Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Game and Fish Commission for City of Phoenix Community Fishing Program - Amendment (Ordinance S-49968)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Arizona Game and Fish Commission to continue the City's participation with the Community Fishing Program by extending the contract beyond term. Further request additional funding in the amount of $66,000 and authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding for this item will not exceed $353,879.
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, the 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.
Arizona Game and Fish Commission requested to enter into an amendment for beyond term to allow additional time for negotiating the next five-year agreement.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the contract will be extended through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $66,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $353,879. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Game and Fish Commission for City of Phoenix Community Fishing Program S-44943 on Aug. 29, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.