RESOLUTION FOR COUNTY PARK PAYMENT DEFERRAL AND LATE FEE WAIVER.PDF

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RESOLUTION 
 
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors 
 
 
RESOLUTION DEFERRING THE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND 
ANNUAL MINIMUM PAYMENTS DUE UNDER  MANAGEMENT  AND LEASE 
AGREEMENTS FOR LANDS LOCATED IN MARICOPA COUNTY PARKS AND  
WAIVER OF LATE PAYMENT FEES ON DEFERRED FEES BETWEEN MARCH 17, 
2020 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2021  
 
BE IT RESOLVED by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors as follows: 
 
WHEREAS, to combat COVID-19, on March 17, 2020, following updated 
guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 
Arizona Department of Health Services issued updated guidance that 
included preventing gatherings of 10 or more people, thereby limiting 
certain types of recreation activities, leagues, and programs; and 
 
WHEREAS, with Executive Order 2020-09 the Governor of the State of 
Arizona required restaurants to provide dine-out options only and 
required bars, gyms and movie theaters to close; and 
 
WHEREAS, with Executive Order 2020-18 the Governor of the State of 
Arizona stated that at the recommendation of the state’s health 
officials, the State of Arizona must continue its efforts by further 
limiting potential exposure through a policy of social distancing while 
maintaining social connectedness, and further identified certain 
outdoor exercise activities, such as such as walking, hiking, running, 
biking or golfing as essential activities necessary to promote the public 
health, safety and welfare of the state and as part of an enhanced 
mitigation strategy; and 
 
WHEREAS, with Executive Order 2020-12 the Governor of the State of 
Arizona identified park personnel that provide maintenance and 
operation of park facilities that provide outdoor recreation as essential 
government functions necessary to promote the public health, safety 
and welfare of the state or assist others in fulfilling such functions; and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 26-307 
counties may make, amend and rescind orders rules and regulations 
necessary for emergency functions, among other things; and 
 
WHEREAS, Maricopa County is committed to full compliance with all 
applicable federal and state laws and regulations and enforcement of 
such as may be required; and 
 
WHEREAS, Maricopa County is further committed to providing 
regulatory relief to residents and businesses during this unprecedented 
time in order to support economic stability, recovery and growth. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors 
directs the following: 
 
With respect to any management and lease agreements for lands located in Maricopa 
County parks between the County and a Concessionaire (“Agreement”), during the time 
period as of March 17, 2020 to February 28, 2021: 
 
Upon request of a Concessionaire, monthly, quarterly and/or annual minimum 
payments that are due for the months of March, April, May, June, July and August 
2020 may be deferred (“Deferred Payments”). The Deferred Payments shall be 
payable in six (6) equal installments with the respective monthly, quarterly and/or 
annual minimum payments due under the Agreement in September, October, 
November and December 2020 and January, February 2021. .  
 
Late payment fees related to the Deferred Payments under the Agreements are waived. 
 
All others fees due under the Agreement shall be paid in accordance with the terms and 
conditions of the Agreement. 
 
IT IS HEREBY ordered that such payments shall be so deferred and fees waived.

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ADOPTED by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County, 
Arizona, this ___ day of June, 2020. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clint Hickman, Chairman                           
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Attest: 
 
 
Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board               
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Approved as to Form: 
 
 
Deputy County Attorney                              
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