IGA MARICOPA COUNTY REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER SERVICES GRIC OEM (003).PDF

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER SERVICES
BETWEEN MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
AND THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
This Regional Disaster and Emergency Management Services Agreement (“Agreement”)
goes into effect on the 1 day May, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Maricopa County, a
political subdivision of the State of Arizona (“County”), and the Gila River Indian Community, a federally
recognized tribal government and a “public agency”.

STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION

County and Public Agency are empowered by A.R.S. sections 11-951 et seq.,A.R.S.
section 26-308 (A) and (B), and the Constitution and Bylaws of the Gila River Indian Community (2021),
Article XV to enter into this Agreement.

BACKGROUND

WHEREAS, there is an existing possibility of the occurrence of disasters of unprecedented
size and destructiveness resulting from natural, technological, national security or other causes; and,

WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire that preparation shall be adequate to provide for
the common defense against disaster; and,

WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire to assure the coordinated preparation and
execution of emergency management programs and plans for the preservation of life and property when
disasters occur in accordance with the guidance set forth in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207; Post Katrina
Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, Public Law 109-295; applicable Federal Emergency
Management Guides and Directives; and applicable State of Arizona Emergency Plans:

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, it is
hereby agreed by and between County and Public Agency as follows:

DEFINITIONS

1. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “public agency” shall have the same definition as that
contained in A.R.S. §11-951.

2. “Participating Public Agencies” means those public agencies, which have active agreements for
Disaster and Emergency Management Services with County.

3. “Total Budget” means the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management’s General Fund
and Grant Fund expenditure budgets as adopted by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, plus
baseline internal/central service charges, for the Preceding Fiscal Year. Budgeted fund balance
expenditures, annual maintenance cost for the comprehensive emergency management tool and capital
items are not included in the “Total Budgeted” calculation.

4. “Local Budget” means the Total Budget less any contributions or reimbursements to that budget from
the federal government.

“Preceding Fiscal Year” means the year immediately preceding the fiscal year for which a participating
public agency’s annual assessment is being determined. Annual Assessments are based on the
preceding year’s Local Budget. For example, a public agency’s annual assessment for FY2023 is based
on the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management’s Local Budget for FY2022.

“Capital Items” means fixed assets such as furniture, computers, etc., which shall remain the property
of the County. Capital items will physically remain with County, which shall bear the risk of damage
thereto or loss thereof.

“Population” means the most recent U.S. census figure for each Participating Public Agency. This
figure is normally calculated every 10 years, but if a supplementary census is conducted out of the 10
year cycle, the supplementary census numbers will be used, provided that all participating public
agencies are included in the supplementary census.

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

County Obligations
County shall:

a. Prepare and maintain a county Emergency Operations Plan or Plans (“EOP”) with due
consideration of hazards that affect all areas in the County.

b. Advise and assist Public Agency in the development, review, update, publication, and
distribution of an EOP developed by Public Agency.

c. Advise and assist Public Agency in the development, review, update, publication, and
distribution of Continuity of Operations Plans

d. Advise and assist Public Agency in the development, review, update, publication, and
distribution of a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

e. Advise and assist Public Agency in the development, review, update, publication, and
distribution of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

f. Advise and assist Public Agency with the disaster and emergency management training of such
employees as Public Agency shall designate.

Q. Provide and maintain a coordinated countywide emergency management program for
extraordinary operational systems not provided for in normal governmental operations,
including: Warning Systems, Communications System, comprehensive emergency
management and planning, and an Emergency Operations Center.

h. Provide and maintain, and issue access to a comprehensive emergency management software
tool to expedite the emergency operations center processes.

i. Develop and maintain a countywide comprehensive electronic interactive resource database of
government owned and other resources available for use in the event of a disaster.

J. Provide assistance with local emergency declarations and obtaining Federal and / or State funds
available to Public Agency for emergency management and disaster purposes.

Advise and assist Public Agency in the timely preparation of reports and other documentation
required by the state and / or federal governments for emergency management purposes.

Offer coordination assistance to Public Agency for major events or disasters affecting Public
Agency.

. In its sole discretion, have the option to act as a backup EOC for partner cities

Assist Public Agency in the design, development, delivery, and after action reporting of
exercises scheduled by Public Agency to test its disaster response capability.

. Advise and assist Public Agency with emergency shelter assessments and Americans with

Disabilities Act compliance.

Advise and assist Public Agency in complying with the provisions of Title 26, Chapter 2,
Arizona Revised Statutes, and State policies and procedures.

. Advise and assist Public Agency with public awareness and education including but not limited

to:

(1) providing disaster response pamphlets/handouts to Public Agency emergency management
personnel for later distribution to the public.

(2) delivering disaster response pamphlets/handouts to libraries, community centers, and
senior centers located in Public Agency.

(3) Coordinating with Public Agency to assist with public outreach activities on disaster and
emergency-related subjects to schools, civic groups and similar organizations.

(4) Coordinating with Public Agency to assist with public outreach activities such as staffing
information booths at fairs, safety days and similar events.

Notify Public Agency of its annual assessment for each upcoming fiscal year no later than
March 1 of the Preceding Fiscal Year.

Assist Public Agency with other disaster and emergency management programs as may be
agreed upon.

2. Public Agency Obligations

Public Agency shall:
a. Develop, publish and distribute an EOP which is complementary to and compatible with
County’s EOP.
b. Develop and conduct such emergency management training programs and exercises as it deems
necessary.
C. Have the option to act as a backup to the County if it needs an alternate location.
d. Collect and provide disaster and emergency management information, such as annual NIMS

reporting, when so required by the state or federal government.

e. During Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1 to June 30) of the term of this Agreement, pay to County an
annual assessment to be determined as follows:

(1) County will pay 50% of the Local Budget plus that portion of the Local budget allocated
to Capital Items.

(2) The remainder of the Local Budget will be paid by the participating public agencies.

(3) Public Agency’s annual assessment shall be determined by dividing Public Agency’s
Population by the Total Population of the participating public agencies and then
multiplying the quotient by that portion of the Local Budget allocated to the participating
public agencies in the preceding paragraph.

(4) Public Agencies will pay a fixed amount based on the actual annual maintenance cost of
comprehensive emergency management tool. The total annual maintenance will be divided
by all Participating Public Agencies equally.

(5) The Gila River Indian Community’s annual assessment shall be an amount not to exceed
ten thousand dollars.

This Agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either written or oral, between the parties hereto
with respect to the subject matter contained herein and contains all the covenants and agreements
between the parties with respect to the rendering of disaster and emergency management services.
Except as otherwise provided herein, any effective modification must be in writing signed by both
parties.

The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S. §38-511.

In the event of any controversy, which may arise out of this Agreement, the parties agree that the matter
shall be subject to non-binding arbitration as provided in A.R.S. §12-1518(A). The method of
arbitration and the selection of arbitrators shall be decided by the mutual agreement of the parties at
such time as arbitration services are needed. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until June 30, 2033,
unless sooner terminated as provided herein. The Agreement may be terminated by either party giving
written notice of such intention to the other party not less than ninety (90) days prior to June 30 of the
year during which the notice is given, which shall be the effective date of the termination.

To the extent provisions of A.R.S. §41-4401 are applicable, all Parties warrant to each Party that they

will comply with all Federal Immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and that

each now complies with the E-Verify Program under A.R.S. §23-214(A).

a. A breach of this warranty will be considered a material breach of this Agreement and may subject
the breaching party to penalties up to and including termination of this Agreement.

b. All of the Parties retain the legal right to inspect the papers of any employee who works pursuant
to this Agreement or any related subcontract to ensure compliance with the warranty given above.

c. Any Party may conduct a random verification of the employment records of any other Party to
ensure compliance with this warranty.

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d. A Party will not be considered in material breach of this Agreement if it establishes that it has
complied with the employment verification provisions prescribed by 8 USCA §1324(a) and (b) of
the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act and the E-Verify requirements prescribed by A.R.S.
§23-214(A).

e. The provisions of this Article must be included in any contract either Party enters into with any
and all of its contractors or subcontractors who provide services under this Agreement.

To the extent permitted by law, each Party does hereby covenant and agree to indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless the other Party, their elected officials, appointees, officers, employees, contractees, and
agents from and against any and all suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims,
demands or damages of any kind or nature relating to this Agreement which, are the result of any act
or omission of the Party, its officers, employees, contractees, agents, and anyone acting under its
direction or control, whether intentional or negligent, in connection with or incident to this
Agreement. Failure of a Party to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not provide the basis
of any third party action against any of the Parties.

Pursuant to A.R.S. §23-1022( D), for the purposes of worker’s compensation coverage, all employees
of each Party covered by this Agreement shall be deemed to be an employee of all Parties. The
primary employer shall be solely liable for payment of worker’s compensation benefits.

Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder by either party to the other may be given by
personal delivery in writing or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, with return receipt
requested. Notices shall be addressed to the parties at the addresses appearing below, but each party
may change such party’s address by written notice given in accordance with this paragraph. Notices
delivered personally will be deemed communicated as of actual receipt; mailed notices will be deemed
communicated as of three (3) days mailing. Notices shall be addressed as follows:

To County to the attention of: To Public Agency to the attention of:

Director Director Office of Emergency Management
Maricopa County Department of Gila River Indian Community

Emergency Management 1576-A Nelson Rd.

5630 E. McDowell Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226

Phoenix, AZ 85008

11. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or applicable state or
federal law and their implementing regulations to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions will nevertheless continue in full force and effect.

12. Nothing in this Agreement, or in any related exhibit, document or undertaking, shall be construed as
affecting, modifying or otherwise impairing the sovereign immunity of the Community and/or any of
its affiliates, enterprises, entities or subdivisions.

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Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor For County:
Gila River Indian Community Jack Sellers
Chairman, Board of Supervisors

The undersigned attorneys for the respective parties each hereby certify that they have reviewed this
Agreement and find that it is in proper form, and within the power and authority granted to their respective
clients under the laws of the State of Arizona.

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Javier Ramos, General Counsel Deputy County Attorney
Gila River Indian Community Maricopa County

Juanita Garza
Clerk of the Board

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
SACATON, AZ 85147

RESOLUTION GR-149-24

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND
DISASTER SERVICES BETWEEN THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
AND MARICOPA COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Gila River Indian Community Council (the “Community Council”)
is the governing body of the Gila River Indian Community
(the “Community”); and

WHEREAS, the Community Council is empowered, pursuant to the Constitution and
Bylaws of the Gila River Indian Community (2021), Article XV, to negotiate
with the Federal, State and local governments on behalf of the Community
and to promote and protect the health, peace, morals, education, and general
welfare of the Community and its members; and

WHEREAS, Maricopa County is empowered by A.R.S. sections 11-951, and section 26-
308(A) and (B) to enter into an agreement with the Gila River Indian
Community; and

WHEREAS, there is an existing possibility of the occurrence of disasters of
unprecedented size and destructiveness resulting from natural,
technological, national security or other causes; and

WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire that preparation shall be adequate to provide for
the common defense against disaster; and

WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire to assure the coordinated preparation and
execution of emergency management programs and plans for the
preservation of life and property when disaster occurs; and

WHEREAS, Maricopa County has multiple active disaster and emergency management
service agreements with Participating Public Agencies that will share the
cost of the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management’s
budget; and

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
RESOLUTION GR-149-24
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WHEREAS, Maricopa County will pay at least 50% of the budget and the remaining
budget will be divided between the participating public agencies based on
each public agency’s population in comparison to the combined population
of the participating public agencies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Council approves the
attached Intergovernmental Agreement and endorses the coordinated efforts
to prepare and maintain emergency operations plans along with provide
assistance during disasters.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Governor, or in his absence the Lieutenant
Governor, is hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to carry out the
intent of this Resolution.

CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to authority contained in Article XV, of the amended Constitution and Bylaws of
the Gila River Indian Community, ratified by the Tribe January 22, 1960 and approved by
the Secretary of the Interior on March 17, 1960, the foregoing Resolution was adopted on
the 4t* day of September, 2024, at a Regular Community Council Meeting held at the
Governance Center, Sacaton, AZ, at which a quorum of 11 members were present by a
vote of: 11 FOR; 0 OPPOSE; 0 ABSTAIN; 6 ABSENT; 0 VACANCY.

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GOVERNOR |

ATTEST:

Kyun Wud

COMMUNITY COUNCIL SECRETARY