COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH AGFD FOR BOATING FACILITIES LP.PDF

Maricopa County — Formal (2021-10-20)

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Arizona Game and Fish Department 
5000 West Carefree Highway 
Phoenix, Arizona 85086 
Arizona Game and Fish Commission 
and 
Maricopa County 
 
Collection Agreement 
Between 
State of Arizona 
Arizona Game and Fish Commission 
and 
Maricopa County 
 
Boating Facilities Agreement for Lake Pleasant Regional Park’s Agua Fria Conservation Area  
Boating Facilities Improvements   
 
THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is entered into between the State of Arizona, by and through the 
Arizona Game and Fish Commission (hereafter referred to as the "Commission") and Maricopa County, 
a political subdivision of the State of Arizona (hereafter referred to as the “County”), (collectively 
“Parties” and singularly “Party”).  The terms "Department" and "Director" in this Agreement shall mean 
the Arizona Game and Fish Department and its Director, acting as administrative agent for the 
Commission.    
 
WHEREAS, this Agreement is entered pursuant to a Master Cooperative Agreement (C-30-18-020-M-
00) to facilitate boating access and conservation areas improvements entered into originally by both parties 
on May 9, 2018; and 
 
WHEREAS, the County, on June 29, 1990, entered into a Recreational Management Agreement with the 
United States Department of the Interior, through the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Landowner”) 
for the development, use, and management of public recreation at Lake Pleasant Regional Park (Contract 
No. 9-07-30-L-0298 as recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office on June 29, 2990, No-90-
9292506); and  
 
WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized to enter into agreements pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 
(A.R.S.) § 17-231(B)(7).  The County is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to A.R.S.  §§ 
11-251, 11-931 and 11-952; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, the Commission has primary statewide responsibility for management actions related to fish 
and wildlife within the state of Arizona; and 
 
WHEREAS, the Department acts under the authority of the Commission; and 
 
WHEREAS, the Commission and County jointly recognize the need for boating facility improvements at  
Lake Pleasant Regional Park’s Agua Fria Conservation Area. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, the Commission and 
the County agree as follows:

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A. Agreement 
 
Recitals. 
The Recitals, by this reference, shall be incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement 
 
Purpose and Mutual Benefits.  
The Parties herein enter into this Agreement to facilitate the purchase, installation, and long-term 
administration and maintenance of an entrance station building and its utilities associated with the existing 
boat launch facility within the Agua Fria Conservation Area of Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Table 
Mesa Road (“Project”). 
 
Project Description.  
The Department will reimburse the County within sixty (60) days, upon receipt of invoices, through this 
Agreement as intended for the following Project scope:  
• Design, purchase, and install an entry station building; 
• Connect utilities to the building: water, sewer, electric; 
• Construct parking stalls adjacent to the building with an A.D.A. route to the building; and  
• Install funding recognition signage at the entry station.  
 
1. The Commission agrees the Department shall: 
a) Reimburse the County within sixty (60) days, upon receipt of invoices,  for approved direct 
expenditures consistent with the Project and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, not 
to exceed $125,000 dollars.  No reimbursement will be made to the County for any indirect 
costs nor any work performed by a County employee, nor equipment used for the installation 
without prior approval of the Department. 
b)  Review plans for the proposed entry station building and associated infrastructure to ensure  
compliance for all applicable Federal, State and County building and construction laws and /or 
codes. 
c)   Complete an inspection of the final Project for compliance. 
 
2. The County shall: 
a) Meet the requirements of and acquire all permits or approvals necessary to complete the Project 
for this Agreement.  County shall submit copies of applicable documentation/permits obtained 
to the Department for approval before construction aspects of the Project can occur. 
b) Procure entry station building, delivery, installation of the building and utilities, parking area, 
and an accessible route to the building. 
c) Publicly acknowledge the program used to assist Project accomplishments, including, but not 
limited to, the installation of signs at the location of the Project, or on printed or electronic 
media, as applicable.   
i. Such acknowledgments shall be maintained in good condition throughout the term 
of this Agreement.  At a minimum, this acknowledgment shall include the following: 
“This project was completed with funding from the Arizona Game and Fish 
Department.”

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ii. Upon request by the County, the Department may provide fund source recognition 
signs. 
d) Provide public access to the Agua Fria Conservation Area. The Agua Fria Conservation Area 
and facilities within the area will be open or available to the public as prescribed by the 2010 
Agua Fria Conservation Area Management Plan. 
e) Operate and maintain all facility equipment or improvements acquired or constructed under 
the terms and conditions.  
i. Should the equipment or improvements funded under this Agreement become 
unavailable for the use prescribed under this Agreement, the Department or 
Commission shall seek remedy available, as addressed in Section B.5, under applicable 
State and Federal Law.  Any use of the facilities that may conflict with the intended 
Purpose(s) is expressly prohibited. 
ii. The County may request that the Department declare an area, facility, or equipment 
obsolete or non-functional under the following circumstances: (1) reasonable 
maintenance and repairs are not sufficient to keep the facility or equipment operating; 
(2) changing public needs or operating practices dictate a change in the type of 
facilities, equipment, or location; (3) the facility or equipment is destroyed or rendered 
useless by fire, drought, other natural disaster, or vandalism; or (4) legislation passed 
by Congress mandates a change in land use or ownership.   
f) Incorporate by reference in each sub-contract the provisions of this Agreement.  The County 
shall ensure and determine that performance is acceptable under each sub-contract. 
g) Be responsible for payment of services provided by the sub-contractor or other individual 
performing work on this Project for services authorized pursuant to this Agreement. 
h) Submit Plans to the Department for review prior to obtaining materials or performing any 
work. 
 
3. Both Parties agree: 
a. Only those costs associated with the approved Project construction are eligible for 
reimbursement.  
b. Any third-party retained by the County to perform work under this Agreement shall be 
responsible for compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
c. To maintain a full accounting of all actual expenses associated with the terms of this 
Agreement, including in-kind and match costs. 
 
B. Conditions. 
 
1. Other Agreements. This Agreement in no way restricts the Parties from participating with other 
public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals or from accepting contributions for the 
completion of the Project as described. 
2. Modification. Modification within the scope of this Agreement shall be made by mutual consent 
of the Parties by the issuance of a written amendment, signed and dated by both Parties, prior to 
any changes being performed. The Parties are not obligated to fund any changes not approved in 
advance.

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3. Termination for Non-Availability of Funds. Every obligation of the Parties under this Agreement 
is conditioned upon the availability of funds appropriated or allocated for the payment of such 
obligation.  If funds for the continuance of this Agreement are not allocated or are not available, 
this Agreement shall terminate automatically on the date of expiration of funding.  In the event of 
such termination, the Parties shall incur no further obligation or liability under this Agreement 
other than for payment of services rendered prior to the expiration of funding. 
4. Termination for Conflict of Interest. This Agreement is subject to termination pursuant to A.R.S. 
§ 38-511. 
5. Remedies. 
a. The Department may temporarily suspend funding assistance under this Agreement 
pending required corrective action by the County or pending a decision to terminate this 
Agreement by the Commission by notifying the County in writing.  Whenever one Party 
to this Agreement in good faith has reason to question the other Party’s intent to perform, 
the Party may demand that the other Party give a written assurance of this intent to perform.  
In the event that a demand is made and no written assurance is given within thirty (30) 
days, the demanding Party may treat this failure as anticipatory repudiation of the 
Agreement and terminate the Agreement. 
b. Upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party to this Agreement, the Commission 
or County may terminate this Agreement before Project completion.  The County shall not 
incur new obligations for the terminated portion of this Agreement after the effective date. 
c. In the event that the County fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, 
the Department or the Commission may pursue any legal remedies available under 
applicable State or Federal law in order to seek recovery of funds expended to implement 
the Scope of Work under this agreement. 
d. The remedies expressed in this Agreement are not intended to limit the rights of the 
Department, the Commission, or the County, and shall not in any way abridge, defer, or 
limit the rights of the Department, the Commission, or the County, or remedies under law 
or defenses under applicable law. 
e. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as obligating the Department or the 
Commission in the expenditure of funds or as involving the Department or the Commission  
in any contract or other obligation for the future payment of money in excess of 
appropriations authorized by law and budgeted and approved by the Department or the 
Commission.  
6. Non-discrimination. In carrying out the terms of this Agreement, the Parties agree to comply with 
State Executive Order 2009-09 and all other applicable Federal and State laws, rules and 
regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
7. Arbitration. In accordance with A.R.S. § 12-1518, the Parties agree to resolve all disputes arising 
out of or relating to this Agreement through arbitration, after exhausting applicable administrative 
review except as may be required by other applicable statutes.  
8. Effective Date and Duration. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by both Parties 
and shall expire on June 30, 2040 with a fifty (50) year renewal option, commensurate with the 
Recreational Management Agreement between the County and United States Department of 
Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation #9-07-30-L-0298, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the County shall  expend the funds and the Commission shall 
reimburse the funds hereunder not later than June 30, 2025.  
9. Assign Contractual Responsibility.  This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and is binding on 
the Parties, their successors and assigns, and may not be assigned without the consent of the 
Department.  The County may only assign this Agreement to another eligible party if a change 
occurs in control of management rights of Lake Pleasant Regional Park. 
10. Audit. In accordance with A.R.S. § 35-214, all books, accounts, reports, files, electronic data, and 
other records relating to this Agreement shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and 
audit by the State of Arizona for five (5) years after completion of this Agreement.  Upon request, 
a Party shall produce the original of all such records. 
11. Records Retention.  In accordance with A.R.S. § 41-151.12 and records retention schedule GS 
1018, all books, accounts, reports, files, electronic data, and other records relating to this 
Agreement shall be kept for six (6) years after completion of this Agreement. 
12. Compliance with Applicable Law. All work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be in 
compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 
13. Severability. The Parties agree that should any portion of this Agreement be held to be invalid, 
illegal, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and 
shall be binding upon the Parties. 
14. Notices. The principal contacts for this Agreement are: 
 
County Project Contact 
Department Project Coordinator 
 
Operations Manager 
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Dept. 
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 
Morristown, AZ  85342 
Boating Facilities Engineer (SSDV) 
Arizona Game and Fish Department 
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. 
Phoenix, AZ 85086 
Phone: 602-506-9502 
Phone: 623-236-7478 
FAX:  928-372-8596 
FAX:  623-236-7327 
E-Mail: Jennifer.waller@maricopa.gov 
E-Mail:  gbleyl@azgfd.gov 
 
Administrative Contact 
Department Administrative Contact 
Contract Administrator 
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Dept. 
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 
Morristown, AZ  85342 
Branch Chief (SSDV) 
Arizona Game and Fish Department 
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. 
Phoenix, AZ 85086 
Phone: 602-506-9511 
Phone: 623-236-7484 
FAX: 928-372-8596 
FAX: 623-236-7327 
E-Mail: emily.miller@maricopa.gov 
E-Mail:  ccantrell@azgfd.gov 
 
C. Approval. 
 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the 
date of the last signature below.

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Chair of the Board of Supervisors,  
Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona  
Date 
 
ATTEST: 
 
______________________________________ 
Date: ___________________ 
Clerk of the Board 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
______________________________________ 
Date: ___________________ 
Deputy Attorney Maricopa County 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Doug Cummings, Assistant Director, Special Services Division  
Date 
Arizona Game and Fish Department