Title
Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (Ordinance S-51044)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 156906 (IGA) with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) to conduct independent investigative services for the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) due to a conflict of interest for the PPD that prevents PPD from conducting the investigation.
Report
Summary
On July 1, 2022, Phoenix City Council approved Ordinance S-48887, and the City entered into the IGA with MCSO for independent investigative services through June 30, 2023. On June 14, 2023, Phoenix City Council approved Ordinance S-49855, and the City and MCSO executed an amendment extending the services through June 30, 2024. The parties seek to further extend the term and funding period of this agreement concerning independent investigative services to assist with conflict cases for the City of Phoenix for which an external prosecuting agency has also been designated through June 30, 2025.
MCSO agreed to act as an investigative body on the City's behalf in a case where PPD has a conflict. MCSO needed to hire an outside investigator to assist with the investigation. The City agreed to pay the invoices for the outside investigator hired by MCSO after MCSO reviews and approves the charges for the investigation. MCSO will hire and supervise the investigator to maintain the separation from Phoenix as required for the assignment of the conflict.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is extended through June 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the Law Department budget for legal services, and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved this IGA and a related extension:
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office - Contract 156906 (Ordinance S-48887) on July 1, 2022.
- Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office - Contract 156906-1 (Ordinance S-49855) on June 14, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Law Department.