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Item Number: H.4. CITY COUNCIL REPORT SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team (MFFRT) MEETING DATE: February 10, 2026 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Rudy Mendoza, Public Safety Director/Police Chief REVIEWED: Reyes Medrano, Jr., City Manager PURPOSE: The Police Department is requesting approval of Resolution No. 2629 adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Avondale, the City of Buckeye, the City of El Mirage, the City of Glendale, the City of Goodyear, the City of Peoria, the City of Surprise, the City of Tolleson, and the Town of Wickenburg for participation in the West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team (MFFRT). BACKGROUND: Arizona law allows municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements for the joint exercise of governmental powers and law enforcement mutual aid under A.R.S. §§ 11-951 et seq. and A.R.S. § 13-3872. This Agreement creates a regional partnership between West Valley agencies to provide coordinated law enforcement response to incidents such as civil disturbance, public demonstrations, volatile situations, or events involving large crowds. DISCUSSION: The West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team provides a pool of trained officers available upon request to assist participating agencies during multi-jurisdictional events requiring additional public safety resources. Each agency designates leadership and sworn officers to participate in training, coordination, and deployment efforts. The agency with jurisdiction over an incident remains the lead agency during any deployment. The Agreement will remain in effect through July 1, 2031, with the option for any party to withdraw with thirty (30) days written notice. BUDGET IMPACT: Each participating agency is responsible for its own costs, including salary, overtime, benefits, vehicles, and equipment. No administrative costs are charged between parties. Grant reimbursement may be available if funding is awarded. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 2629 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team. Staff recommends approval of this item. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Res 2629 West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team IGA 02 10 26