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ITEM 8.a. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 4/21/2026 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Municipal Court Prepared by: Joanna Elliott, Court Administrator Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5121 Email: jelliott@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Resolution 2026-13, renewing the Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Superior Court to coordinate Jury Services for Fountain Hills Municipal Court. Staff Summary (background) The IGA between Fountain Hills Municipal Court and Maricopa County Superior Court has been in place for many years to facilitate consistent and lawfully appropriate jury services. The Jury office provides services such as jury summonsing, jury coordination in the event of postponement or an excusat, and maintaining the jurors' information. Though Jury Trials are uncommon in Fountain Hills, the contract ensures the proper services are provided. The annual cost is $300.00 and if a Jury Trial does happen, the cost to summons Jurors' is placed on the defendant. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Please see attached Resolution 2024-21 for background information on IGA. Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of the IGA with Maricopa County Superior Court. Suggested Motion MOVE TO APPROVE Resolution 2026-13 FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: N/A Budget Reference: N/A Funding Source: N/A ATTACHMENTS 1. Town of Fountain Hills Renewal_2 2. Resolution 2026-13 final 3. Res 2024-21