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Maricopa County — Formal (2015-06-10)

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
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CITY OF GLENDALE AND MARICOPA COUNTY
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into
pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 11-952 by the City of Glendale (“Glendale”)
and Maricopa County (“Maricopa County”), collectively known herein as the “parties”.
RECITALS
A. The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale (the “Stadium”) is located within
Glendale’s corporate limits and Glendale has jurisdictional authority over and public
safety interests in the operation of the Stadium; and
B. Global Spectrum Enterprises, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company (“Global
Spectrum”) is managing the Stadium on behalf of the Arizona Sports and Tourism
Authority; and
C. Global Spectrum has the need for qualified personnel to provide law enforcement
security services at the Stadium; the duty to provide law enforcement security services at
the Stadium is primarily the responsibility of the City of Glendale; and
D. The parties desire to participate in providing law enforcement security services to Global
Spectrum for the Stadium by making available Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
(“MCSO”) and Glendale Police Department (“GPD”) officers in accordance with the
terms set forth herein.
E. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to cooperatively provide the necessary law
enforcement and security services while acknowledging Glendale’s primary responsibility
for law enforcement at the Stadium.
AGREEMENT
Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the covenants, promises, terms and
conditions set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy
of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide the means through
which the parties intend to provide professional law enforcement and security services to
Global Spectrum by maximizing cooperation, by integrating the MCSO and GPD assets,
and by addressing issues including, command, control, personnel, planning, and training.
2. Supervision and Staffing.
2.1 Maricopa County acknowledges that command and control for all events worked
for Global Spectrum pursuant to this Agreement (individually “Event” and
collectively “Events”) shall be the duty and responsibility of GPD.
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2.2 In carrying out this responsibility, GPD will in good faith assign officers to work
Events in accordance with the procedures adopted in consultation with the Chiefs
of Police for all of the member agencies providing officers to Events.
2.3 Maricopa County agrees and understands that entities other than Glendale and
the GPD have input into the decisions regarding whether, and to what extent, law
enforcement will provide service for Events; however, Glendale will provide
information regarding staffing decisions to Maricopa County as soon as it
becomes available.
3. Assigned Personnel
3.1 Maricopa County shall have the discretion to determine which and how many of
its officers will be allowed to apply for assignments at Events and how many
officers will be assigned to the Events (hereinafter referred to as “Assigned
Officers”).
a. All Assigned Officers will be required to enter into temporary employment
contracts with Glendale.
b. The contract will outline the mutual responsibilities of the Assigned
Officer and Glendale and will specify that the Assigned Officers are “at
will” temporary employees of Glendale and that either party can terminate
the contract, with or without cause at any time and without notice.
c. If possible, Glendale will consult with Maricopa County prior to
terminating any Assigned Officer.
3.2 While working an Event, the Assigned Officers must wear uniforms approved by
MCSO, and the Assigned Officers may carry other equipment authorized by
MCSO.
3.3 When working an Event, GPD will make available to Assigned Officers forms and
other supplies that are necessary to work the Event.
3.4 Upon termination of this Agreement and conclusion of any assignments, all
personal property, assets, equipment, and supplies used by the parties and
Assigned Officers in performance of their responsibilities shall remain with or be
returned to the owner of such property.
3.5 Any inconsistency between GPD and MCSO rules or regulations and all
operational disputes will immediately be brought to the attention of the Glendale
Police Chief and will be fully and finally addressed and resolved by the Glendale
Police Chief in accordance with his or her determination of the best practices
under the circumstances. The Glendale Police Chief may delegate this
responsibility to a specific command officer.
4. Compensation, Insurance and Reporting
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4.1 The parties agree that during Events the Assigned Officers shall be temporary
employees of Glendale for compensation purposes and not independent
contractors; provided however, that each such Assigned Officer will at all times
also be deemed an employee of MCSO and nothing in this Agreement is intended
to contradict or otherwise modify the provisions of A.R.S. § 23-1022 (D).
4.2 Each Assigned Officer who works an Event will be paid the negotiated hourly rate,
less the $5.00 per hour administrative fee that is paid by Global Spectrum directly
to Glendale and applied to the cost of providing liability coverage as set forth
below.
a. Assigned Officers’ compensation shall be subject to all applicable federal
and state taxes, which shall be deducted prior to payment, and which shall
be evidenced by a W-2 statement issued by Glendale to each Assigned
Officer.
b. Each officer’s home agency (primary employer) shall provide the workers’
compensation coverage in such amounts and under the same terms and
conditions as other sworn, full-time employees for all Assigned Officers.
c. Except for liability coverage, Assigned Officers are not entitled to any
other employee benefits or compensation from Glendale.
4.3 Glendale shall make available to the MCSO information about the hours worked
by Assigned Officers not later than seven days following each Event to enable
MCSO to properly monitor and regulate the hours worked by all of their Assigned
Officers.
4.4 Each party affirms that it has complied with the provisions of A.R.S. § 23-1022
(E) with respect to activities addressed by the Agreement.
5. Indemnification
5.1 To the extent permitted by law, Glendale shall indemnify, defend, save and hold
harmless Maricopa County, its departments, agencies, boards, commissions,
officers, officials, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to as “Indemnitee”)
for, from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, or
expenses (including court costs, attorneys’ fees, and costs of claim processing,
investigation and litigation) (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) for bodily injury
or personal injury (including death), or loss or damage to tangible or intangible
property caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent acts
or willful misconduct of the Assigned Officers.
5.2 Glendale’s indemnity includes any Claim or amount due arising out of the failure
of such Indemnitee to conform to any federal, state or local law, statute,
ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree.
5.3 It is agreed that Glendale will be responsible for primary loss investigation,
defense and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable and in
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consideration of the covenants and promises set forth in this Agreement, Glendale
agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against Maricopa County, its officers,
officials, agents and employees for losses arising from the work performed by
Maricopa County’s Assigned Officers under this Agreement.
6. Media Releases and Relations
6.1 Any release of information to the media, other than a public records release,
regarding an Event or any activities under this Agreement will be coordinated by
Glendale in cooperation with Maricopa County but, except as provided below, no
unilateral media releases will be distributed by Maricopa County without the prior
approval of Glendale.
6.2 A copy of all public record and media releases regarding an Event or any activities
under this Agreement shall be forwarded to Glendale prior to release; provided
however, if an incident is primarily focused upon or concerned with the actions of
MCSO’s Assigned Officer, MCSO will be responsible for the release of
information to the media relative to the incident.
6.3 The parties will not reveal any investigative information or operational procedures
except as required by law.
7. Arizona POST certification
7.1 Relative to its Assigned Officers, Maricopa County agrees that it will be
responsible to the Arizona Peace Officer's Standards and Training Board
(“POST”) for complying with all requirements mandated by Arizona
Administrative Code Regulation R13-4-101 et seq.; including but not limited to,
Maricopa County’s responsibilities to POST for the hiring, fitness for duty,
record-keeping, training, and testing requirements imposed upon law
enforcement agencies employing police officers in Arizona.
7.2 Glendale and Maricopa County agree to cooperate to ensure any issues that arise
relative to POST certification are resolved in a reasonable and efficient manner.
8. Execution, Duration and Renewal
8.1 This Agreement will be effective as to Maricopa County immediately upon the
approval and execution by Glendale and Maricopa County and shall remain in full
force and effect until June 30, 2018.
8.2 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
8.3 This Agreement may be renewed for successive additional three (3) year periods
upon mutual consent of the parties.
9. General Provisions
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9.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the
parties and supersedes any other agreement or understanding between the parties
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
9.2 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable to the extent that
any provision or application held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction
shall not affect any other provision or application of the Agreement which may
remain in effect without the invalid provision or application.
9.3 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
9.4 Conflict of Interest. This Agreement may be canceled by any of the parties
pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511.
9.5 Termination. Maricopa County may, at any time, terminate this Agreement by
giving Glendale not less than sixty (60) days prior written notice. Glendale may
at any time terminate this Agreement by giving Maricopa County not less than
sixty (60) days prior written notice.
9.6 Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute regarding the terms or the
interpretation of this Agreement the parties command staff will consult with each
other in an effort to settle the dispute, in good faith. If the parties are unable to
settle the dispute, either party may terminate this agreement.
9.7 Waiver. The waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall not be deemed to
amend this Agreement and shall not constitute a waiver of any other subsequent
breach.
9.8 Headings. Headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not
affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
9.9 Further Acts. Each party shall execute and deliver all such documents and
perform all such acts as reasonably necessary, from time to time, to carry out the
matters contemplated by this Agreement.
10. E-Verify
10.1 The parties acknowledge that immigration laws require them to register and
participate with the E-Verify program (employment verification program
administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security and the
Social Security Administration or any successor program) as they both employ
one or more employees in this state.
10.2 The parties warrant that they have registered with and participate with E-Verify.
10.3 If either party later determines that the other non-compliant party has not
complied with E-Verify, it will notify the non-compliant party by certified mail of
the determination and of the right to appeal the determination. The parties retain
the legal right to inspect the papers of any employee who works pursuant to this
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agreement or any related subcontract to ensure compliance with the warranty
given above. Either party may conduct a random verification of the employment
records of the other party to ensure compliance with this warranty.
10.4 Failure to comply shall be deemed a material breach of the Agreement that is
subject to penalties up to and including termination of the Agreement.
11. Non- Discrimination
The parties must not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics,
familial status, U.S. military veteran status or any disability.
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CITY OF GLENDALE
___________________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Pamela Hanna, City Clerk (SEAL)
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Glendale and the Maricopa
County is in proper form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Glendale granted
under the laws of the State of Arizona.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY:
____________________________________
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
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MARICOPA COUNTY
BY:___________________________
NAME:________________________
TITLE:________________________
DATE:________________________
ATTEST:
______________________________
FRAN MCCARROLL,
CLERK OF THE BOARD
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Glendale and Maricopa County is
in proper form and is within the powers and authority of Maricopa County granted under the
laws of the State of Arizona.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY:
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DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
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