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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA AND ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY’S SEIDMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR PREPARATION OF A 20-YEAR ECONOMIC VITALITY REPORT This Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into , 2025 (“the Effective Date”), by and between the City of Chandler, an Arizona municipal corporation (the “City”), and the Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate, for and on behalf of Arizona State University and its L. William Seidman Research Institute, W. P. Carey School of Business (“ASU”). The City and ASU are sometimes jointly referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.” RECITALS A. Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) §§ 11-951 through 11-954 provide that public agencies may enter into intergovernmental agreements for the provision of services or for joint or cooperative action. B. The Chandler City Council has passed and adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Chandler to execute this Agreement on behalf of the City. C. ASU is authorized by A.R.S. §§ 15-1625 ef seg. to enter into this Agreement and has delegated to the undersigned the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of ASU. D. The City proposes to engage ASU to prepare a 20-year economic vitality report (“Report”) as more fully described in the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. E. ASU is ready, willing, and able to provide the services described in Exhibit A for the compensation and fees set forth and as described in Exhibit B, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Term and Termination. 1.1 The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the completion of the work set forth in the attached Scope of Work, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 1.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving the other Party not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice. If this Agreement is terminated by the City, the City will remain responsible for payment to ASU for all services performed through the date of termination and for reimbursement to ASU of all non-cancelable commitments incurred in the performance of the services. 2. ASU Responsibilities. 2.1 ASU will provide the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit 2.2. ASU will work diligently and make reasonable efforts to complete the Scope of Work, generally following the Project Timeline attached as Exhibit C, and issue a final Report by February 1, 2026. ASU shall provide the City with updates as described in the Scope of Work. 2.3. ASU neither makes nor will be deemed to have made any representation or warranty whatsoever (express or implied) regarding any outcome obtained or deliverable delivered hereunder including any outcome desired by City. City understands that it is engaging ASU to undertake an independent analysis based on available data and facts. If City has suggestions for alternative ways to present or interpret information gathered and presented, ASU will consider such requests for a period of 30 days after completion of the Report. ASU reserves the right to express final conclusions in a manner consistent with its interpretation and analysis of the data. 3. City Responsibilities. 3.1 City will support ASU by providing access to historical data and reports about Chandler and by making introductions to key stakeholders to facilitate required stakeholder engagement as further described in the Scope of Work. 4. Compensation and Invoicing. 4.1 Unless amended in writing by the Parties, ASU’s compensation and fees as more fully described in Exhibit B for performance of the Scope of Work approved and accepted by the City under this Agreement must not exceed $145,000. No additional charges, outside of the approved services budget set forth in Exhibit B, will be eligible for payment unless approved in writing by the Parties. ASU shall invoice City monthly for pre-approved services performed. Invoices shall include a brief narrative of the work performed. 4.2 The City will make payment for services within 30 days of the City’s receipt of the invoice. ASU bears all responsibility and liability for any and all tax obligations that result from ASU’s performance under this Agreement. 5. Notices, All notices or demands upon any Party to this Agreement, and any change in contact information, will be in writing and delivered electronically, in person, or by mail, addressed as follows: To City of Chandler: Economic Development Director City of Chandler P.O. Box 4008 Mail Stop 416 Chandler, AZ 85244-4008 micah.miranda@chandleraz.gov With a copy to: City Attorney City of Chandler P. O. Box 4008 Mail Stop 602 Chandler, AZ 85244-4008 kelly.schwab@chandleraz.gov To ASU: Arizona State University L. William Seidman Research Institute P.O. Box 874011 Tempe, AZ 85287-4011 Attn: Dr. Anthony Evans, Director anthony.j.evans@asu.edu With a copy to: Arizona State University Attn: Senior Vice President and General Counsel Via Personal Delivery or Overnight Courier Service: 300 E. University Dr., Suite 335 Tempe, AZ 85281-2061 Via U.S. Mail: P.O. Box 877405 Tempe, AZ 85287-7405 Email: ogcmail@asu.edu 6. Indemnification. Each Party (as “indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party (as “indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney 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 authorized volunteers. ASU is a public institution and, as such, any indemnification, liability limitation, release or hold harmless provision set forth in this Agreement will be limited as required by Arizona law, including without limitation Article 9, Sections 5 and 7 of the Arizona Constitution and A.R.S. §§ 35-154 and 41-621. 7. Subcontracting. ASU will not employ, contract with, or use the services of any consultant, special contractor(s), or other third parties (collectively, “Subcontractor”) in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. ASU will inform the City in writing of the name, proposed service to be rendered, and compensation of Subcontractor, and of any interest ASU may have in the proposed Subcontractor. ASU will require any Subcontractor to agree to the City’s standard indemnity and insurance requirements for professional services. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld upon receipt of written request to subcontract. 8. Rights in Data. City shall have the use of data and reports resulting from this Agreement without additional cost or other restriction except as may be established by law or applicable regulation. Subject to the foregoing, each Party shall supply to the other Party, upon request, any available information that is relevant to this Agreement and to the performance thereunder. 9. Nondiscrimination_and Compliance with Laws. The Parties will comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders governing equal employment opportunity, immigration, and nondiscrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. If applicable, the Parties will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 10. Cancellation for Conflict of Interest. No official, officer, or employee of either Party will have a direct or indirect interest in this Agreement, nor participate in decisions relating to the Agreement as prohibited by law. The Parties hereto acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511. 11. Service Marks and Trademarks. ASU shall see to it that all marketing materials created for the Report clearly communicate that it is sponsored by the City. Except for the foregoing, neither Party will use any service marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, or other identifying names or marks of the other Party without the express, prior, written approval of the other Party. The use of any names or marks must comply with the requirements of the Party that owns the mark, including using the “®” indication of a registered trademark. 12. Arbitration. Per A.R.S. § 12-1518, the Parties agree to arbitrate disputes filed in Arizona Superior Court that are subject to mandatory arbitration pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-133. 13. Legal Worker Requirements. The Parties will comply with the applicable requirements of A.R.S. §41-4401. 14. No Israel Boycott or Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs. The Parties will direct all contractors to comply with the applicable requirements of A.R.S. § 35-393.01 and A.R.S. § 35- 394. 15. Records. ASU will maintain complete, timely and accurate records of its activities and work under this Agreement. ASU agrees to retain all records relating to this Agreement for a period of five years after the termination of this Agreement, and to make all such records available for inspection and audit by the City or its representative upon reasonable advance notice and during normal business hours during the term of this Agreement. 16. Relationship of the Parties; Similar Services. Each Party is an independent contractor and is independent of the other Party. Under no circumstances will any employees of one Party be deemed the employees of the other Party for any purpose. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Parties of any kind or nature. This Agreement does not create any fiduciary or other obligation between the Parties, except for those obligations expressly and specifically set forth herein. Neither Party will have any right, power, or authority under this Agreement to act as a legal representative of the other Party. Neither Party will have any power to obligate or bind the other or to make any representations, express or implied, on behalf of or in the name of the other in any manner or for any purpose whatsoever contrary to the provisions of this Agreement. ASU students are not deemed to be employees of the City by virtue of this Agreement. Each Party acknowledges that the relationship of the Parties hereunder is non-exclusive. 17. Entire Agreement; Severability. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes any and all prior understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, express or implied, written or oral, between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. The Parties agree that should any part of this Agreement be held to be invalid or void, the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will be binding upon the Parties. 18. Amendments and Waivers. No waiver, amendment or modification of this Agreement will be valid or binding unless written and signed by the Parties. Waiver by either Party of any breach or default of any clause of this Agreement by the other Party will not operate as a waiver of any previous or future default or breach of the same or different clause of this Agreement. 19. Assignment. Neither Party will assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval of the other Party. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding upon the permitted successors and permitted assigns or other permitted transferees of the Parties. 20. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be conducted in Maricopa County, Arizona. Each Party waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum. 21. Force Majeure. Neither Party will be liable for failure to perform any obligation under this Agreement if such failure is directly caused by a Force Majeure Event. A “Force Majeure Event” means an event or circumstance that is beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the Party impacted, and that could not have been prevented by the reasonable diligence of the Party but expressly excludes a Party’s payment obligations under this Agreement. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, a Force Majeure Event may include, but is not restricted to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, war, riots, fires, floods, epidemics or pandemics, mass health issues or disease, quarantine restrictions, strikes or labor difficulties, civil tumult, freight embargoes, natural disasters, unusually severe weather, a failure or disruption of utilities or critical electronic systems, acts of terrorism, mass shootings or other emergencies that may disrupt the operations of a campus or facility. 22. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended or will be construed to confer upon any person or entity, other than the Parties and their respective successors and assigns permitted by this Agreement, any right, remedy, or claim under or by reason of this Agreement. 23. Recitals and Exhibits. All recitals herein, and all exhibits attached hereto and referred to herein, are integral and material parts of this Agreement. 24. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same instrument, and photocopy, facsimile, electronic and other copies will have the same effect for all purposes as an ink-signed original. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date written above. City of Chandler Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University : py (en Pobanle y Yt fome [me) Kevin Hartke Mayor Its EVP and University Provost ATTESTED TO: City Clerk INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION This Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Chandler and the Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Arizona State University, has been reviewed pursuant to ARS. § 11-952 by the undersigned, who have determined that it is in the proper form and is within the power and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona. APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM: x \Rbsguien mie City Attorney q’ Office of General Counsel, Arizona State University EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of this Report is to establish a vision for the City’s economic growth over the next 20 years and provide recommendations that will help build a path toward a vibrant future. ASU shall perform the following professional services and tasks to complete the Report. Benchmarking e ASU will review previous economic plans, studies, and other related information provided by the City to ensure the Report and strategies recommended therein build on existing plans, where relevant. To the degree possible, the City will make available local data requested by ASU, understanding ASU may have access to better and more convenient sources of data than the City. Any gaps in data identified by ASU deemed necessary to inform the establishment of tactics will be discussed with the City. Demographic Analysis e ASU in collaboration with the City will source relevant historical data about Chandler. This will include analysis of the following: o Demographic Profile: trends in population, household size, median age, age groups, household income, property ownership, skills gaps, unemployment, underemployment, and race, among other factors. o Educational Data: K-12 school provision and enrollment, test scores by school district, school grade ratings, high school graduation rates, community college and university provision, and the population’s level of educational attainment, including key subgroups (e.g., Latino residents). Stakeholder Engagement e Create an online survey and promote it (via email outreach) to a list of Chandler-based businesses identified by the City. e Conduct 12 in-depth interviews (in-person or by phone) with key industry corporate executives, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and other community stakeholders identified by the City. e Moderate two resident stakeholder group engagement sessions to capture visions on Chandler’s future for incorporation in the final Report. SWOT Analysis e Identify major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the City’s long-term economic vitality. e¢ Compare Chandler’s economy to a peer group of three competitive markets, chosen in consultation with the City. e Evaluate the resilience of the City’s target industries and risks associated with their stability and growth in Chandler. Economic Snapshot e Prepare an overview of how Chandler’s economy has grown over time. e Discuss how the City’s five employment corridors contribute to Chandler’s economy. e Implement an IMPLAN analysis of the historical contribution of the State of Arizona’s five key target industries to the Chandler economy (Aerospace and Defense; Bioscience 8 and Health Care; Business and Financial Services; Manufacturing; Technology and Innovation). This analysis is to encompass direct and indirect/induced (multiplier) effects. The impacts will be expressed in terms of total employment, total labor income, and total State GDP contribution. e Discuss Chandler’s growth to date in comparison with five other cities/regions, chosen in consultation with the City. Urban Planning e Consider the implications of falling land availability as the City approaches build out, including the following areas of interest: o Residential and commercial property prices. o Benefits of rezoning to allow for higher-density infill and redevelopment projects. o Comparisons with the development of three other cities/regions, chosen in consultation with the City. e ASU is to consult with the City’s Planning Division to avoid conflict with any urban planning goals in the City’s 2026 General Plan. Workforce Development and New Resident Recruitment Strategies e Based on the challenges identified in the Demographic Analysis, consider ways to encourage new people to relocate and work in Chandler. Include a summary of: o Current and future commute times for residents to their place of work. o The historical appeal of Chandler as a place to live and work. o Ways in which the City can provide a quality of life that will be attractive to current and future residents. o The anticipated future workforce needs of Chandler businesses. o Ways in which those future workforce needs can be met from current and future residents. o Local initiatives and partnerships to position Chandler as the place to live, work, and play to attract people from elsewhere in Arizona and outside the state. Taxation e Drawing from the challenges identified in the Demographic Analysis, compare the potential future investment needs of the City with its projected tax base. e Discuss how the City could be impacted by proposed State legislation that would eliminate municipal revenue sources (e.g., ban on levying grocery taxes) and the sunsetting of State programs that support investments made by the City (e.g., A.R.S. §§ 42-5032.02, which allows municipalities to seek a reimbursement of costs for a qualified manufacturing building and other infrastructure from Arizona Department of Revenue transaction privilege tax revenues collected from contractors involved in the building improvement). Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Strategies The City is engaging the Thunderbird School of Global Management, through its Global Challenge Lab, to conduct an international analysis of geographies the City should target for FDI opportunities and prepare a five-year implementation plan with budget. ASU is to coordinate with Thunderbird representatives to ensure their analysis is integrated into the final Report, supplementing their insights on an as-needed basis. To complement Thunderbird’s analysis, ASU will also provide: A discussion of the broader macroeconomic trends with respect to FDI. Identification of the various sources for FDI currently received within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Insights on potential future changes to FDI trends. An evaluation of the vulnerability of Chandler’s economy to changing FDI trends. Goals and Recommendations Informed by the research, analysis, stakeholder feedback, and findings from the other elements of the Scope of Work, this section of the Report will detail: Five big projects to build the foundation for Chandler’s continued economic prosperity. Three to five recommended actions to be taken by the City to accomplish each project. Final Report The final deliverable of this project is a 20-year economic vitality report that establishes a vision and specific recommendations for the City. ASU is to serve as the author and editor of the Report and is responsible for commissioning any professional graphic design work necessary to complete the Report. The City will not pay any subcontractor fees outside of what is included in Exhibit B. ASU is to deliver a draft of the Report on or before January 10, 2026. The City will review and provide comments on the draft within 10 business days. ASU is to deliver the final Report on or before February 1, 2026. ASU will deliver the final Report in multiple formats for use by the City: o A camera-ready file for printing. © Anelectronic version for distribution online or via social media channels. o A summary presentation version in PowerPoint format. Progress Reports ASU will provide the City with monthly and quarterly reports detailing progress made toward completing the Scope of Work. Reports will be due on the following dates: o August 31, 2025 o September 30, 2025 o October 31, 2025 o November 30, 2025 o December 31, 2025 ASU will provide two Report progress presentations to relevant City boards and commissions (e.g., Economic Development Advisory Board and Industrial Development Authority Board) upon request by the City. The City will provide sufficient notice for ASU to confirm availability and prepare for the presentations. 10 EXHIBIT B FEE SCHEDULE The fee below is inclusive of all costs associated with performance of services described in the Scope of Work. 20-Year Economic Vitality Report $145,000 ASU will invoice the City for costs incurred according to the following schedule: Invoice Date Payment Due August 1, 2025 August 31, 2025 September 1, 2025 October 1, 2025 October 1, 2025 October 31, 2025 November 1, 2025 December 1, 2025 December 1, 2025 December 31, 2025 January 1, 2026 January 31, 2026 February 1, 2026 March 3, 2026 All payments should be issued to: Angela Phillips (Administrative Assistant) L. William Seidman Research Institute P.O. Box 874011 Tempe, AZ 85287-4011 EXHIBIT C PROJECT TIMELIN Benchmarking Review Prior Economic Plans and Studies Demographic Analysis Historical Demographic Profile Historical Educational Analysis Current Snapshot Stakeholder Engagement Online Survey Schedule and Conduct 12 In-Depth Stakeholder Interviews Schedule and Moderate 2 Focus Groups S.W.O.T. Analysis Develop S.W.0.T. Compare with 3 Competitors Evaluate Resilience and Risks for City's Target Industries Economic Snapshot Chandler's Historical Development Impact of 5 Employment Corridors on Economy Implan Modeling Identify 5 Comparator Cities/Regions Compare Chandler's Economy with 5 Cities/Regions Urban Planning Land Availability Analysis City Planning Division Consultation Workforce Development Relocation and Work Opportunity Analysis Taxation Invested Needs v Projected Tax Base Impact of State Legislation on Municipal Revenues FDI Attraction Strategies Thunderbird Liaison FDI Trends, Revenue Sources, Future Changes & Vulnerabilities Goals and Recommendations Identification of Five Big Projects for Continued Prosperity Recommend 3-5 Actions for each project Report Progress Reports Two Progress Presentations (tbd) Draft and Design Final Report Deliver Draft Report Respond to City Feedback Deliver Final Report Hours Jun 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 2 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 1 40 160 284 80 100 80 80 160 Jul Aug Sep o« —— a. | Oct Nov Dec a Jan Feb — 12