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-49071)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute short-term licenses and agreements with the United States of America for use and access onto City-owned property to conduct various military training exercises and activities through Dec. 31, 2023. 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 of America (United States) through its military branches, in coordination with the Police and/or Fire departments, periodically conducts 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.
The term of each Agreement shall not exceed 14 days and may be terminated at any time upon mutual written consent of both parties. Each Agreement will contain insurance and indemnification acceptable to the City’s Risk Management Division and the Law Department. Each Agreement may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the City.
Financial Impact
There is no fee associated with each Agreement, as the United States is responsible for all costs related to its use.
Location
Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.