HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-023 Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign IGA Between Town of Marana and Pima County for Election ServicesMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-023
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
MARANA AND PIMA COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF THE PIMA COUNTY
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, FOR ELECTION SERVICES
WHEREAS Pima County has a comprehensive voting system and certified
election officials; and
WHEREAS the Town seeks Pima County's assistance in preparing for and
conducting the Towns primary, general, and special elections; and
WHEREAS Pima County, through its Elections Department, is willing to
provide election services to the Town based on the terms set forth in the
intergovernmental agreement for election services, which is the subject of this
resolution; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana find that this
resolution is in the best interests of the Town of Marana and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Intergovernmental Agreement for
Election Services Among the Town of Marana and Pima County, substantially in the same
form attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A, is
hereby approved, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign it for and on behalf
of the Town of Marana, and the Towns 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 objectives of the agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this 15th day of March, 2022.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cherry LI/Lawson, Town Clerk J airall, Town Attorney
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Resolution No. 2022-023
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
For Election Services
Among the Town of Marana and Pima County
This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is by and among TOWN OF MARANA OF PIMA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, a municipal subdivision of the State of Arizona (“the Town”) and PIMA COUNTY, a political
subdivision of the State of Arizona (“the County”), on behalf of the PIMA COUNTY ELECTIONS
DEPARTMENT (the “Elections Department”).
WHEREAS, the County of Pima has a comprehensive voting system and certified elections officials; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana, an Arizona political subdivision pursuant to A.R.S. §9-231 (A), seeks
Pima County’s assistance in the preparation and conduct of the Town’s primary elections, general elections
and special elections;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the County, on behalf of its Elections Department,
and the Town, pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 16-205(C), 16-172, 16-405 et seq., 16-450, 11-251(3), and 11-951, et
seq., as follows:
1.Purpose. The purpose of this IGA is to provide election services to the Town for the
Town’s primary elections, general elections and special elections.
2.County Obligations. County shall:
A.Provide election services as requested by the Town Clerk at the applicable cost set forth in
Pima County Fee Ordinance 2018-20, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, or subsequent
ordinances amending the Pima County Election’s Office Fee Schedule.
B.Provide final camera-ready ballot formats to the Town, including Spanish
language translations, no later than 55 days prior to each election. Upon written notice of a
need for a change to the ballot format approved by the Town, the Elections
Department shall, if possible, arrange for the corrections to be made by the vendor. The
Elections Department will inform the Town of any additional charges incurred.
C.Prepare and deliver an invoice to the Town from the Elections Department for
election costs pursuant to this IGA, within forty-five (45) days after the date of each
election. The invoice will be based on the level of service.
D. Assure that all polling locations (if used) comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
by using the ADA Checklist for Polling Places (2004) published by the U.S.
Department of Justice.
E.Provide security in accordance with Pima County's Elections Security Plan.
3.Town Obligations. The Town shall:
A.Make arrangements with the County for any necessary language translations as
required by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act.
B.Provide the County Elections Department with the final certified copy of any ballot
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
CTN-EL-22*121
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
For Election Services
Among the Town of Marana and Pima County
This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is by and among TOWN OF MARANA OF PIMA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, a municipal subdivision of the State of Arizona ("the Town") and PIMA COUNTY, a political
subdivision of the State of Arizona ("the County"), on behalf of the PIMA COUNTY ELECTIONS
DEPARTMENT (the "Elections Department").
WHEREAS, the County of Pima has a comprehensive voting system and certified elections officials; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana, an Arizona political subdivision pursuant to A.R.S. §9-231 (A), seeks
Pima County's assistance in the preparation and conduct of the Town's primary elections, general elections
and special elections;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the County, on behalf of its Elections Department,
and the Town, pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 16-205(C), 16-172, 16-405 et seq., 16-450, 11-251(3), and 11-951, et
seq., as follows:
1.; Eurobs .I The purpose of this IGA is to provide election services to the Town for the
Town's primary elections, general elections and special elections.
2. cititttr� +db ' tidri . County shall:
A. Provide election services as requested by the Town Clerk at the applicable cost set forth in
Pima County Fee Ordinance 2018-20, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, or subsequent
ordinances amending the Pima County Election's Office Fee Schedule.
B. Provide final camera-ready ballot formats to the Town, including Spanish
language translations, no later than 55 days prior to each election. Upon written notice of a
need for a change to the ballot format approved by the Town, the Elections
Department shall, if possible, arrange for the corrections to be made by the vendor. The
Elections Department will inform the Town of any additional charges incurred.
C. Prepare and deliver an invoice to the Town from the Elections Department for
election costs pursuant to this IGA, within forty-five (45) days after the date of each
election. The invoice will be based on the level of service.
D. Assure that all polling locations (if used) comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
by using the ADA Checklist for Polling Places (2004) published by the U.S.
Department of Justice.
E. Provide security in accordance with Pima County's Elections Security Plan.
Town Qh0jg0dus. The Town shall:
A. Make arrangements with the County for any necessary language translations as
required by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act.
B. Provide the County Elections Department with the final certified copy of any ballot
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issue for a Town election at least 120 days prior to the election, unless a different
timeframe is otherwise mutually agreed upon. The final certified copy of the ballot
issue will be provided in an electronic format (Microsoft Word).
C. Review and approve the camera-ready ballot formats provided by the Elections Department
no more than two (2) business days after receipt. The Town must notify the Elections
Department, in writing, of any required changes after the ballot format has been approved.
D. Be responsible for the preparation and distribution of publicity pamphlets, including, but
not limited to, any requisite translation, printing and mailing.
E. Pay any and all charges for printing of publicity pamphlet by commercial means directly
to the commercial vendor providing such services.
F. Arrange for and publish any and all notices of each election as required by law.
G. Prepare and timely submit any reports required under A.R.S. § 16-409(B).
H. Should the election be challenged or questioned for any reason whatsoever, the Town shall
be responsible for defense. This duty shall survive the expiration of the IGA, provided that
County shall cooperate with Town in making relevant information and witnesses available
upon reasonable request.
1. Within thirty (30) days of date of the invoice, Town shall reimburse County, in full, for
invoiced costs of election at the rates set forth in Exhibit A.
I The Town will, within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice, pay the Elections
Department the actual costs for any changes to ballots incurred by the Elections
Department.
K. Any amount invoiced by the County that is not paid thirty (30) days from the date of the
invoice shall accrue interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum until paid. The
Town expressly acknowledges and agrees that the payments required to be made hereunder
constitute valid, binding obligations and authorized debt of the Town.
4. Teruo. _ This IGA must be approved and signed by both parties. The effective start date is
May 1, 2022. This IGA shall terminate on December 31, 2025. Any modification or time
extension of this IGA shall be by formal written amendment and executed by the parties
hereto.
6. Hold I41"Iess.Clauie:'.Each party (as Indemnitor) agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the other party (as Indemnitee) from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs or
expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "claims")
arising out of bodily injury or any person (including death) or property damage, but only to the
extent that such claims which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the Indemnitee are caused
by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials,
agents, employees or volunteers.
7. t omptia c�p,--withAbRlicable,Lavi's�.Tbe parties shall comply with all federal, state and local laws,
rules, regulations, standards and Executive Orders, without limitation to those designated within
this IGA. The Iaws and regulations of the State of Arizona shall govern the rights of the parties,
the performance of this IGA and any disputes hereunder. Any action relating to this IGA shall be
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brought in an Arizona court in Pima County. Any changes in the governing laws, rules and
regulations during the terms of this IGA shall apply but do not require an amendment.
Non -Di ollmiin tiloa. Neither party will discriminate against the other parry's employee, client or
any other individual in any way involved with, the other party, because of that person's age, race,
creed, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin in the course of carrying out duties pursuant
to this IGA. Both parties agree to comply with the provisions of A.R.S. §41-1463 and of Executive
Order 75-5, as amended by Executive Order 2009-09, which are incorporated into this IGA by
reference, as is set forth in full herein.
9, Ameticaos MV$ >b Di tbili m ASL This IGA is subject to ail applicable provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213) and all
applicable Federal Regulations under the Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
10. everabiliity If any provision of this IGA or any application thereof to the parties or any person or
circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of
this IGA which can be given effect, without the invalid provision or application and to this end the
provisions of this IGA are declared to be severable.
11. Conflict Of Inte�dgt. This IGA is subject to the cancellation for conflict of interest pursuant to
A.R.S. § 3$-511, the pertinent provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
12. ]rToat,App=riat am, Notwithstanding any other provision in this IGA, this IGA may be
terminated if for any reason the County Board of Supervisors or Town does not appropriate
sufficient monies for the purpose of maintaining this IGA. In the event of such cancellation, County
or Town shall have no further obligation other than for payment for services rendered prior to
cancellation.
13. Leea1-Autb6t'1�'� Neither party warrants to the other its legal authority to enter into this IGA_ If
a court, at the request of a third person, declares that either party lacks authority to enter into this
IGA, or any part of it, then the IGA, or parts of it affected by such order, shall be null and void, and
no recovery may be had by either party against the other for lack of performance or otherwise.
l4.Vbrlier's Campeditiott; Each party shall comply with the notice of A.R.S. § 23-1022(E). For
purposes of A.R.S. § 23-1022, each party shall be considered the primary employer of all personnel
currently or hereafter employed by that party, irrespective of the operations of protocol in place,
and said party shall have the sole responsibility of the payment of Worker's Compensation benefits
or other fringe benefits of said employees.
15. No Mat Vokoft. It is not intended by this IGA to, and nothing contained in this IGA shall be
construed to, create any partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between the parties
or create any employer -employee relationship between County and any Town employees, or
between the Town and any County employees. Neither party shall be liable for any debts, accounts,
obligations nor other liabilities whatsoever of the other party, including (without limitation) any
other parry's obligation to withhold Social Security and income taxes for itself or any of its
employees.
16, N6 Third kjItk Beueficiatries,<Nothing in the provisions of this IGA is intended to create duties
or obligations to, or rights in, third parties not parties to this IGA, or to affect the legal liability of
any party to the IGA by imposing any standard of care different from the standard of care imposed
by law.
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17. Resol+e .Wn Of eoniliietins Needs. In the event conflict arises between the County and Fire
District over the use of voting equipment, vote tallying equipment, or County elections personnel,
County shall have priority, but shall make reasonable efforts to reconcile conflicts so that neither
party will suffer as a consequence of conflict.
18,. Notice: Any notice required pursuant to this IGA shall be given to:
County
Jan Lesher
Acting County Administrator
130 W. Congress St., 10 Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 724-8661
Fax: (520) 724-8171
Melissa Manriquez
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
130 W. Congress St., 5 h Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 724-8449
Fax: (520) 222-0448
Town:
Cherry Lawson
Town Clerk, Town of Marana
11555 W Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
Phone: (520) 382-1961
Fax: (520) 382-1901
Mary Martinson
Interim Elections Director
6550 S. Country Club
Tucson, AZ 85756
Phone: (520) 724-6830
Fax: (520) 724-6870
19, Tetrwinatlo Either party may terminate this IGA at any time by giving written notice of such
termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the effective
date of such termination. In the event of termination, any real or personal property belonging to
either party and furnished pursuant to this IGA, shall be returned to the furnishing party. Any funds
of Town paid to County in accordance with this IGA and not encumbered at the time of termination
shall be refunded to Town and, if Town terminates, Town shall pay any and all costs of County
incurred up to the date of termination or as a result of termination.
20, Immigratida A.R.S. § 41-4401 prohibits government entities from entering into an agreement
with any other government entity contractor or subcontractor who fails, or whose subcontractors
fail, to comply with A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Therefore, each party agrees that:
1. Party and each subcontractor it uses warrants its compliance with all federal immigration
laws and regulations that relate to its employees and its compliance with §23-214,
subsection A.
2. A breach of a warranty under paragraph 1 shall be deemed a material breach of the
Agreement and is subject to penalties up to and including termination of the Agreement.
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3. Each Party retains the legal right to inspect the papers of the Party or subcontractor
employee(s) who work(s) on this Agreement to ensure that Party or subcontractor is
complying with the warranty under paragraph 1.
21, Insurance. Each party will obtain and maintain at its own expense, during the entire term of this
IGA the following type(s) and amounts of insurance:
Commercial General Liability in the amount of $2,000,000.00 combined single limit Bodily Injury
and Property Damage.
Commercial or Business automobile liability coverage for owned, non -owned and hired vehicles
used in the performance of this Contract with limits in the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined
single limit or $1,000,000.00 Bodily Injury, $1,000,000.00 Property Damage.
If this Contract involves professional services, professional liability insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000.00.
If required by law, workers' compensation coverage including employees' liability coverage.
Each party will provide thirty (30) days written notice to the other party of cancellation, non -
renewal or material change of coverage.
The above requirement may be alternatively met through self-insurance pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 11-
261 and 11-981 jtjif a school dist&L C.154 22----or participation in an insurance risk pool under
A.R.S. § 11.952.01 (if a school district, § 15-382), at no less than the minimum coverage levels
set forth in this article.
22. Entire IGA. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the
subject matter hereof, and all prior or contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or
written, are hereby superseded and merged herein. This IGA shall not be modified, amended,
altered or extended except through a written amendment signed by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have executed this Agreement on thisl 9 th day of
April , 2022.
PIMA COUNTY:
.Ix�r�nSmn APR 19 2022
Chair, Board of Supervisors Date
ATTEST:
h; A APR 19 2022
ler the A bf N djo p rvi or Date
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
01 0=
Elections ire for Date
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TOW F ,A
Ed Honea, Mayor Date
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County has been
reviewed pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952 by the undersigned, who have determined that it is in the proper form
and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to those parties to the
Intergovernmental Agreement represented by the undersigned.
PIMA'CQ TY:
02/07/2022
Deputy County Attorney Date
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TO IvMARANAs.
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J aiiIl`Town Attomey Date
EXIBIT A
PIMA COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE APPROVED JUNE 19, 2018
LEVEL 1. FULL SERVICE ELECTION
1. Salaries/Benefits:
Permanent Employees:
Total hourly rate for all Permanent Employees x the total number of hours = total
cost. The total cost x 1.1011 = The Total Adjusted Cost. Total Adjusted Cost
divided by the total number of registered voters for all jurisdictions = unit price.
Unit price x total number of registered voters for each jurisdiction = total salaries
and benefits per jurisdiction.
Temporary Employees:
Total hourly rate for all Temporary Employees hired to work elections x total
number of hours (regular & overtime @ time and one-half) = total cost. Total
cost x 1.1011 = Total Adjusted Cost, Total Adjusted Cost divided by total number
of registered voters for all jurisdictions = unit price. Unit price x total number of
registered voters for each jurisdiction = total Temporary Employee cost.
Poll Worker pay:
Actual cost unless there is more than one election within a precinct. If more than
one election is being held within a precinct, the formula is as follows: Total cost
divided by the total number of registered voters for all jurisdictions = unit price.
Unit price x the total number of registered voters in each jurisdiction = total cost
per jurisdiction.
There are 8 Poll Workers per board in each precinct.
• Inspector: $200.00
Judge of the Opposite Party: $170.00
• Judge of the Same Party: $155.00
• Marshal: $155.00
• Clerks: $155.00 each (4 clerks per polling place)
Special training for certain or all Poll Workers may be necessary for training on
new equipment, new legislation, new procedures, etc. - $50 per Poll Worker per
day of training.
Law enforcement (Used at the discretion of the Pima County Election's Director):
Actual cost.
Technical Support Team —Actual Cost.
Audit Board pay:
Audit Board members will receive $75 per election.
Auditors pay:
Auditors (County employees) will receive $200 per election.
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EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018 copy
Receiving Board Members:
Receiving Board Members will receive $120 per election.
Inspection Board Members:
Inspection Board Members will receive $160 per election.
Logic and Accuracy Certification Board pay:
Logic and Accuracy Certification Board members will receive $150.00 for their
service in the conduct of the logic and accuracy test(s) and an additional
$150.00 for their service on Election Day and post -Election Day.
Overtime:
Total number of overtime hours worked at time and one-half. Total cost of
overtime divided by the total number of registered voters in all jurisdictions = unit
price. Unit price x total number of registered voters in each jurisdiction = total
cost per jurisdiction.
2. Early Ballot & Provisional Ballot Processing expenses:
This cost will be implemented for any election with a combined total of 50,000 or
more registered voters. This cost will be implemented at the discretion of the
Pima County Elections Department.
1 — $75.00 minimum fee for 1 — 200 Early Ballots and Provisional Ballots.
2 — Over 200 Early Ballots and Provisional Ballots — the cost is $.50 per ballot.
3. Ballot Printing: Actual cost (includes Early Ballots and Election Day Ballots),
4. Advertising: Actual cost if County submits the advertisement.
5. TSX Programing: Actual Cost
6. Professional Services:
Postage: Actual cost.
Printing: Actual cost.
Sort, label & mail: Actual cost.
Translations: Actual cost.
7. Computer:
Total number of hours x $65.00 = total cost of counting ballots (this includes
Early. BallotSi Eleatbn ply Ballot results and provis[onaf Ballots).
Totif cost d104ed by t lg total number of bal(CftB cast far all jurisdictions =unit
price. Unit price x total number of ballots cast for each jurisdiction = total cost per
jurisdiction.
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EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018 copy
$, Building Rental: Actual cost of polling place and class instruction facilities.
9. Precinct package preparation fee:
10. Other:
$300 per package x total number of voting areas per jurisdiction. (Package
includes supply box, Touch Screen and ballot box.)
Voting Booth Rental: $10.00 per booth.
Handicapped Booth: $12.00 per booth.
Miscellaneous charges: Other charge(s) incurred related to the conduct
of the election. Charges may include cost of mileage, vehicle rental,
photocopies, maps, cellular phone call charges, etc.
11. Replacement Costs: Actual cost.
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EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 20l 8
LEVEL 2. CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS
Any jurisdiction may choose to have its election combined with any countywide election. A fee of 75
cents" per registered voter will apply.
The seventy-five cent fee covers the following services:
• Poll Worker recruitment, training and service
Polling Place acquisition and use
Sample Ballot printing and postage
Translation services
Early and Provisional Ballot processing
All supplies
4 Supply delivery and pickup
a. Law Enforcement
.: Technical Support
• Election night processing and tabulation
If an election is held during a countywide Primary Election, the jurisdiction will pay actual cost of
additional ballots needed. Any additional services requested by the jurisdiction are provided on actual
cost basis.
'Any jurisdiction that has 300 or less registered voters will not be charged the fee for a consolidated
election. If a water district that has 300 or less registered voters chooses to have a property owner ballot,
the district will pay the 75-cent fee plus the actual additional charges incurred with property owner ballots.
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EX1131T A fee schedule for 1GA's approved 2018
LEVEL 3. NON -GOVERNMENTAL ELECTIONS
A non -governmental organization may have assistance from the Pima County Elections Department in
conducting an election. A flat fee of $1,200 will apply. The Pima County Elections Department may
provide services for Student Body Elections at no charge.
The $1,200 covers the following services:
Ballot Layout:
wOons'Department:uvil6 provide a'siuggpstei pr r:g com rty's_i
number and address at the request of the organization.
shot
the
Sample Ballot &
Publicity Pamphlet:
The jurisdiction is responsible for preparing and printing any sample ballot or
publicity pamphlet.
Poll Worker Acquisition &
Training:
The Pima County Elections Department will not recruit Poll Workers, nor will they
staff a polling place. The Pima County Elections Department will train Poll
Workers, at the request of the organization. The Pima County Elections
Department will supply lists of Poll Workers in the area at the request of the
organization. The jurisdiction is responsible for acquiring a facility for Poll Worker
training.
Ballot Tabulation:
The Pima County Elections Department will provide ballot tabulation during
normal business hours at the Pima County Elections Department Office.
Tabulation must be completed by the close of business.
Polling Place Facilities:
The jurisdiction is responsible for acquiring the facility for voting on Election Day.
This includes setup and cleanup of facility.
Non -Governmental Elections will not include Touch Screen Voting Devices.
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EX1B1T A fee schedule for iGA's approved 2018
PRICE LIST
MAPS: Maps printed by an outside printer will be sold at actual cost.
PHOTO COPIES: Photo copies are $.35 per page. If a document is two-sided and copies are two-
sided, the cost is $.35 per side.
RESEARCH FEES: A research fee will be assessed at the price of $25.00 per hour (one -hour minimum)
for any information more than two calendar years old.
ELECTION RESULTS: Election results are available on electronic media and are $10.00 per
device.
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EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018
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issue for a Town election at least 120 days prior to the election, unless a different
timeframe is otherwise mutually agreed upon. The final certified copy of the ballot
issue will be provided in an electronic format (Microsoft Word).
C. Review and approve the camera-ready ballot formats provided by the Elections Department
no more than two (2) business days after receipt. The Town must notify the Elections
Department, in writing, of any required changes after the ballot format has been approved.
D. Be responsible for the preparation and distribution of publicity pamphlets, including, but
not limited to, any requisite translation, printing and mailing.
E.Pay any and all charges for printing of publicity pamphlet by commercial means directly
to the commercial vendor providing such services.
F.Arrange for and publish any and all notices of each election as required by law.
G.Prepare and timely submit any reports required under A.R.S. § 16-409(B).
H.Should the election be challenged or questioned for any reason whatsoever, the Town shall
be responsible for defense. This duty shall survive the expiration of the IGA, provided that
County shall cooperate with Town in making relevant information and witnesses available
upon reasonable request.
I.Within thirty (30) days of date of the invoice, Town shall reimburse County, in full, for
invoiced costs of election at the rates set forth in Exhibit A.
J.The Town will, within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice, pay the Elections
Department the actual costs for any changes to ballots incurred by the Elections
Department.
K. Any amount invoiced by the County that is not paid thirty (30) days from the date of the
invoice shall accrue interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum until paid. The
Town expressly acknowledges and agrees that the payments required to be made hereunder
constitute valid, binding obligations and authorized debt of the Town.
4.Term. This IGA must be approved and signed by both parties. This IGA shall terminate
on December 31, 2025. Any modification or time extension of this IGA shall be by formal
written amendment and executed by the parties hereto.
6.Hold Harmless Clause. Each party (as Indemnitor) agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the other party (as Indemnitee) from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs or
expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “claims”)
arising out of bodily injury or any person (including death) or property damage, but only to the
extent that such claims which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the Indemnitee are caused
by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials,
agents, employees or volunteers.
7.Compliance with Applicable Laws. The parties shall comply with all federal, state and local laws,
rules, regulations, standards and Executive Orders, without limitation to those designated within
this IGA. The laws and regulations of the State of Arizona shall govern the rights of the parties,
the performance of this IGA and any disputes hereunder. Any action relating to this IGA shall be
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brought in an Arizona court in Pima County. Any changes in the governing laws, rules and
regulations during the terms of this IGA shall apply but do not require an amendment.
8.Non-Discrimination. Neither party will discriminate against the other party’s employee, client or
any other individual in any way involved with, the other party, because of that person’s age, race,
creed, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin in the course of carrying out duties pursuant
to this IGA. Both parties agree to comply with the provisions of A.R.S. §41-1463 and of Executive
Order 75-5, as amended by Executive Order 2009-09, which are incorporated into this IGA by
reference, as is set forth in full herein.
9.Americans With Disabilities Act. This IGA is subject to all applicable provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213) and all
applicable Federal Regulations under the Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
10.Severability. If any provision of this IGA or any application thereof to the parties or any person or
circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of
this IGA which can be given effect, without the invalid provision or application and to this end the
provisions of this IGA are declared to be severable.
11.Conflict of Interest. This IGA is subject to the cancellation for conflict of interest pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-511, the pertinent provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
12.Non-Appropriation. Notwithstanding any other provision in this IGA, this IGA may be
terminated if for any reason the County Board of Supervisors or Town does not appropriate
sufficient monies for the purpose of maintaining this IGA. In the event of such cancellation, County
or Town shall have no further obligation other than for payment for services rendered prior to
cancellation.
13.Legal Authority. Neither party warrants to the other its legal authority to enter into this IGA. If
a court, at the request of a third person, declares that either party lacks authority to enter into this
IGA, or any part of it, then the IGA, or parts of it affected by such order, shall be null and void, and
no recovery may be had by either party against the other for lack of performance or otherwise.
14.Worker’s Compensation. Each party shall comply with the notice of A.R.S. § 23-1022(E). For
purposes of A.R.S. § 23-1022, each party shall be considered the primary employer of all personnel
currently or hereafter employed by that party, irrespective of the operations of protocol in place,
and said party shall have the sole responsibility of the payment of Worker’s Compensation benefits
or other fringe benefits of said employees.
15.No Joint Venture. It is not intended by this IGA to, and nothing contained in this IGA shall be
construed to, create any partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between the parties
or create any employer-employee relationship between County and any Town employees, or
between the Town and any County employees. Neither party shall be liable for any debts, accounts,
obligations nor other liabilities whatsoever of the other party, including (without limitation) any
other party’s obligation to withhold Social Security and income taxes for itself or any of its
employees.
16.No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in the provisions of this IGA is intended to create duties
or obligations to, or rights in, third parties not parties to this IGA, or to affect the legal liability of
any party to the IGA by imposing any standard of care different from the standard of care imposed
by law.
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
IGA-2022 Marana 2022 - 2025
17.Resolution of Conflicting Needs. In the event conflict arises between the County and Fire
District over the use of voting equipment, vote tallying equipment, or County elections personnel,
County shall have priority, but shall make reasonable efforts to reconcile conflicts so that neither
party will suffer as a consequence of conflict.
18.Notice. Any notice required pursuant to this IGA shall be given to:
County:
Jan Lesher Mary Martinson
Acting County Administrator Interim Elections Director
130 W. Congress St., 10th Floor 6550 S. Country Club
Tucson, AZ 85701 Tucson, AZ 85756
Phone: (520) 724-8661 Phone: (520) 724-6830
Fax: (520) 724-8171 Fax: (520) 724-6870
Melissa Manriquez
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
130 W. Congress St., 5th Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 724-8449
Fax: (520) 222-0448
Town:
Cherry Lawson
Town Clerk, Town of Marana
11555 W Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
Phone: (520) 382-1961
Fax: (520) 382-1901
19.Termination. Either party may terminate this IGA at any time by giving written notice of such
termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the effective
date of such termination. In the event of termination, any real or personal property belonging to
either party and furnished pursuant to this IGA, shall be returned to the furnishing party. Any funds
of Town paid to County in accordance with this IGA and not encumbered at the time of termination
shall be refunded to Town and, if Town terminates, Town shall pay any and all costs of County
incurred up to the date of termination or as a result of termination.
20.Immigration. A.R.S. § 41-4401 prohibits government entities from entering into an agreement
with any other government entity contractor or subcontractor who fails, or whose subcontractors
fail, to comply with A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Therefore, each party agrees that:
1.Party and each subcontractor it uses warrants its compliance with all federal immigration
laws and regulations that relate to its employees and its compliance with §23-214,
subsection A.
2.A breach of a warranty under paragraph 1 shall be deemed a material breach of the
Agreement and is subject to penalties up to and including termination of the Agreement.
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
IGA-2022 Marana 2022 - 2025
3.Each Party retains the legal right to inspect the papers of the Party or subcontractor
employee(s) who work(s) on this Agreement to ensure that Party or subcontractor is
complying with the warranty under paragraph 1.
21.Insurance. Each party will obtain and maintain at its own expense, during the entire term of this
IGA the following type(s) and amounts of insurance:
Commercial General Liability in the amount of $2,000,000.00 combined single limit Bodily Injury
and Property Damage.
Commercial or Business automobile liability coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles
used in the performance of this Contract with limits in the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined
single limit or $1,000,000.00 Bodily Injury, $1,000,000.00 Property Damage.
If this Contract involves professional services, professional liability insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000.00.
If required by law, workers’ compensation coverage including employees’ liability coverage.
Each party will provide thirty (30) days written notice to the other party of cancellation, non-
renewal or material change of coverage.
The above requirement may be alternatively met through self-insurance pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 11-
261 and 11-981 (or if a school district, § 15-382) or participation in an insurance risk pool under
A.R.S. § 11.952.01 (if a school district, § 15-382), at no less than the minimum coverage levels
set forth in this article.
22.Entire IGA. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the
subject matter hereof, and all prior or contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or
written, are hereby superseded and merged herein. This IGA shall not be modified, amended,
altered or extended except through a written amendment signed by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have executed this Agreement on this ______ day of
_____________________, 2022.
PIMA COUNTY: TOWN OF MARANA:
Chair, Board of Supervisors Date Date
ATTEST:
Ed Honea, Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Date Date
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Cherry Lawson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Elections Director Date Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Date
02/10/222
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
IGA-2022 Marana 2022 - 2025
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County has been
reviewed pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952 by the undersigned, who have determined that it is in the proper form
and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to those parties to the
Intergovernmental Agreement represented by the undersigned.
PIMA COUNTY: TOWN OF MARANA:
Deputy County Attorney Date Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Date
02/07/2022
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018 copy
EXIBIT A
PIMA COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE APPROVED JUNE 19, 2018
LEVEL 1. FULL SERVICE ELECTION
1. Salaries/Benefits:
Permanent Employees:
Total hourly rate for all Permanent Employees x the total number of hours = total
cost. The total cost x 1.1011 = The Total Adjusted Cost. Total Adjusted Cost
divided by the total number of registered voters for all jurisdictions = unit price.
Unit price x total number of registered voters for each jurisdiction = total salaries
and benefits per jurisdiction.
Temporary Employees:
Total hourly rate for all Temporary Employees hired to work elections x total
number of hours (regular & overtime @ time and one-half) = total cost. Total
cost x 1.1011 = Total Adjusted Cost. Total Adjusted Cost divided by total number
of registered voters for all jurisdictions = unit price. Unit price x total number of
registered voters for each jurisdiction = total Temporary Employee cost.
Poll Worker pay:
Actual cost unless there is more than one election within a precinct. If more than
one election is being held within a precinct, the formula is as follows: Total cost
divided by the total number of registered voters for all jurisdictions = unit price.
Unit price x the total number of registered voters in each jurisdiction = total cost
per jurisdiction.
There are 8 Poll Workers per board in each precinct.
•Inspector: $200.00
•Judge of the Opposite Party: $170.00
•Judge of the Same Party: $155.00
•Marshal: $155.00
•Clerks: $155.00 each (4 clerks per polling place)
Special training for certain or all Poll Workers may be necessary for training on
new equipment, new legislation, new procedures, etc. - $50 per Poll Worker per
day of training.
Law enforcement (Used at the discretion of the Pima County Election’s Director):
Actual cost.
Technical Support Team – Actual Cost.
Audit Board pay:
Audit Board members will receive $75 per election.
Auditors pay:
Auditors (County employees) will receive $200 per election.
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Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018 copy
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Receiving Board Members:
Receiving Board Members will receive $120 per election.
Inspection Board Members:
Inspection Board Members will receive $160 per election.
Logic and Accuracy Certification Board pay:
Logic and Accuracy Certification Board members will receive $150.00 for their
service in the conduct of the logic and accuracy test(s) and an additional
$150.00 for their service on Election Day and post-Election Day.
Overtime:
Total number of overtime hours worked at time and one-half. Total cost of
overtime divided by the total number of registered voters in all jurisdictions = unit
price. Unit price x total number of registered voters in each jurisdiction = total
cost per jurisdiction.
2.Early Ballot & Provisional Ballot Processing expenses:
This cost will be implemented for any election with a combined total of 50,000 or
more registered voters. This cost will be implemented at the discretion of the
Pima County Elections Department.
1 – $75.00 minimum fee for 1 – 200 Early Ballots and Provisional Ballots.
2 – Over 200 Early Ballots and Provisional Ballots – the cost is $.50 per ballot.
3.Ballot Printing: Actual cost (includes Early Ballots and Election Day Ballots).
4. Advertising:Actual cost if County submits the advertisement.
5.TSX Programing: Actual Cost
6. Professional Services:
Postage: Actual cost.
Printing: Actual cost.
Sort, label & mail: Actual cost.
Translations: Actual cost.
7. Computer:
Total number of hours x $65.00 = total cost of counting ballots (this includes
Early Ballots, Election Day Ballot results and Provisional Ballots).
Total cost divided by the total number of ballots cast for all jurisdictions = unit
price. Unit price x total number of ballots cast for each jurisdiction = total cost per
jurisdiction.
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018
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8.Building Rental:Actual cost of polling place and class instruction facilities.
9.Precinct package preparation fee:
$300 per package x total number of voting areas per jurisdiction. (Package
includes supply box, Touch Screen and ballot box.)
10. Other:
Voting Booth Rental: $10.00 per booth.
Handicapped Booth: $12.00 per booth.
Miscellaneous charges: Other charge(s) incurred related to the conduct
of the election. Charges may include cost of mileage, vehicle rental,
photocopies, maps, cellular phone call charges, etc.
11. Replacement Costs: Actual cost.
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018
LEVEL 2. CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS
Any jurisdiction may choose to have its election combined with any countywide election. A fee of 75
cents* per registered voter will apply.
The seventy-five cent fee covers the following services:
•Poll Worker recruitment, training and service
•Polling Place acquisition and use
•Sample Ballot printing and postage
•Translation services
•Early and Provisional Ballot processing
•All supplies
•Supply delivery and pickup
•Law Enforcement
•Technical Support
•Election night processing and tabulation
If an election is held during a countywide Primary Election, the jurisdiction will pay actual cost of
additional ballots needed. Any additional services requested by the jurisdiction are provided on actual
cost basis.
*Any jurisdiction that has 300 or less registered voters will not be charged the fee for a consolidated
election. If a water district that has 300 or less registered voters chooses to have a property owner ballot,
the district will pay the 75-cent fee plus the actual additional charges incurred with property owner ballots.
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Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
LEVEL 3. NON-GOVERNMENTAL ELECTIONS
A non-governmental organization may have assistance from the Pima County Elections Department in
conducting an election. A flat fee of $1,200 will apply. The Pima County Elections Department may
provide services for Student Body Elections at no charge.
The $1,200 covers the following services:
Ballot Layout:
The organization must provide the Pima County Elections Department with ballot
language no later than 45 days prior to the election. If the ballot language is not
provided within 45 days, the Pima County Elections Department will not do the
ballot layout. The organization is responsible for printing ballots. The Pima
County Elections Department will provide a suggested printing company’s name,
telephone number and address at the request of the organization.
Sample Ballot &
Publicity Pamphlet:
The jurisdiction is responsible for preparing and printing any sample ballot or
publicity pamphlet.
Poll Worker Acquisition &
Training:
The Pima County Elections Department will not recruit Poll Workers, nor will they
staff a polling place. The Pima County Elections Department will train Poll
Workers, at the request of the organization. The Pima County Elections
Department will supply lists of Poll Workers in the area at the request of the
organization. The jurisdiction is responsible for acquiring a facility for Poll Worker
training.
Ballot Tabulation:
The Pima County Elections Department will provide ballot tabulation during
normal business hours at the Pima County Elections Department Office.
Tabulation must be completed by the close of business.
Polling Place Facilities:
The jurisdiction is responsible for acquiring the facility for voting on Election Day.
This includes setup and cleanup of facility.
Non-Governmental Elections will not include Touch Screen Voting Devices.
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EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023
PRICE LIST
MAPS: Maps printed by an outside printer will be sold at actual cost.
PHOTO COPIES: Photo copies are $.35 per page. If a document is two-sided and copies are two-
sided, the cost is $.35 per side.
RESEARCH FEES: A research fee will be assessed at the price of $25.00 per hour (one-hour minimum)
for any information more than two calendar years old.
ELECTION RESULTS: Election results are available on electronic media and are $10.00 per
device.
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EXIBIT A fee schedule for IGA's approved 2018
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2022-023