Memorandum of Understanding

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MARICOPA COUNTY
ADMINISTERED BY ITS HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
AND
CITY OF GLENDALE
This non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter “MOU”) is between Maricopa County, administered
by its Human Services Department, ("County") and the City of (“City”). The City and County collectively are referred
to as “the Parties” and individually as the “Party.” This MOU shall be effective on April 1, 2025, or when the Parties
have signed, whichever is later, and will terminate on December 31, 2025, or otherwise mutually agreed.
WHEREAS County provides Maricopa County residents Workforce Development Division services to Adult,
Youth, Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response.
WHEREAS City provides education, community facilities, outreach, employment and other public services to
support residents, businesses and other group students in the City.
THEREFORE, County and City, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, hereto agree to
the Scope of Work as follows:
1.0
PURPOSE:
1.2
The integrated service delivery model will be located at the Glendale Elementary School District
(GESD) System of Care Center (SoCC) located at 7677 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303.
1.3
The County shall assign a County Workforce Development Coordinator to be located at the SoCC
facility for 40 hours per week.
1.4
The services to be provided at the SoCC facility will benefit City residents by having County staff
available to meet with job seekers (Adult and Youth) and local employers and provide WIOA
activities that will improve residents’ knowledge for:
1.4.1
Conducting job searches to secure stable employment;
1.4.2
Exploring career opportunities;
1.4.3
Improving skills necessary to enter or advance in a specific occupation or trade; and
1.4.4
Employment opportunities with local employers.
2.0
COUNTY AGREES TO:
2.1
The County shall:
2.1.1
Assign a County Workforce Development Coordinator to act as a business liaison, trainer,
career guidance specialist, and partner with the City to provide assistance to participants and
businesses within the City by:
2.1.1.1 Enrolling WIOA eligible Program participants;
2.1.1.2 Organizing workshops for job seekers to assist with job searches and the
development of job retention skills and assessment tools for measuring interests,
aptitude and skills, career exploration, and vocational training;
2.1.1.3 Providing eligible participant support services that may include funding assistance to
enable participants to continue training, retain or obtain employment, and encourage
successful Program completion;
2.1.1.4 Directing job seekers toward activities that lead to the attainment of a secondary
school diploma or its equivalent;
2.1.1.5 Organizing job fairs for local employers recruiting employees to fill vacant positions;
2.1.1.6 Engaging with the business community in collaboration with the City;

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2.1.1.7 Coordinate with City Workforce Development efforts as allowable by County and
WIOA policy and procedures.
2.1.1.8 Providing case management and referral services, and
2.1.1.9 Providing City with reports on a Quarterly basis (i.e., July, September, and December
of each year) containing the following data metrics:
2.1.1.9.1
Community Outreach Efforts;
2.1.1.9.2
Total number of Enrollments - including participants’ demographics; and
2.1.1.9.3
Summary of services provided;
2.1.1.9.3.1 Total number of Trainings provided;
2.1.1.9.3.2 Employment Outcomes; and
2.1.1.9.3.3 Number of Glendale employers engaged in services.
2.1.2
Provide computers and equipment for County staff to fulfill their duties.
3.0
CITY AGREES TO:
3.1
The City shall:
3.1.1
Provide workspace at the SoCC Facility for County staff to provide the services identified in
this MOU. The workspace shall be a secure location to house all computers and equipment
provided by the County. The workspace shall remain locked when not in use by County staff
and whenever the SoCC Facility is not in use;
3.1.2
Provide internet connection;
3.1.3
Work cooperatively with County staff to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and the
coordination of workforce services;
3.1.4
Provide meeting space and space for job fairs as needed; and
3.1.5
Include information attributing ARIZONA@WORK – Maricopa County Program in any
outreach materials, website, and other promotional/marketing materials related to this
partnership.
4.0
TERM OF THE MOU
This MOU shall be effective beginning 04/01/2025 through 12/31/2025 unless terminated earlier by either
Party pursuant to Paragraph 5 below.
5.0
TERMINATION
5.1
Under A.R.S. § 38-511, the Parties may cancel this MOU without penalty or further obligation within
three years (3) after execution of this MOU, if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating,
securing, drafting, or creating this MOU on behalf of the County is, at any time while this MOU or any
extension is in effect, an employee or agent of any other party to the MOU in any capacity or consultant
to any other party of this MOU with respect to the subject matter of this MOU.
5.2
Either Party may terminate this MOU at any time by giving the other Party at least thirty (30) calendar
days prior notice in writing.
5.3
This MOU may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Parties. The written MOU shall
specify the termination date.
5.4
The County has the right to terminate this MOU upon twenty-four (24) hour notice when the County
determines that the health or welfare of the participants are endangered or the Partner’s non-
compliance to the terms of the MOU.
5.5
If not terminated by one of the above methods, this MOU shall terminate upon the expiration of the
term stated on page 1 of this MOU or any extended term described in Section 4.0.
6.0
AMENDMENTS
Any changes to this MOU shall be in writing and signed by both Parties.
7.0
ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS
Acronyms and Definitions found under 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.0 & 200.1 are incorporated by reference.
8.0
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDERS
8.1
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized upon the recommendation of the Human
Services Department Director and Legal Counsel, to review and execute administrative changes to

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the MOU on behalf of the County through Administrative Change Orders. Administrative Change
Orders will be effective upon execution by both the Parties. Administrative Change Orders shall
address any of the following changes:
8.1.1
Modifications to the project timeline if the last day of the project timeline is within the MOU
term.
8.1.2
Modifications to Budget line items if the MOU amount remains unchanged.
8.1.3
Modifications required by federal, state, or County regulations, ordinances, or policies; and/or
8.1.4
Modifications to Administrative requirements such as changes in reporting periods, frequency
of reports, or report formats required by the federal, state or local regulations, policies, or
requirements.
9.0
NOTICES
Notifications and communications concerning this MOU shall be directed to the following:
County:
Jared Beard
Workforce Development Assistant Director
Maricopa County Human Services Department
234 North Central Avenue, Suite 3000
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Telephone: 623-280-7487
Jared.Beard@maricopa.gov
City of Glendale
Name: Michelle Yates
Title: Deputy Director of Community Services
Address: 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Suite SoCC
Glendale Arizona 85301
Telephone: 623.930.2044
Email: myates@glendaleaz.com
10.0
EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER
10.1
This MOU is not intended to constitute, create, give rise to, or to otherwise recognize a joint venture,
partnership, or other formal business association or organization of any kind, and the rights and
obligations of the Parties shall be only those expressly set forth in this MOU.
10.2
The City agrees that no individual performing under this MOU on behalf of the City shall be considered
a County agent, employee, or representative and those individuals are not entitled to County civil
service rights, County retirement rights, or any other rights provided under the County personnel rules,
nor shall those rights accrue or apply to any such individual. The City shall have total responsibility for
all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workers’ compensation, occupational disease
compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee benefits, and all taxes and premiums
appurtenant thereto concerning such individuals and the City shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the County with respect to the foregoing.
10.3
The County agrees that no individual performing under this MOU on behalf of County may be
considered a City agent, employee, or representative and that no rights of City civil service, City
retirement, or City personnel rules shall accrue or apply to any such individual. The County shall have
total responsibility for all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workers’ compensation,
occupational disease compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee benefits, and all
taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such individuals and the County shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the City with respect to the foregoing.

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11.0
NON-LIABILITY
The County and its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers,
departments, agencies, boards, committees, and commissions shall not be liable for any act or omission by
the City or any and all of its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers,
departments, agencies, boards, committees, or commissions occurring in the performance of this MOU, nor
shall the County and its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers,
departments, agencies, boards, and commissions be liable for purchases or contracts made by the City or
any and all of its agents, representatives, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, departments,
agencies, boards, committees, or commissions in connection with this MOU.
12.0
NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EQUAL ACCESS
The City agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive Order 2009-09 including
flow down of all provisions and requirements to any contractors or subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09
supersedes Executive order 99-4 and amends Executive order 75-5 and may be viewed and downloaded at
the Arizona State Library Research website:
(http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1) 
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incorporated into this MOU as if set forth in full herein. In connection with any service or other activity under
this MOU, the City shall not discriminate against any employee, client, or any other individual in any way on
the grounds of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, political affiliation, belief or national origin. The
City shall include this clause in all of its Subcontracts.
13.0
ASSIGNABILITY AND SUBCONTRACTING
No rights, liabilities, obligations, or duties under this MOU may be assigned, delegated, or subcontracted,
in whole or part, without the prior written approval of the County. The City shall bear all liability under this
MOU, even if it is assigned, delegated, or subcontracted, in whole or in part, unless the County approves
the assignment, delegation, or subcontract or agrees otherwise.
14.0
RIGHTS/OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES ONLY
The terms of this MOU are intended only to define the respective rights and obligations of the Parties.
Nothing in this MOU shall create any rights or duties in favor of any potential third-party beneficiary or other
person, agency, or organization. Nothing in this MOU shall affect the legal liabilities of either Party by
imposing any standard of care different from the standard of care imposed by law.
15.0
RECIPROCAL INDEMNIFICATION
Each Party (as “Indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party and its officers,
officials, employees, and agents (collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against all claims, losses, liability,
costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees and other litigation costs) (collectively
referred to as “Claims”) either arising from or related to breach of this MOU, property damage, or bodily
injury (including death) of any person, but only to the extent that such Claims are caused by the act,
omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor or any of its officers, officials, agents,
representatives, directors, employees, volunteers, departments, agencies, boards, committees, and
commissions. The obligations under this Section 13.0 shall survive termination of this MOU.
16.0
WAIVER OF TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND DEFENSES
The failure of either Party to insist in any one or more instances on performance of any of the terms and
conditions of, or to exercise any rights or privileges contained in, this MOU shall not be considered as
waiving such terms, conditions, rights, or privileges, and they shall remain in full force and effect.  Nothing
in this MOU shall be construed as consent to any lawsuits or waiver of any defenses in a lawsuit brought
against the County in any state or federal court.
17.0
INSURANCE
Each Party is a Public entity and shall provide the other Party with a Certificate of Self-Insurance equal to the
types and amounts specified below:
General Aggregate
$3,000,000
Each Occurrence Limit
$1,000,000

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18.0
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this MOU is determined to be invalid, void, or illegal by a court, that determination shall in
no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision of this MOU, and the remaining provisions shall remain
in full force and effect.
19.0
COUNTERPARTS
This MOU may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, and
all of which taken together shall be considered one and the same instrument.
20.0
GOVERNING LAW & FORUM
The laws of the State of Arizona will govern these terms and conditions, and shall incorporate by reference
all laws governing the interagency agreements and mandatory contract provisions of state agencies
required by statute or executive order, as well as any claims that might arise between the Parties. The
County will resolve any claim, cause of action, or dispute (collectively “Claims”) that the County has with the
City, arising out of this MOU, in a state or federal court located in Maricopa County, Arizona. County agrees
to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona, for the purpose of
litigating all such claims.
21.0
SURVIVAL
The indemnification, hold harmless, defense, and non-liability provisions of this MOU shall have full force
and effect notwithstanding any other provisions in this MOU and shall survive the termination or expiration
of this MOU.
22.0
AUTHORIZATION
Each Party warrants to the other Party that the appropriate governing body of the Party has authorized
approval and signature of this MOU.
[Signatures contained in the following page]

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IN WITNESS, the Parties have approved and signed this Memorandum of Understanding:
FOR CITY OF GLENDALE:
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FOR MARICOPA COUNTY:
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Thomas Galvine Chairman,                         Date
Board of Supervisors
  Attested to:
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Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board                 Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney                                            Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Deputy County Attorney                                Date