| ITEM #: 6. DATE: 03/23/2026 AI #:3205 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEST VALLEY MOBILE FIELD FORCE TEAM (MFFT) |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Brian Issitt, Chief of Police |
SUMMARY
The Goodyear Police Department is requesting approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to participate in the West Valley Mobile Field Force Team (MFFRT). By participating in the West Valley MFFRT, the Goodyear Police Department will have access to a pool of specialized officers available, upon request, to assist in responding to volatile situations and incidents of civil disturbance involving large crowds.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Approval of an IGA with multiple west valley cities to participate in the West Valley MFFT and providing authorization and direction to the City Manager, or their designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the IGA. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
FISCAL IMPACT
Each party to the IGA (Attachment A) will be responsible for any and all associated costs accrued in implementing the IGA that are incurred by their own agencies, such as employee salary, shift differential pay, overtime compensation, benefits, vehicles, equipment, etc. Participation in the West Valley MFFRT is funded in the Goodyear Police Department's approved budget.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Occasionally, volatile situations and civil unrest may occur at events involving large crowds. The west valley Police Chiefs, in a proactive effort, have identified the need for a West Valley MFFT. Participating in this IGA (Attachment A) will allow Goodyear to engage other agencies to quickly deploy a properly equipped and effective work force to manage situations with the goal of preventing escalation.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The primary goal of the West Valley MFFT is to create a pool of specialized officers, available upon request, to assist in responding to volatile situations and incidents of civil disturbance involving large crowds in the west valley. Per the IGA (Attachment A), Goodyear will appoint a MFFRT Leader as well as an alternate holding the rank of Commander or higher and at least four sworn officers to be members. The Goodyear MFFRT Leader will be responsible for all training, coordination, and deployment of Goodyear members and coordination with other agencies. The Goodyear Police Department will have jurisdiction over any incident or investigation that occurs within the city of Goodyear and will remain as the lead agency for the duration of the West Valley MFFRT deployment with support from other agencies.