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Mari Lliteras Digitally signed by Mari Lliteras Date: 2026.05.08 15:58:01 -06'00' FS-1500-0100 (REV. 03/2026) Additional Contacts (if applicable): 28. Cooperator Program Manager: 29. U.S. Forest Service Program Manager: Name: Cindy Turner (Admin Contact) Name: Rocco Minetti (Admin Contact) Phone: (602) 876-3266 Email: Cindyturner@mcso.maricopa.gov Phone: (602) 225-5297 Email: Rocco.minetti@usda.gov 30. Cooperator Program Manager: 31. U.S. Forest Service Program Manager: Name: Name: Mari Lliteras (Admin Contact) Phone: Email: Phone: (303) 409-0981 Email: Mari.lliteras@usda.gov Any additional contacts shall be included in an attachment to this instrument. Additional Signatories (if applicable): By signing this instrument, the signer certifies that they are vested with the authority to enter into this instrument. 32. Cooperator Signature: 33. Cooperator Signature: N d Ttl ame an I e: Kate Brophy McGee Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Name and Title: This instrument, subject to the provisions above, is executed by The U.S. Forest Service Authorized Signatory: U.S. Forest Service Signatory Official (SO) Name and Title: 34. Signature: U.S. Forest Service Grants Management Specialist Name: 35. Signature: Any additional signatories shall be included in an attachment to this instrument. PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT Date: Date: Date: Date: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, an information collection request unless it displays a valid Office of Management and Budget (0MB) control number. The valid 0MB control number for this information collection request is 0596-0217. Response to this information collection request is mandatory to obtain or retain benefits. The authority for this information collection request is Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. No. 96-511, 94 Stat. 2812, as amended by Pub. L. 104-13) 44 U.S.C. §§ 3501-3521. The time required to complete this information collection request is estimated to average 3 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, collecting and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the information collection request. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection request, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Forest Service Information Collections Officer, SM.FS.lnfoCollect@usda.gov, with 0MB control number 0596-0217 in the subject line. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. 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File Code:1500 For technical questions and Section 508 accommodation, please contact SM.FS.fseforms@usda.gov Page 2 of 2 US Forest Service Award 26-LE-11031200-034, Mod. 001 2a ATTEST: _____________________________________________ Juanita Garza Date Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Maricopa County APPROVED AS TO FORM This ____ day of ____________________, 20__ By: ___________________________________ Deputy Maricopa County Attorney Page 1 of 6 Forest Service Agreement No. 26-LE-11031200-034 MOD 001 EXHIBIT A: 2026 ANNUAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT Between MARICOPA, COUNTY OF And the USDA, FOREST SERVICE TONTO NATIONAL FOREST Total Operating Plan Amount: $56,000.00 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. In accordance with Secretarial Memorandum 1078-021, the USDA General Terms & Conditions for Mutual Interest Agreements dated, December 31, 2025, and its implementing regulations, 2 CFR 400, apply to the Cooperator and any sub- awardees and/or sub-contractors under this agreement. These Departmental policies and regulatory requirements are incorporated by reference into this agreement as if fully set forth in this agreement and located at: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general- information/staff-offices/office-chief-financial-officer/federal-financial-assistance- policy/usda-general-terms-and- conditions?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery. FOREST SERVICE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The Forest Service General Terms & Conditions Mutual Interest Agreement dated February 14, 2026, and its implementing regulations, apply to the Cooperator and any sub-awardees and/or sub- contractors under this agreement. These federal policies and regulatory requirements are incorporated by reference into this agreement as if fully set forth in this agreement, located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/grants/terms-conditions. I. GENERAL: A. The contacts identified on the FS-1500-0100 shall be the designated and alternate representative(s) of each party to make or receive requests for special enforcement activities. B. Reimbursement for all types of enforcement activities shall be at the following rates unless specifically stated otherwise: Not to exceed $0.70/mile patrolled Not to exceed Per diem rate of $86/day Not to exceed Lodging rate of $299/day Wages not to exceed at the prevailing rate of $72.98/hour plus fringe benefits for the individual officer at 72.68%. Page 2 of 6 II. PATROL ACTIVITIES: A. Time schedules for patrols will be flexible to allow for emergencies, other priorities, and day-to-day needs of both the Cooperator and the U.S. Forest Service. Ample time will be spent in each area to make residents and visitors aware that law enforcement officers are in the vicinity. 1. Patrol on following U.S. Forest Service roads: National Forest System Roads: 19, 24, 24B, 78, 20, 80, 143, 166, 183, 201, 204, 204A, 205, 206, 207, 250, 256, 401, 402, 403, 459, 459B, 468, 472, 562, 626, and 627. 2. Patrol in the following campgrounds, developed sites, or dispersed areas: Mesa Ranger District: Lower Salt River and the Chain of Lakes (Saguaro and Canyon Lakes) including dispersed, unimproved, and improved or Fee Site areas lying within Maricopa County. Other heavily used recreation areas in Maricopa County such as Sunflower, Sugarloaf, Roma Ranch area and First Water may require periodic response. Emphasis will be given to Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, although some mid-week patrols may be necessary. Patrol schedules and intensity of coverage will be dependent on the judgment of Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office (MCSO). MCSO will dispatch additional deputies within personnel capabilities for unforeseen or emergency situations upon proper request of the Forest Service. Cave Creek Ranger District: Bartlett and Horseshoe Lakes, Needle Rock, and the Seven Springs area, including dispersed, unimproved, and improved or Fee-Site areas lying within Maricopa County. Tonto Basin Ranger District: Apache Lake Area and campgrounds. Sheriffs Aid Stations: Provide officers for a timelier response to the needs of the recreating public during weekends and holidays. 3. MCSO further agree: To assist Forest Service Officers in the enforcement of natural resource conservation laws, rules, and regulations whenever possible. To dispatch additional deputies within manpower constraints for unforeseen or emergency situations upon request of the Forest Service. Page 3 of 6 To provide radio communications for Forest Service law enforcement personnel as needed. When advised that a Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer is "in service" on MCSO's frequency, the MCSO dispatcher will provide basic officer safety welfare monitoring, welfare checks during vehicle stops and violator contacts, provide Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACilS) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) queries on request and otherwise provide routine police dispatch services consistent with MCSO's own internal policies. To maintain interagency communication by means of informal meetings with Forest Officers and Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of exchanging mutually benefiting information. Upon request of the Forest Service, MCSO shall provide copies of arrest reports, investigative reports, criminal complaints, citations, and other department records relating to crimes, offenses, disturbances, complaints and public safety responses handled by MCSO within the National Forest System. Also, upon request from the Forest Service, MCSO will provide statistical summaries of all incidents occurring within the National Forest System, subject to the capabilities of its automated data collection/retrieval systems. Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $56,000.00 III. TRAINING: If applicable, list all training, dates, locations, numbers of officers/agents attending, costs for salary, training per diem, materials and reimbursable amount for each. Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $0.00 IV. EQUIPMENT: If applicable, when reimbursing for the lease or purchase of equipment, complete this section, otherwise delete. Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $ 0.00 V. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SITUATIONS: A. Special Enforcement Situations include but are not limited to: Fire Emergencies, Drug Enforcement, and certain Group Gatherings. B. Funds available for special enforcement situations vary greatly from year to year and must be specifically requested and approved prior to any reimbursement being authorized. Requests for funds should be made to the U.S. Forest Service designated representative listed on the FS-1500-0100. Page 4 of 6 The designated representative will then notify the Cooperator whether funds will be authorized for reimbursement. If funds are authorized, the parties will then jointly prepare a revised Operating Plan. 1. Drug Enforcement: This will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The request will normally come from the patrol Captain; however, it may come from the Special Agent in Charge or their designated representative. Reimbursement shall be made at the rates specified in Section I-B. Deputies assigned to the incident will coordinate all of their activities with the designated officer in charge of the incident. 2. Fire Emergency: During emergency fire suppression situations and upon request by the U.S. Forest Service pursuant to an incident resource order, the Cooperator agrees to provide special services beyond those provided under Section II-A, within the Cooperator’s resource capabilities, for the enforcement of State and local laws related to the protection of persons and their property. The Cooperator will be compensated at the rate specified in Section I-B; the U.S. Forest Service will specify times and schedules. Upon concurrence of the local patrol Captain or their designated representative, an official from the Incident Management Team managing the incident, Cooperator personnel assigned to an incident where meals are provided will be entitled to such meals. When requested by the U.S. Forest Service, initial response to wildfires by MCSO will not be reimbursed for the first 24 hours of support. If during the first 24 hours of wildfire support, the Incident Commander and/or Patrol Captain requests continued support past the initial 24 hours, then a resource order will be requested and all time, including the initial response time, will be reimbursed. This 24- hour initial support time does not include travel time to and from the wildfire incident. All requests to provide additional law enforcement support on National Forest System lands during extreme fire conditions will become effective and reimbursable only when the Forest Service specifically requests assistance through the Forest Dispatch or Extended Dispatch Office, a Resource Order Number is provided, and the County Dispatch Office is notified of the request. Initial attack responses without a Resource Order by the Forest Service are not reimbursable. Upon request and concurrence by both parties: A. Provide to the Forest Service, fully equipped Sheriff’s Deputies who meet the standards of training as listed in Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement, Provisions 11-B, including appropriate Page 5 of 6 vehicle(s), in numbers requested by the Forest Service to provide law enforcement for fire severity or fire suppression situations. These duties are above and beyond the customary duties that are routinely provided by MCSO and will be covered under Special Enforcement Situations. The Sheriff’s Deputies will continue to work under the direction of MCSO. The Sheriff’ s Deputies will coordinate their patrol activities with the U.S. Forest Service Patrol Captain, or their designee, while assigned to each specific fire severity or fire suppression patrol area, and coordinate their activities with the Incident Commander while assigned to each specific wildland fire severity or wildland fire suppression situation. All Deputies assigned to a wildland fire suppression situation are required to follow check-in and demobilization procedures. B. Assign Sheriff’s Deputies requested by the Forest Service for fire severity or fire suppression situation patrols and law enforcement. C. Furnish itemized statements of expenditures to the Forest Service for the fire severity or fire suppression situation services requested by the Forest Service, to the address below: Canuto Molina, Patrol Commander Southwestern Region, LEI 333 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 The Patrol Captain will review and approve the invoice and forward the invoice and support documentation to Incident Finance for Payment. Billing requests will include the following information: *Use incident-generated cost reports generated by the Agency to support the billing whenever possible. Summary cost data may include, but not limited to, a list of personnel expenses including base, overtime and travel and a listing by vendor name and amount spent for supplies and services procured. ■Cooperator name, address, phone number and agency financial contact ■Invoice or Bill number ■Resource Order number(s) ■Appropriate Incident Number (State Code or U.S. Forest Service P-code and Override) ■Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Number ■Dates of the Incident covered by the billing ■Location of the Jurisdictional Unit of the Incident ■Summary cost data for the amount being billed* Page 6 of 6 The U.S. Forest Service shall: A. Relay requests to MCSO to provide fully equipped Sheriff’s Deputies, including vehicles, through Forest Service Dispatch or Expanded Dispatch Office, including specific information on numbers of Deputies needed, tour, location, expected length of duty, authorization for overtime expenditures, and fire severity (S-code) or fire suppression (P-code) for billing. A resource order number must be issued by the Forest Service to support each request. The resource order number will be provided to MCSO by the Forest Dispatcher. B. Post each Deputy's time and vehicle mileage to a Fire Time Report (Optional Form 288) to provide documentation to support payment of each itemized statement of expenditures provided by MCSO. C. Reimburse MCSO for requested fire severity or fire suppression special enforcement situation services that are provided and covered under this Section, at the prevailing rates per Section 1, Paragraph B, above. 3. Group Gatherings: This includes but is not limited to situations which are normally unanticipated, or which typically include very short notices, large group gatherings such as rock concerts, demonstrations, and organization rendezvous. Upon authorization by a U.S. Forest Service representative listed on the FS-1500-0100 for requested services of this nature, reimbursement shall be made at the rates specified in Section I-B. Deputies assigned to this type of incident will normally coordinate their activities with the designated officer in charge of the incident. VI. BILLING FREQUENCY: A. The following is a breakdown of the total estimated costs associated with this Operating Plan. Category Estimated Costs Not to Exceed by % Patrol Activities $56,000.00 100% Training Equipment Special Enforcement Situations Total $56,000.00 100% B. Any remaining funding in this Operating Plan may be carried forward to the next Annual Operating Plan and will be available to spend through the term of the Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement, or deobligated at the request of the U.S. Forest Service. 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A