Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Resolution No. 2408.  A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of San Luis, Arizona, and Yuma County for the purpose of providing mandatory weekend and holiday court services for the San Luis Municipal Court.  (Amanda Mahon Watlington, Magistrate)

The City of San Luis and Yuma County maintain an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) ensuring weekend and holiday coverage for the San Luis Municipal Court. Pursuant to Rule 4.1 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, an arrested individual must appear before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. To ensure continuous compliance with this constitutional requirement, Yuma County provides the judicial officers, personnel, and resources necessary to conduct these weekend and holiday hearings for all participating local jurisdictions.

The City of San Luis has participated in this IGA for several years, reimbursing Yuma County based upon the caseload percentage calculated each fiscal year. To avoid any lapse in critical judicial coverage and to meet Yuma County’s requested timeline, the Court respectfully requests that the City Council formally ratify the attached resolution approving the renewed IGA for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

It shall automatically be renewed and extended for up to four (4) successive one (1) year terms, beginning on July 1, 2026, as indicated in the attached IGA.