This agreement with the Agua Fria Union High School District will allow for joint use of facilities between Desert Edge High School and the Goodyear Recreation Campus.

Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Agua Fria Union High School District (AFUHSD) No. 216 and the City of Goodyear for Joint Use Facilities between Desert Edge High School (DEHS) and the Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC). (Deanna Ortiz, Recreation Superintendent)

This agreement provides for no cost rental use between the DEHS and GRC, therefore, there is no fiscal impact to the City for facility use. However, costs for staffing, and/or unique facility requirements (i.e. sound technician, field prep, custodial services) may occur, these costs would be minimal and absorbed within program and event budgets established.

The AFUHSD and City have a history of collaborating with each other while serving the community. This IGA further supports these efforts by allowing both entities access to each other’s facilities. 

With the close proximity of the GRC and DEHS, there are opportunities to leverage both campuses for community benefit. DEHS will have access to the recreation center, aquatic center, parking lots, ramadas, courts and fields, once all City’s needs are satisfied. The City will have access to classrooms, gymnasium, parking lots, cafeteria, performing arts center and fields, once all DEHS’s needs are satisfied. Each entity has first right of refusal for use of the others facilities. By working in close partnership with one another, the City and DEHS benefit strategically when scheduling amenities for sports, special events, community programs and school functions.

It is recommended that the City Manager or designee execute the IGA between the Agua Fria Union High School District No. 216 and the City of Goodyear for Joint Use Facilities.