal Legislative Agenda is on file in the Clerk of the Board’s Office and retained in
accordance with ASLAPR approved retention schedule. (C-20-16-026-P-00)
Amanda Nash, Legislative Analyst
Chris Cushing, Nelson Mullins Public Strategies Group
Jennifer Pharaoh, Nelson Mullins Public Strategies Group
Chris Cushing, Nelson Mullins Public Strategies Group, began his report with
highlights concerning the ground level ozone issue and the Exceptional Events Rule
of the Clean Air Act. There is legislation pending that will address problems with the
Rule. The EPA appears to be working on proposing rule revisions.
~ Supervisor Gallardo entered meeting ~
Mr. Cushing continued with an overview about salt cedar growth that is having an
adverse impact in flood zone areas. He explained that the Maricopa County Flood
Control District is interested in entering into an agreement with the Army Corp of
Engineers. There will be an effort made to pursue and expedite such an agreement.
Mr. Cushing explained the concerns of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and
their authority to allow third party concessionaires to operate on BLM land. The

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County and members of the Arizona congressional delegation have tried for many
years to convince the BLM they have this authority but have been unsuccessful.
Senator Flake has introduced legislation to address this issue.
Mr. Cushing reviewed transportation issues and noted two items of interest. First, the
County was able to introduce language into legislation in regard to regulatory
flexibility. Second, there is a $60 million new grant available for intelligent
transportation technology and infrastructure.
Supervisor Chucri asked if the mentioned transportation grant was to allow for
autonomous driving and to accommodate the future technology of vehicles. Mr.
Cushing responded with several facts that make Maricopa County a strong contender
for this grant.
Mr. Cushing explained President Obama’s Executive Order 13690 concerning a new
flood risk reduction standard and the potential impacts on flood plain management.
Mr. Cushing explained the 340B Drug Pricing Program that has allowed Maricopa
County to save $800,000 in 2016. Jennifer Pharaoh explained Human Resources and
Services Administration (HRSA) guidance has issues of concern that is being closely
monitored. One specific concern is new eligibility requirements that change who
would be considered an eligible patient. The change would make a large number of
the population ineligible for discounted drugs. They are working closely with the
National Association of Counties (NACO) to ensure that HRSA understands the
unintended consequences of this guidance.
Mr. Cushing explained that they will also be seeking additional funding from the
National Dam Rehabilitation Program because the initial funds received will not be
enough for dam rehabilitation in Maricopa County.
He reviewed the issues affecting Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP). He explained how Congress passes override formulas that diverts funding
to northern cold weather states. A coalition is working to urge Congress to cease the
override and uphold the current law.
Mr. Cushing commented on two additional items not on the presented agenda. The
first concerns Forest Service land and its importance to the upgrade of the radio
system. The second was concerns about homelessness and legislation to help with
related needs.
Board members discussed specific concerns about the problems with the salt cedars,
and the length of time to attain permits that bog the process.
Motion to approve by Supervisor Kunasek, seconded by Supervisor Chucri
Ayes: Hickman, Kunasek, Barney, Chucri, Gallardo

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MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST
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Constance Copeland, Deputy Clerk of the Board