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ARF- 6708

2. C.

Special Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/29/2021
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance
Fiscal Year:	FY21-22	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	07-01-2021 - 06-30-2022	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Amendment No. 1 to an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Pinal County to provide medical examiner services for FY 2021-2022.

Background Information

In the fiscal year 2020-2021, the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Pinal County for full-service medical examiner services. During the past year, the cost savings to the taxpayers exceeded $200,000 and the transition to the new provider went exceptionally well. The current IGA between Gila County and Pinal County allows for renewal periods mutually agreed upon by both parties. Pinal County has agreed to hold its annual pricing at $375,000 whereby Pinal County will perform up to 190 medical examiner cases within the applicable one-year contractual term. Any cases in excess of 190 during any one-year term of the agreement shall be paid for by Gila County at the per-case rates as listed in the 2020 Services Cost Schedule, referenced as Exhibit A to the IGA.

Evaluation

Staff determined that the Pinal County cost model, including all-inclusive medical examiner services, is the most cost-effective and efficient for the required services. This IGA amendment will be for the period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with an annual payment of $375,000 whereby Pinal County will perform up to 190 medical examiner cases within the applicable one-year contractual term. Any cases in excess of 190 during any one-year term of the agreement shall be paid for by Gila County at the per-case rates as listed in the 2020 Services Cost Schedule, referenced as Exhibit A to the IGA.

Conclusion

In order to provide timely and cost-effective medical examiner services, it is in the best interest of Gila County to extend the IGA with Pinal County for medical examiner services for an additional one-year period.

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to the IGA with Pinal County for medical examiner services for FY 2021-2022.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to an Intergovernmental Agreement between Gila County and Pinal County whereby Pinal County will provide medical examiner services for the period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, for the annual sum of $375,000. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
Amendment No. 1 to Intergovernmental Agreement
Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinal County for Medical Examiner Services