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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-069 defining and regulating hunting areas within the townMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2010-69 RELATING TO RECREATION; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXE- CUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND THE TOWN. OF MARANA DEFINING AND REGULATING HUNTING AREAS WITHIN THE TOWN OF MARANA WHEREAS the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has authority to regulate hunting un- der A.R.S. § 17-231 (A)(3) and to execute agreements under A.R.S. § 17-231 (B)(7) and the Town of Marana has authority to approve and post recommended hunting areas under A.R.S. § 13-3107(C)(3); and WHEREAS the Town of Marana and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission desire to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the purpose of defining and regulating hunting areas within the Town of Marana; and WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana feel it is in the best interests of the public to enter into this agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Town Council hereby approves the intergovernmental agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and the Town of Marana, attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute it for and on behalf of the Town of Marana. SECTION 2. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obligations, and obj ectives of the intergovernmental agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MA- RANA, ARIZONA, this 20th day Mayor E Honea ATTEST: ce C. B son, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~ -'f ~ y ,~ ~' rank ;C~lssidy, Town torney {OOOlI815.DOC /} ~,. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND THE TOWN OF MARANA Pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952, et seq., this Intergovernmental Agreement ("Agreement") is made this day of , 2010, between the State of Arizona, by and through the Arizona Game and Fish Commission ("Commission") and the Town of Marana ("Town") (collectively "Parties" and singularly "Party"). WHEREAS, the Town of Marana desires to allow the discharge of firearms to the general public to the extent and location where such activities are deemed safe and practical within the Town of Marana and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission desires to define hunting areas to allow the discharge of firearms by licensed hunters to the extent and location where such activities are deemed safe and practical within the Town of Marana; WHEREAS, the Commission has authority to regulate hunting under A.R.S. § 17-231 (A)(3) and to execute agreements under A.R.S. § 17-231 (B)(7), and the Town has authority under A.R.S. § 13-3107 (C)(3) to approve and post recommended hunting. areas, and both Parties have authority under A.R.S. § 11-952 to enter into intergovernmental agreements; WHEREAS, the Arizona Game and Fish Department ("Department") acts under the authority of the Commission; WHEREAS, this Agreement does not relieve either Party of any obligation or responsibility imposed upon it bylaw; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises, it is agreed by the Parties that: 1. Subject to the requirements and provisions under State law and the Town of Marana Code, the areas of unoccupied and open space within the Town of Marana, labeled as "Open" on Exhibit A, attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein by reference, are recommended as hunting areas by the Commission and are approved as such by the Town and shall remain open to the discharge of firearms by properly licensed hunters pursuing. wildlife during an open hunting season. All those areas identified as "Closed" in Exhibit A are specifically designated as areas where hunting with firearms is prohibited. The Town and the Department shall coordinate the placement of signs and the provision of notice regarding the areas identified under this Agreement. 2. Upon mutual agreement, the Town and Department may amend this Agreement to: (a) designate additional lands within the Town as hunting areas, including without limitation {00020825.DOC / 3} additional unoccupied and open lands which may be annexed by the Town and (b) close areas or revise areas which have been deemed unsafe for firearms discharge or hunting by the Chief of Police or the Director of the Department. 3. All or part of a designated area maybe immediately closed to the discharge of firearms by the Chief of Police if, in the Chief of Police's determination, such closure is necessary to protect the public health and safety. All or part of designated areas may be temporarily closed by the Chief of Police, due to a special event being held in the Town of Marana, or around designated areas. 4. Nothing herein shall be construed to allow the discharge of firearms within a '/ mile radius of an occupied structure as prohibited under A.R.S. § 17-309(A)(4). 5. Nothing herein shall be construed to allow the discharge of firearms upon, from, across or into a road or railway as prohibited under A.R.S. § 17-301(B). 6. Termination Generallv. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30} days' written notice to the other Party. 7. Notices. All written notices concerning this Agreement shall be delivered in person or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Parties as .follows: A. For the Commission or the Department: Larry D. Voyles, Director 5000 W Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086 B. For the Town of Marana Chief of Police 11555 W. Civic Center Dr. Marana, AZ 85653 8. Non-discrimination. In carrying out the terms of this Agreement, the Parties agree to comply with Executive Order 99-4 prohibiting discrimination in employment, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference. 9. Audit. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 35-214, all books, accounts, reports, files, electronic data, and other records relating to this Agreement shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by the State of Arizona for five (5) years after completion of this Agreement. 10. Effective Date and Duration. This Agreement shall not become effective until signed by all Parties hereto. This Agreement shall remain in effect unless terminated by either Party pursuant to paragraph 6 above. 11. Arbitration. To the extent required pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1518, the Parties agree to use arbitration to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement, with each Party to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. {00020825.DOC / 3}2 12. Termination for Conflict of Interest. This Agreement is subject to termination pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511. 13.Other Agreements. ,This Agreement in no way restricts either Party from participating in similar activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, or individuals. 14. Compliance with Applicable Law. All work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 15. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter herein and accurately sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of each Party. All prior or contemporaneous agreements. and understandings, oral or written, are hereby superseded and merged herein. The provisions of this Agreement may be abrogated, modified, rescinded, or amended in whole or in part only by mutual written consent executed by the Parties. 16. Severabilitv. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or portion thereof is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision or portion thereof shall be severed from this Agreement and shall have no effect on the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date below: TOWN OF MARANA Ed Honea Mayor 7--~a -/D [Date] AND FISH L"arty D. Voyles ~ / Secretary to the Commission Director, Arizona Game and Fish Department ~ ~~ ~zo`o [Date] {ooozos2s.noc i 3 }3 ~` CERTIFICATION BY LEGAL COUNSEL The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Marana and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission is in proper form and is within the powers and authority of each Party hereto granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to such Party. 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