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Action   18.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date:
09/13/2011
Chief Civil Deputy
Submitted By:
Britt Hanson, County Attorney
Department:
County Attorney
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Michael Ortega
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
County Administrator
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):

Agenda Item Text:

Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sierra Vista regarding an Endangered Species Consulting Contract with Mary Darling, in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000, effective upon execution by all parties.

Background:

The City of Sierra Vista entered into a contract with Mary Darling to provide consulting services regarding endangered species and Coordination.  The proposed IGA calls for the County to share in the costs with Sierra Vista.  The IGA delegates authority to the County Administrator to determine the scope of work for any particular consulting service, along with a cap on cost.

The intent is for the County and City of Sierra Vista to have access to expertise needed to assist both agencies in dealing with the Federal Government on issues requiring Coordination.  Darling brings not only the expertise, but also the experience needed to ensure both agencies are well prepared and represented during the Coordination process.

Some of the issues Darling will be asked to address include the Critical Habitat Designation for the Spikedace Loach Minnows, Biological Opinion for Fort Huachuca, and the Management of the San Pedro River Natural Conservation Area by the BLM.  In addition, Darling will be available to  both agencies should Federal Lands issues arise that affect the residents of Cochise County.

The cost sharing language in the IGA explicitly states that the sharing is for those instances where both agencies are interested in contracting Darling's services.  It does not preclude either agency from asking for assistance specific to an issue only important to that agency.  In those instances, the agency requesting and benefiting from the services will pay the entire cost of those services.

Staff recommends the BOS approve entering into an IGA with the City of Sierra Vista as outlined above.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

County Administrator will discuss terms of engaging Ms. Darling with the Sierra Vista City Manager.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

County will not have the services of Ms. Darling or will need to pay more because it will not split the costs with Sierra Vista.

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Sign 2 IGAs, one for the County and the other for Sierra Vista.

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:
One-time Fixed Costs? ($$$):
Ongoing Costs? ($$$):
County Match Required? ($$$):
A-87 Overhead Amt? (Co. Cost Allocation $$$):
Source of Funding?:

Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources (if known):

Funding for this IGA and corresponding services is recommended to come from Cash Carry Forward from 1/2 cent sales tax. Specifically, in the past, the BOS had allocated $100,000 for the UA Rural Water Use Study. The project has been abandoned and approximately $84,000 remains. It is staff's recommendation to use this funding toward the payment of costs incurred under this IGA.

Staff projects that although it depends on the level of involvement needed from Darling, the cost in FY 11/12 will not exceed $50,000. Should it be necessary to exceed this amount, staff will inform the BOS prior to requesting additional services.

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