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Regular Agenda Item 4. B.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/06/2021
Submitted For:	Adam Shepherd	Submitted By:	Sarah White, Chief Administrative Officer
Department:	Sheriff's Office
Fiscal Year:	FY2022	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Intergovernmental Agreement between Gila County and the White Mountain Apache Tribe for law enforcement services.

Background Information

The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Gila County provides for the orderly and effective enforcement of the criminal and traffic laws of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Gila County, State of Arizona, within the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Also to prevent any jurisdiction from becoming a sanctuary for violators of the law of another jurisdiction; to prevent inter-jurisdictional flight; and to foster greater respect for the laws of each jurisdiction by the more certain application thereof. This agreement is based on mutual respect for and recognition of the inherent sovereignty of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and the State of Arizona and the laws enacted by each sovereign.

The Board of Supervisors approved the original IGA on August 21, 2017. This new IGA actually renews the same scope of work as the previous IGA.

Evaluation

The IGA between the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Gila County is a mutual benefit of both parties to provide resources as may be available and needed to adequately respond to emergencies and enforce criminal and traffic laws.

Conclusion

The IGA between the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Gila County is in effect for a period of three (3) years from the date of signing unless modified or terminated as described. Renewals of this agreement may be made, each for a three-year period, with each renewal being completed and approved at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the preceding three-year period.

Recommendation

Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Gila County for law enforcement services for a performance period of three years.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Gila County for law enforcement services for a period of three years from the date of signing. (Matthew Binney)

Attachments
IGA-White Mountain Apache Tribe
Exhibit A-Application for Commission Card
White Mountain Apache Tribe - Resolution No. 06-2021-112