| ITEM #: 3. DATE: 11/16/2026 AI #:3522 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH THE CITY OF AVONDALE RELATING TO USE OF THE AVONDALE TRAINING CENTER |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief |
SUMMARY
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Avondale for access to use the Avondale Fire Training Center.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the IGA and User Reservation Agreement with the City of Avondale to conduct training activities through a fee-for-use structure at the Avondale Fire Training Center as needed, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
FISCAL IMPACT
The rental agreement for the Avondale Training Facility is based on four-hour blocks of time, with associated equipment, facility, and administrative fees. Actual costs vary depending on the type of training conducted.
For a single four-hour training block, fees fluctuate based on the required facilities and equipment. As an example, the 3-, 6-, and 9-month evaluations require two consecutive four-hour blocks (eight hours total), with estimated costs ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per eight-hour session.
These training evaluations occur at three-month intervals for three different recruit and lateral groups. Each evaluation session carries an estimated cost of $2,500, resulting in a cumulative projected expense of $22,500 for all scheduled evaluations.
Costs may include reservation administration fees, responsible party fees, modular classroom use, Class A ventilation prop use, fire hydrant access, and other required facility resources. A detailed itemized fee schedule has been provided by the City of Avondale and is attached as Exhibit C – Fee Schedule (Attachment C). All costs associated with the Avondale Training Facility will be absorbed within the department’s operating budget.
For a single four-hour training block, fees fluctuate based on the required facilities and equipment. As an example, the 3-, 6-, and 9-month evaluations require two consecutive four-hour blocks (eight hours total), with estimated costs ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per eight-hour session.
These training evaluations occur at three-month intervals for three different recruit and lateral groups. Each evaluation session carries an estimated cost of $2,500, resulting in a cumulative projected expense of $22,500 for all scheduled evaluations.
Costs may include reservation administration fees, responsible party fees, modular classroom use, Class A ventilation prop use, fire hydrant access, and other required facility resources. A detailed itemized fee schedule has been provided by the City of Avondale and is attached as Exhibit C – Fee Schedule (Attachment C). All costs associated with the Avondale Training Facility will be absorbed within the department’s operating budget.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The City of Goodyear and City of Avondale have been partners in an ongoing IGA for the previous training facility since 2005. The original agreement established an equal partnership in operating and using the fire training facility, with both cities sharing operational and maintenance costs. The previous training facility was demolished, and the new training facility opened on April 27, 2026.
With the construction of the new training facility, an updated agreement was established to reflect the revised operational structure, and costs will be based on a fee-for-use structure rather than an ongoing fee shared model.
With the construction of the new training facility, an updated agreement was established to reflect the revised operational structure, and costs will be based on a fee-for-use structure rather than an ongoing fee shared model.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Master Use Agreement (Attachment A) provides a continued partnership between the agencies, enabling the City of Goodyear to conduct and participate in critical fire service training.
Attachments
- Attachment A - Master Use Agreement Avondale Fire Training Center
- Exhibit A - Facility & Use Area Map
- Attachment B - Exhibit B - User Reservation Agreement
- Attachment C - Exhibit C - Fee Schedule 26-0713