Title
Authorization to Execute Short-term Licenses and Agreements with the United States of America for Use and Access onto City-Owned Property (Ordinance S-52523) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to execute short-term licenses and agreements with the United States of America (United States) for use of and access onto City-owned property to conduct various military training exercises and activities. Further request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to include indemnification and assumption of liability provisions, if required, that would otherwise be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18.
Report
Summary
The United States through its military branches, in coordination with the Police and/or Fire departments, periodically conduct training on City-owned property to assist in responding to incidents that involve national security defense. The City will enter into a license or use agreement (Agreement) for each training exercise to be conducted on a City-owned property. Each agreement will contain insurance and indemnification acceptable to the City's Risk Management Division and the Law Department. Other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the City may be included in each Agreement.
Contract Term
Authorization will include exercises and activities from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029.
Financial Impact
There is no fee associated with each Agreement. The United States is responsible for all costs related to the exercise and/or activity.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- Ordinance S-50338 will expire on December 31, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.