Title
Authorization to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding to Include a License Agreement with the United States of America for Access on City-Owned Property (Ordinance S-48668)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to include a license agreement with the United States of America for access onto City-owned property between June 6, 2022 through June 11, 2022 to conduct realistic urban military training exercises for and on behalf of the United States Department of the Navy, I Marine Expeditionary Force. Further request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code section 42-20 to include indemnification and assumption of liability provisions in the MOU if required that would otherwise be prohibited by Phoenix City Code section 42-18.
Report
Summary
The United States Department of the Navy, I Marine Expeditionary Force (IMEF) is requesting use of a City-owned property and personnel resources between June 6, 2022 through June 11, 2022 for training to assist in responding to incidents that involve national security defense. The MOU including the license to access City-owned property may be terminated at any time upon the mutual written consent of both parties. The MOU will contain insurance and indemnification acceptable to the Finance Department's Risk Management Division and the Law Department. The MOU may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the City. There is no fee associated with this MOU, with IMEF responsible for all costs related to its use.
Contract Term
The MOU will be for the period between June 6, 2022 through June 11, 2022.
Location
Near 24th Street and Lincoln Drive.
Council District: 6
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton, Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, and the Water Services and Finance departments.