Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Game and Fish Commission for City of Phoenix Community Fishing Program (Ordinance S-44943)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to continue the City of Phoenix's participation with the Arizona Game and Fish Commission's Community Fishing Program. Further authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The City shall pay a total of $287,879 over the five-year life of the agreement to the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Report
Summary
The City has participated in the Community Fishing Program since 1986 and it is very popular with Phoenix residents. The program provides urban fishing opportunities at seven City parks: Cortez, Cesar Chavez/Alvord Lake, Desert West, Encanto, Papago, Steele Indian School and Roadrunner.
As part of the IGA, Arizona Game and Fish Department will stock the seven lakes with various fish species for anglers and will market the program through its Community Fishing Program brochure and website. In addition, fishing education clinics will be offered, including an information station at each lake location.
Contract Term
The contract term shall begin on or about July 1, 2018 and run through June 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
The City shall pay a total of $287,879 over the five-year life of the agreement to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Parks and Recreation Department.