Title
Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (Ordinance S-49855)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) to conduct an investigation for the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) due to a conflict of interest for the PPD that prevents PPD from conducting the investigation. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $250,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
On July 1, 2022, Phoenix City Council approved Ordinance S-48887 and entered into Contract 156906 for contracted investigative services on July 27, 2022. The parties want to extend the term and funding period of this agreement concerning independent investigator service to assist with conflict cases for the City of Phoenix for which an external prosecuting agency has also been designated through June 30, 2024.
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 agreement term is extended an additional year through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the Law Department budget for legal services; no additional funds are added.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Law Department.