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Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 19, 2024
10:00 AM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Maricopa County, Arizona 
(and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control 
District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement 
Districts and/or Board of Deposit)
"The mission of Maricopa County is 
to provide regional leadership and 
fiscally responsible, necessary 
public services to its residents so 
they can enjoy living in healthy and 
safe communities”
Board Members
Jack Sellers, Chairman, District 1
Thomas Galvin, Vice Chairman, District 2
Bill Gates, District 3
Clint Hickman, District 4
Steve Gallardo, District 5
County Manager
Jen Pokorski
Clerk of the Board
Juanita Garza
Meeting Location
Supervisors' Conference Room
301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Chairman Sellers opened the meeting and asked the Clerk to call roll. 
The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session 
at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W 
Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Jack Sellers, 
Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Vice Chairman, District 2 (remote); Bill Gates, Supervisor, 
District 3; Clint Hickman, Supervisor, District 4 (remote); Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. 
Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Mia Vargas, Minutes Coordinator; Jen Pokorski, County 
Manager; Brooke Worcester, Legal Counsel.
ACTION
1.
IGA WITH CITY OF BUCKEYE FOR THE USE AND MANAGEMENT OF GENERAL 
JOE FOSS SHOOTING COMPLEX AT BUCKEYE HILLS REGIONAL PARK
Approve and execute Intergovernmental Agreement between Maricopa County 
(“County”) and the City of Buckeye (“City”) (“Agreement”) for the City to provide public 
use, shooting education, and law enforcement training at the General Joe Foss 
Shooting Complex at Buckeye Hills Regional Park (“Complex”).  The term of the 
Agreement will be twenty (20) years with a provision for renewal for four (4) additional 
periods of five (5) years each upon thirty (30) days written notice to renew prior to the 
end of the term or the renewal term, as the case may be.  The Assistant County 
Manager of Maricopa County, County’s Director of Parks and Recreation, or his/her 
delegee shall administer the Agreement.  
Supervisory Districts: 5 (C-30-25-003-X-00)
Supervisor Gallardo thanked County staff who were engaged in creating the 
agreement. He noted the Board heard their constituents in the West Valley regarding 
the use of the Joe Foss Shooting Complex. Supervisor Gallardo was confident the 
Board made the right choice to shut it down to make safety assessments before 
reopening it for public use. The partnership with the City of Buckeye was a win-win, 
allowing law enforcement and the public to utilize the facility.  
Supervisor Hickman echoed Supervisor Gallardo’s comments and said he was grateful 
for the partnership with the City of Buckeye. Supervisor Hickman noted it was important

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for the Board to have Joe Foss open and for the public to have a legal and safe place 
to shoot. 
Chairman Sellers thanked the Board for their effort in working to get a positive 
conclusion. 
Motion to approve by Supervisor Steve Gallardo, seconded by Supervisor Clint 
Hickman
Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo
~ Supervisor Gates recused himself for items 2 & 3 and left the dais ~
2.
COMMUNITY FUNDING FOR ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF 
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR ADDRESSING LIFE EXPECTANCY GAPS
Authorize the Community Solutions Funding Proposal request for Arizona Board of 
Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) College of Health Solutions (CHS) 
who is partnering with the Equality Health Foundation (EHF) to address significant life 
expectancy gaps in District 5 of South Phoenix, where residents face a 14-year life 
expectancy gap compared to North Scottsdale.  The amount of funding is 
$1,000,000.00.  The Board of Supervisors’ Community Solutions Funding (CSF) is 
primarily intended to cover the cost of initiatives that carry the potential of advancing 
Maricopa County’s Strategic Goals and provide a clear public benefit for Maricopa 
County residents.  The Associated Maricopa County Strategic Goal is:  Regional 
Services.  
Pursuant to A.R.S. 42-17106(B), authorize the following appropriation adjustments to 
the FY2025 budget:  
1.  Decrease the expenditure authority in the Non Departmental (D470) General Fund 
(100) Non Recurring (NRNP) budget in the line “Community Solutions Funding” (4711) 
by $1,000,000.
2. Increase the expenditure authority in the Non Departmental (D470) General Fund 
(100) Non Recurring (NRNP) budget in the line “D5-Community Solutions Funding” 
(4765) by $1,000,000.
These actions will have a net zero impact on the County-wide budget and do not alter 
the budget constraining the expenditure of local revenues duly adopted by the Board 
pursuant to A.R.S. 42-17105. (C-86-25-030-X-00)
Supervisor Gallardo thanked County staff for all their efforts. He talked about Arizona 
State University (ASU) working with District 5 residents on a five-year plan to examine 
health disparities. Supervisor Gallardo thanked ASU for their partnership, helping to 
better serve the communities from a public health perspective.  
Motion to approve by Supervisor Steve Gallardo, seconded by Supervisor Clint 
Hickman
Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo
Recused: Bill Gates

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3.
IGA WITH ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE 
UNIVERSITY FOR ADDRESSING LIFE EXPECTANCY GAPS
Approve a retroactive fixed-price Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Arizona 
Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU), College of Health 
Solutions (CHS) and Maricopa County by and through its Department of Public Health 
(MCDPH) for the Community Well-being Hub Initiative aimed at addressing life 
expectancy gaps.  The term of the IGA is September 01, 2024 through December 31, 
2029.  The not-to-exceed amount is $1,000,000 for the term of the IGA.  
The IGA with the ASU College of Health Solutions (ASU-CHS) establishes a framework 
for implementing and evaluating the Community Well-Being Hub Initiative over a five-
year period. ASU-CHS will play a critical role in supporting the initiative by providing 
baseline assessments, periodic evaluations, and program monitoring to ensure the 
project’s effectiveness. ASU-CHS will also mobilize faculty, students, and community 
resources to foster local engagement and project leadership. Additionally, ASU-CHS 
will collaborate with the Equality Health Foundation (EHF) and other stakeholders to 
expand community coalitions and cross-sector partnerships while measuring progress 
and refining strategies throughout the initiative.
EHF, supported by a sub-award of $890,050, will lead the implementation of the 
initiative with the goal of achieving continuous growth and sustainable impact. EHF will 
work closely with ASU-CHS to develop measurable metrics, annual targets, and 
community-focused programs. Both organizations will collaborate on periodic reporting 
and deliver a comprehensive evaluation report at the end of the five years, outlining the 
initiative’s overall impact. Furthermore, EHF will provide annual financial information 
for audits to ensure transparency and accountability. This partnership emphasizes 
collaboration, innovation, and dynamic adaptation to promote long-term community 
well-being. (C-86-25-031-X-00)
Motion to approve by Supervisor Steve Gallardo, seconded by Supervisor Clint 
Hickman
Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo
Recused: Bill Gates
Chairman Sellers concluded the meeting by thanking the Board and County staff for 
their hard work.  
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.  
_____________________________
Jack Sellers, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:

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____________________________
Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board