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ARF- 3642

Regular Agenda Item 2. F.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/15/2016
Submitted For:	Steve Sanders	Submitted By:	Don McDaniel Jr., County Manager
Department:	County Manager

Information

Request/Subject

Approve Agreement No. 030116 for the Annual Yearling Auction/Sale Request for Equipment Assistance.

Background Information

The Gila County Cattle Growers Association holds an annual yearling auction/sale at the Burch Sale Yard. This sale is typically held in May of each year.

Evaluation

In recent years, the annual yearling auction/sale has generated revenue to Gila County in excess of $2,000,000.

Conclusion

The Gila County Cattle Growers Association is asking for support during the annual yearling auction/sale to be held on May 2, 2016. In order for Gila County to administer equipment support, it is agreed that only Gila County employees will be operating any equipment utilized.

It is anticipated there will be a need for a water truck, blade and backhoe. This request also includes the use of a tent, tables, and chairs.

Recommendation

Public Works recommends that Gila County assist in the annual yearling sale by supplying equipment to be operated by Gila County certified operators who will be operating the equipment while on their personal time. Public Works also recommends that Gila County assist by supplying a tent, tables, and chairs.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve Agreement No. 030116 between Gila County and the Gila County Cattle Growers Association; pursuant to A.R.S. §11-254.04, to find that to assist in the annual yearling auction/sale is an economic development activity because it will assist in the creation or retention of jobs or will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of Gila County; and, to authorize Public Works to supply requested tent, tables, chairs, and equipment with Gila County certified operators for the Gila County Cattle Growers Association's annual yearling auction/sale between April 25, 2016, through May 2, 2016. (Steve Sanders)

Attachments
Agreement No. 030116-Gila County Cattle Growers Association
Cattle Growers Request Letter
Gila County Cattle Growers Association 501(c)5