| ITEM #: 11. DATE: 08/31/2026 AI #:3421 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR MUTUAL AID |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief |
SUMMARY
This IGA permits the Goodyear Fire Department and the Gila River Indian Community to enter into a mutual-aid agreement for fires, medical emergencies, and rescue services.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2536 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gila River Indian Community for Mutual Aid Response for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
FISCAL IMPACT
The IGA calls for each party to absorb its own costs in the performance of their duties. The Goodyear Fire Department budget will not change because of this agreement, as these are normal expenses of providing fire service.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The Goodyear Fire Department and the Gila River Indian Community jurisdictions border each other in the southern portion of the city boundaries. This agreement will enable mutual aid response capabilities for both entities. The scope of this agreement includes mutual assistance in responding to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescue and other types of emergency incidents. The delivery of mutual aid for fire and emergency medical services is an established model for intergovernmental cooperation, efficiency and premier customer service. The mutual aid system provides customers with the fastest response to their emergencies.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff recommends and supports approving Resolution No. 2026-2536 with IGA with the Gila River Indian Community (Attachment A). Since 2007, the Goodyear Fire Department has maintained an IGA with the Gila River Indian Community as part of a mutual aid agreement, which improves the coordination of emergency assistance to incidents that threaten the loss of life or property within the respective jurisdictions. It is to the mutual benefit of both the Goodyear Fire Department and Gila River Indian Community to enter into this agreement for mutual assistance with fire, medical emergencies and rescue services.