Res 2606 West Valley Fire Apparatus Intergovernmental Agreement 06 10 25

City of Tolleson — City Council (2025-06-10)

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RESOLUTION NO. 2606 
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON, 
ARIZONA, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN 
AND AMONG THE ARIZONA FIRE & MEDICAL AUTHORITY, THE CITIES OF 
AVONDALE, BUCKEYE, EL MIRAGE, GLENDALE, GOODYEAR, PEORIA, 
SURPRISE, TOLLESON, THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE AND MEDICAL DISTRICT, 
AND THE SUN CITY FIRE DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF FIRE APPARATUS. 
 
WHEREAS, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, together with the cities of Avondale, 
Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, Surprise, Tolleson, and the Daisy Mountain and 
Sun City Fire Districts (the “Partnering Agencies”), desire to enter into an Intergovernmental 
Agreement (“Agreement”) to facilitate the lending and borrowing of fire apparatus on an as-
needed basis to support regional public safety efforts; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entering into this Agreement is in the best interest 
of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Tolleson and supports the City’s commitment 
to regional collaboration and emergency preparedness. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TOLLESON, ARIZONA, as follows:  
 
Section 1.  The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. 
 
Section 2.  The Agreement between the City and the Partnering Agencies for the use of 
fire apparatus is hereby approved substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and 
incorporated herein by reference. 
 
Section 3.   The Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney are hereby authorized 
and directed to take all steps necessary to cause the execution and delivery of this Agreement 
and to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution. 
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tolleson, Arizona, on this 
10th day of June, 2025. 
 
 
____________________________________ 
Juan F. Rodriguez, Mayor 
 
 
                                                   ATTEST: ____________________________________ 
 
Crystal Zamora, City Clerk 
 
 
       APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ 
 
Justin Pierce, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A 
TO 
RESOLUTION NO. 2606 
 
[Intergovernmental Agreement] 
 
See following pages.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND 
AMONG THE ARIZONA FIRE & MEDICAL AUTHORITY, 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, THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE AND MEDICAL 
DISTRICT, AND THE SUN CITY FIRE DISTRICT 
FOR USE OF FIRE APPARATUS 
 
This Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the day and 
date set forth on the respective signature pages between and among the Arizona Fire & 
Medical Authority (“AZ Fire”), City of Avondale (“Avondale”), the City of Buckeye 
(“Buckeye”), the City of El Mirage (“El Mirage”), the City of Glendale (“Glendale”), the City 
of Goodyear (“Goodyear”), the City of Peoria (“Peoria”), the City of Surprise (“Surprise”), 
the City of Tolleson (“Tolleson”), the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District (“Daisy 
Mountain”), and the Sun City Fire District (“Sun City”) (individually a “Lending Partnering 
Agency” or “Borrowing Partnering Agency”, collectively “Partnering Agencies”). 
 
The Partnering Agencies are authorized and empowered by provisions of their respective 
city laws and A.R.S. §11-951 et seq to enter into this Agreement. 
 
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises, inducements, covenants, agreements, 
conditions and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency which 
is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 
 
ARTICLE I. PURPOSE 
 
The Partnering Agencies would like the ability to lend and borrow the use of various fire 
apparatus on an as-needed basis to benefit public safety.  
 
ARTICLE II. STATEMENT OF SERVICES 
 
1. 
Partnering Agencies agree to lend and borrow, the following described fire 
apparatus ("Loaned Equipment") AS IS: 
□ Engine(pumper) 
□ Ladder 
□ Ambulance 
□ other emergency response vehicle 
 
2. 
Loaned Equipment Pickup. After the commencement of the Term, when a loan of 
Equipment has been arranged, Borrowing Partnering Agency shall be responsible 
for picking up the Loaned Equipment from the Lending Partnering Agency’s 
designated facility and filling out the Equipment Use Letter “Exhibit A” attached. 
 
3. 
Use. Borrowing Partnering Agency shall use the Loaned Equipment in a careful and 
proper manner and solely for the purpose of fire prevention, firefighting, and life-
saving treatment and transportation. Proper use shall be within the specifications 
set forth by the manufacturer(s) of the Loaned Equipment. Borrowing Partnering

Agency further shall comply with and conform to all national, state, municipal, 
police and other laws, ordinances and regulations in any way relating to the 
possession, use or maintenance of the Loaned Equipment. 
 
4. 
Right to Lend Equipment. Lending Partnering Agency warrants to Borrowing 
Partnering Agency that Lending Partnering Agency is authorized to lend the 
Loaned Equipment to the Borrowing Partnering Agency as provided in this 
Agreement and Borrowing Partnering Agency warrants to Lending Partnering 
Agency that Borrowing Partnering Agency is authorized to borrow the Loaned 
Equipment from the Lending Partnering Agency as provided in this Agreement. 
 
5. 
Ownership. Title to the Loaned Equipment and ownership thereof shall at all times 
be registered in the name of the City of the Lending Partnering Agency and the 
Borrowing Partnering Agency shall have no right to use or possess the Loaned 
Equipment, except as set forth in this Agreement. 
 
6. 
Repairs. Borrowing Partnering Agency shall not be responsible for damage caused 
from ordinary wear and tear. “Ordinary wear and tear” shall mean only the normal 
deterioration of the Loaned Equipment caused by ordinary, reasonable and proper 
use of the Loaned Equipment and within the specifications set forth by the 
manufacturer(s) thereof. Borrowing Partnering Agency, at its sole cost and 
expense, shall replace any and all parts, mechanisms and devices that are 
damaged by its use that is not “ordinary wear and tear.” In no event shall the cost 
of the repairs exceed the depreciated value of the Loaned Equipment. The 
Borrowing Partnering Agency and the Lending Partnering Agency shall operate in 
good faith in determining what constitutes damage by use that is not “ordinary wear 
and tear.” 
 
7. 
Operating Costs. Borrowing Partnering Agency shall pay all applicable operating 
costs necessary for its use of the Loaned Equipment, including the cost of fuel, oil, 
other necessary vehicular fluids (such as diesel exhaust fluid), licenses, license 
registration fees, municipal licenses and inspection fees. 
 
8. 
Inspection. Lending Partnering Agency shall have the right to inspect the 
Loaned Equipment, without prior notice at all reasonable times during the Term. 
Borrowing Partnering Agency further agrees to comply with the inspection per the 
Lending Partnering Agency’s requirements and have the Loaned Equipment 
inspected per the Lending Partnering Agency’s requirements at such location as 
Lending Partnering Agency shall designate. 
 
9. 
Alteration. Borrowing Partnering Agency shall not alter, add, or allow any other 
party to alter or add to the Loaned Equipment in any way without the prior written 
approval of Lending Partnering Agency. Any approved alterations or additions to 
the Loaned Equipment shall become and remain the property of the Lending 
Partnering Agency. 
 
10. 
Loss and Damage. Borrowing Partnering Agency hereby assumes and shall bear 
the entire risk of loss and damage to the Loaned Equipment from any  negligent or

willful acts, or errors or omissions. In no event shall the cost of the repairs exceed 
the depreciated value of the Loaned Equipment. No loss or damage to the Loaned 
Equipment or any part thereof shall impair any obligation of Borrowing Partnering 
Agency under this Agreement which shall continue in full force and effect through 
the Term. 
 
11. 
In the event of negligent or willful acts, errors, or omissions loss or damage to the 
Loaned Equipment, Borrowing Partnering Agency shall, at Lending Partnering 
Agency's option: 
(i) 
replace the same in good repair, condition and working order; 
(ii) 
replace the same with like equipment in good repair, condition and working 
order; or 
(iii) 
pay to Lending Partnering Agency the replacement cost of the depreciated 
value Loaned Equipment. The depreciated value shall be calculated based on 
the following formula:  
• 
Value One Year After Purchase = 15% less of the original purchase 
price 
• 
Value Two Years After Purchase = 10% less than of the One-Year 
Valuation  
• 
Value Three Years After Purchase = 7% less than the Two-Year 
Valuation  
• 
Value Four Years After Purchase = 5% less than the Three-Year 
Valuation  
• 
Each year after the Year Four Valuation, the Loaned Equipment 
depreciates at a rate of 1% per year based on the prior year’s 
valuation. 
 
12. 
Surrender. Upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this 
Agreement, Borrowing Partnering Agency shall return the Loaned Equipment to 
Lending Partnering Agency in good repair, condition and working order, ordinary 
wear and tear resulting from proper use thereof alone excepted, by delivering the 
Loaned Equipment at Borrowing Partnering Agency's cost and expense to such 
place as Lending Partnering Agency shall specify within its City limits. 
 
13. 
Warranty. Borrowing Partnering Agency acknowledges and agrees that Lending 
Partnering Agency makes no warranties whatsoever, either express or implied, 
including without limitation the Loaned Equipment’s merchantability or fitness for 
any particular purpose. 
 
14. 
No Liability. Borrowing Partnering Agency acknowledges and agrees that Lending 
Partnering Agency shall not have any liability for any damages, liabilities or 
obligations that arise (whether directly or indirectly) as a result of this Agreement 
or Borrowing Partnering Agency's possession, use, operation or return of the 
Loaned Equipment. This provision shall survive termination or expiration of this 
Agreement. 
 
15. 
Default. If Borrowing Partnering Agency fails to pay any amount herein provided 
within ten (10) days after the same is due and payable, or if the Borrowing

Partnering Agency fails to observe, keep or perform any other provision of this 
Agreement required to be observed, kept or performed by the Borrowing Partnering 
Agency, the Lending Partnering Agency shall have the right to exercise any one or 
more of the following remedies: 
 
(i) 
To declare the entire amount of payment hereunder immediately due and 
payable without notice or demand to Borrowing Partnering Agency; 
(ii) 
To sue for and recover all payments, then accrued or thereafter accruing; 
(iii) 
To take possession of the Loaned Equipment, without demand or notice, 
wherever same may be located, without any court order or other process of 
law. Borrowing Partnering Agency hereby waives any and all damages 
occasioned by such taking of possession; 
(iv) 
To terminate this Agreement; and/or 
(v) 
To pursue any other remedy at law or in equity. 
 
16. 
Notwithstanding any repossession or any other action which Lending Partnering 
Agency may take, Borrowing Partnering Agency shall be and remain liable for the 
full performance of all obligations on the part of Borrowing Partnering Agency to be 
performed under this Agreement. All of Lending Partnering Agency's remedies are 
cumulative and may be exercised concurrently or separately. 
 
ARTICLE III. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT 
 
1. 
Term: 
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date referenced above and shall 
continue in force for five (5) years or until terminated by formal act of the Parties. 
 
2. 
Termination and Cancellation: 
2.1 
Termination 
Any Party at their convenience, by written notice, may terminate this 
Agreement in whole or in part by providing thirty days (30) written notice to 
the other Parties. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is subject 
to the cancellation by any Party pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-
511. Upon cancellation or termination of this Agreement, each Party will 
retain ownership of their solely provided property for the purposes of 
disposing of property on termination. 
 
2.2 
Cancellation  
Further, the Parties agree that a Lending Partnering Agency shall have the right 
to cancel a specific equipment use upon five (5) days prior written notice of 
cancellation of an Equipment Use Letter, if the Lending Partnering Agency's 
Fire Chief determines in his sole discretion that the Lending Partnering 
Agency has a need for the Loaned Equipment. Within five (5) calendar days 
of the Borrowing Partnering Agency's receipt of such a notice, the Borrowing 
Partnering Agency shall return the Loaned Equipment to the Lending 
Partnering Agency at its designated facility. 
 
ARTICLE IV. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. 
Governing Law; Forum; Venue: 
This Agreement is executed and delivered in the State of Arizona, and the 
substantive laws of the State of Arizona (without reference to choice of law 
principles) will govern its interpretation and enforcement. Any action brought to 
interpret or enforce any provision of this Agreement that cannot be administratively 
resolved, or otherwise related to or arising from this Agreement, will be 
commenced and maintained in the state or federal courts in the State of Arizona, 
Maricopa County, and each of the Parties, to the extent permitted by law, consents 
to jurisdiction and venue in such courts for such purposes. 
 
2. 
Implied Terms: 
Each and every provision of law and any clause required by law to be in this 
Agreement shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein, and, if 
through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly 
inserted, then upon the application of any Party, the Agreement shall be amended 
to make such insertion or correction. 
 
3. 
Entire Agreement; No Waiver; Amendment: 
This Agreement is intended by the undersigned Parties as the final expression of 
their agreement and is intended to be the complete and exclusive statement of the 
terms of the agreement between the Parties. No course of prior dealings between 
the Parties and no usage in the trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain 
any term used in this Agreement. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of 
performance rendered under this Agreement shall not be relevant to determine the 
meaning of this Agreement even though the accepting or acquiescing Party has 
knowledge of the nature of the performance and the opportunity to object. Any 
delay or failure to exercise or enforce any right, power, privilege, or remedy under 
this Agreement by a Party may not be deemed a waiver, release, or modification 
of the requirements of this Agreement or any of its terms or provisions by that Party. 
This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by all 
Parties. 
 
4. 
Third-Party Beneficiary Clause: 
The Parties expressly agree that this Agreement is neither intended by any of its 
provisions to create any third-Party beneficiary, nor to authorize anyone not a Party 
to this Agreement to maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage 
pursuant to the terms or provisions of this Agreement. 
 
5. 
Fund Appropriation Contingency: 
The Parties understand that the continuation of this Agreement is subject to the 
budget of the Parties providing for the associated expenditures. The Parties cannot 
assure that the funding for this Agreement will be approved in the future. In such 
event, either Party may terminate this Agreement. 
 
6. 
No Joint Venture: 
No term or provision in this Agreement is intended to create a legal partnership, 
joint venture or agency arrangement between any of the Parties.

7. 
Assignment and Delegation: 
Neither this Agreement, nor any of its rights or obligations, may be transferred or 
assigned by any Party without the prior written consent of all Parties. Any attempt 
to assign this Agreement without prior written consent will be void and may result in 
penalties up to and including termination of the Agreement. 
 
8. 
Independent Contractor Status: 
To the extent required by law, the Parties agree that no Party shall be deemed to be 
an employee or agent of any other Party to this Agreement and that the relationship 
created by this Agreement is that of independent contractors. To the extent 
applicable by law, none of the Partnering Agencies nor any of the Partnering 
Agencies’ agents, employees or helpers will be deemed to be the employee, agent, 
or servant of any other Partnering Agency. 
 
9. 
Workers’ Compensation: 
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-1022(D), for the purposes of workers’ compensation 
coverage, all employees of each Party covered by this Agreement shall be deemed 
to be an employee of all Parties. The entity which regularly employs an employee 
entitled to workers’ compensation arising out of work associated with this 
Agreement shall be the entity solely liable for payment of all workers’ 
compensation and related benefits. 
 
10. 
Severability: 
The provisions of this Agreement are severable to the extent that any provision or 
application held to be invalid shall not affect any other provision or application of 
the Agreement which shall remain in effect without the invalid provision or application. 
 
11. 
Compliance with Laws: 
The Parties will comply with all existing and subsequently enacted federal, state 
and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations that are, or become applicable 
to this Agreement. If a subsequently enacted law imposes substantial additional 
costs, a request for an amendment may be submitted pursuant to this Agreement. 
 
12. 
Drug Free Workplace: 
The Parties will comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.  Upon request, 
the Lending Partnering Agency shall provide copies of any applicable drug free 
workplace policies enacted by the Lending Partnering Agency.  A Party’s failure to 
comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 shall be deemed a material 
breach of the Agreement and may result in the termination of the Agreement. 
13. 
Immigration Requirements: 
To the extent applicable by law, the Parties will comply with the Immigration 
Reform and Control Act of 1986 (“IRCA”) and will permit inspection of its personnel 
records to verify such compliance. To the extent applicable under A.R.S. § 41- 
4401, each Party warrants compliance with all federal immigration laws and 
regulations that relate to its employees and compliance with the E-verify 
requirements under A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Each Party has the right to inspect the

papers of the other Parties participating in this Agreement to ensure compliance 
with this paragraph. A Party’s breach of the above-mentioned warranty shall be 
deemed a material breach of the Agreement and may result in the termination of 
the Agreement. 
 
14. 
Legal Worker Requirements: 
To the extent applicable by law, the Partnering Agencies are prohibited by Arizona 
Revised Statutes § 41-4401 from awarding an agreement to any organization who 
fails, or whose subcontractors fail, to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-
214(A). Therefore, the Partnering Agencies shall agree that: 
 
14.1 To the extent applicable by law, each subcontractor a Partnering Agency 
uses warrants their compliance with all federal immigration laws and 
regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with Arizona 
Revised Statutes § 23-214. 
 
14.2 To the extent applicable by law, a breach of warranty will be deemed a 
material breach of the Agreement and is subject to termination of the 
Agreement by the Agency. 
 
14.3 To the extent applicable by law, the Partnering Agencies will have the legal 
right to inspect the papers of a Partnering Agency and any contractor or 
subcontractor who work(s) on this Agreement to ensure that the contractor 
or subcontractor is complying with this Section. 
 
15. 
Disposition of Property: 
Upon cancellation or termination of this Agreement, each Party will retain 
ownership of their solely provided property for the purposes of disposing of 
property on termination. 
 
ARTICLE V. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION 
 
1. 
Indemnification: 
Each Party (as "Indemnitor") agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the 
other Party (as "Indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, 
costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively 
referred to as "Claims") arising out of bodily injury of any person (including death) 
or property damage, but only to the extent that such Claims which result in 
vicarious/derivative liability to the Indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, 
negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, 
employees, or volunteers. 
 
2. 
Borrowing Partnering Agency’s Insurance: 
Borrowing Partnering Agency must procure insurance against claims that may 
arise from or relate to the Loaned Equipment and must maintain that insurance 
until the termination of this Agreement.

Scope and Limits of Insurance: Borrowing Partnering Agency must provide 
coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below. 
3. 
Automobile Liability: 
Bodily Injury and Property Damage for the Loaned Equipment used in connection 
with this Agreement: Combined Single Limit (CSL) 
$2,000,000 
 
 
This insurance requirement is a minimum requirement for this Agreement and in 
no way limits the indemnity covenants contained herein. Lending Partnering 
Agency does not in any manner warrant that the minimum limits contained in this 
Section are sufficient to protect the Borrowing Partnering Agency from liabilities 
that might arise under this Agreement and Borrowing Partnering Agency is free to 
purchase such additional insurance as Borrowing Partnering Agency may determine 
to be necessary. 
 
ARTICLE VI. NOTICES 
 
1. 
Any notice, consent, or other communication (“notice”) required or permitted under 
this Agreement must be in writing and either delivered in person, sent by facsimile 
transmission, deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or 
certified mail, return receipt requested, or deposited with any commercial air 
courier or express service addressed as follows: 
 
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority 
18818 N. Spanish Garden Drive 
Sun City West, AZ 85375 
 
Attn: Mark Burdick Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 544-5400 
Fax: (623) 544-5455 
Email: MBurdick@AFMA.Az.gov

Avondale Fire & Medical Department 
11465 W. Civic Center Dr.     
Avondale, AZ 85323 
 
Attn: Larry Rooney Avondale Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 333-6000 
Fax: (623) 333-0690 
Email: lrooney@avondaleaz.gov 
 
Buckeye Fire-Medical Department 
21699 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 101 
Buckeye, AZ 85326 
 
Attn:  Jake Rhoades Buckeye Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 349-6700 
Fax: (623) 349-6750 
Email: jrhoades@buckeyeaz.gov 
 
Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District 
41018 N. Daisy Mtn Drive 
Anthem, AZ 85086 
 
Attn: Brian Tobin Daisy Mountain Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 456-7400 
Email: brian.tobin@dmfd.org 
Fax: N/A 
 
El Mirage Fire-Medical Department 
13601 N. El Mirage Rd 
El Mirage, AZ 85335 
 
Attn: Michael R. Long El Mirage Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 251-3509 
Email: mlong@elmirageaz.gov

Glendale Fire Department 
11550 W. Glendale Ave 
Glendale, AZ 85307 
 
Attn: Ryan Freeburg Glendale Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 930-4400 
Email: rfreeburg@glendaleaz.com 
 
Goodyear Fire Department 
14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite E-102 
Goodyear, AZ 85338 
 
Attn: Paul Luizzi Goodyear Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 882-7109 
Email: Paul.Luizzi@goodyearaz.gov 
 
Peoria Fire-Medical Department 
8351 W. Cinnabar Ave 
Peoria, AZ 85345 
 
Attn: Gary Bernard Peoria Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 773-7279 
Email: gary.bernard@peoriaaz.gov  
 
Sun City Fire and Medical Department 
18602 N. 99th Ave 
Sun City, AZ 85373 
 
Attn: Rob Schmitz Sun City Fire & Medical Department Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 974-2321 
Email: schmitz@scfmd.az.gov

Surprise Fire-Medical Department 
14250 W. Statler Plaza, Suite 101 
Surprise, AZ 85374 
 
Attn: Brenden Espie Surprise Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 222-5000 
Fax: (623) 222-5001 
 
Tolleson Fire-Medical Department 
203 N. 92nd Ave 
Tolleson, AZ 85353 
 
Attn: Michael Young Tolleson Fire Chief  
Telephone: (623) 471-8914 
Email: michael.young@tolleson.az.gov 
 
2. 
Notice will be deemed received at the time it is personally served or, on the day it 
is sent by facsimile transmission or, upon deposit with any commercial air courier 
or express service or, if mailed, ten (10) days after the notice is deposited in the 
United States mail as provided above. Any Party may change its mailing address, 
fax number, or the contact information for the person to receive notice by notifying 
the other Parties as provided herein. Notice sent by facsimile transmission must 
also be sent by regular mail to the recipient at the above address. This requirement 
for duplicate notice is not intended to change the effective date of the notice sent 
by facsimile transmission. 
 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as provided below. Further, in 
signing this Agreement, the signatories below affirm and attest that they are authorized 
to execute this Agreement on behalf of their respective Party. 
 
 
 
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ARIZONA FIRE & MEDICAL AUTHORITY 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
ARIZONA FIRE & MEDICAL AUTHORITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority 
granted under the laws of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
ARIZONA FIRE & MEDICAL AUTHORITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF AVONDALE 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
AVONDALE CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Avondale granted under the 
laws of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
AVONDALE CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
BUCKEYE CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Buckeye granted under the laws 
of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
BUCKEYE CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF EL MIRAGE 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
EL MIRAGE CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of El Mirage granted under the 
laws of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
EL MIRAGE CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF GLENDALE 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
GLENDALE CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Glendale granted under the 
laws of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
GLENDALE CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF GOODYEAR 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
GOODYEAR CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Goodyear granted under the 
laws of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
GOODYEAR CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF PEORIA 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
PEORIA CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Peoria granted under the laws 
of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
PEORIA CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF SURPRISE 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
SURPRISE CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Surprise granted under the laws 
of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
SURPRISE CITY ATTORNEY

CITY OF TOLLESON 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
TOLLESON CITY CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Tolleson granted under the laws 
of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
TOLLESON CITY ATTORNEY

DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE AND MEDICAL DISTRICT 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE AND MEDICAL DISTRICT CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Avondale granted under the 
laws of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE AND MEDICAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY

SUN CITY FIRE DISTRICT 
 
 
BY:  
   
 
 
ITS: ___________________________  
 
 
DATE__________________________ 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
SUN CITY FIRE DISTRICT CLERK 
 
 
CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), the forgoing intergovernmental agreement 
between Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El 
Mirage, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria, City of Surprise, City of 
Tolleson, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical District, and Sun City Fire District is in proper 
form and is within the powers and authority of the City of Tolleson granted under the laws 
of the state of Arizona.  
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AUTHORITY: 
 
 
 
 
SUN CITY FIRE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT A 
 
PARTNERING AGENCIES  
EQUIPMENT USE LETTER 
 
 
 
XXXX XX, 202X 
 
 
Lending Partnering Agency Name 
Address 
XXXX, AZ 85XXXX 
 
Purpose: This Equipment Use Letter allows Partnering Agencies to lend and borrow 
fire apparatuses on an as-needed basis. Pursuant to all terms of the DATE TBD, 
Intergovernmental Agreement, Lending Partnering Agency, XXXX, is transferring Unit 
# XXXX to XXXX Borrowing Partnering Agency, XXXX, for X months use, with an 
anticipated return date of XXXX. This truck is a Enter Description Here VIN # XXXX, 
License # XXXX.  
 
Lending Partnering Agency: 
 
Vehicles Issued By (Print) ___________________________ 
Date_____________ 
 
Vehicles Issued By (Sign) ___________________________ 
Date_____________ 
 
 
Borrowing Partnering Agency: 
 
I confirm that I am taking possession of the vehicles noted above. I have confirmed 
that the Loaned Equipment appears to be in good working order and are without 
obvious defects, and I am accepting the Loaned Equipment AS IS. ______ (initial). 
 
Vehicles Received By (Print) _________________________ 
 
Vehicles Received By (Sign) __________________________ Date_____________