HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-005 Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an IGA with Pima County/Tucson Metro Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) for Task Force MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-005
RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT FORM THE PIMA COUNTY/TUCSON
METROPOLITAN COUNTER NARCOTICS ALLIANCE (CNA) REGARDING THE
ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE CNA, A LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK
FORCE
WHEREAS the Town of Marana recognizes its duty to protect its citizens by
working to reduce crime associated with drug trafficking and drug use; and
WHEREAS the Marana Police Department is working with Pima County,the City
of Tucson, and the Arizona Board of Regents as a regional partner in the Pima
County/Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA),a law enforcement task
force; and
WHEREAS on September 4,2018,the Town Council adopted Resolution No.2018-
082, approving and authorizing execution of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) by
and between the parties that form the CNA regarding the administration and operation
of the CNA, a law enforcement task force; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council find that the Marana Police Department's
continued participation in the CNA is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Town Council hereby approves the intergovernmental agreement
by and between the parties that form the CNA, in substantially the form attached to and
incorporated by this reference in this Resolution as Exhibit A, and the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to sign it for and on behalf of the Town of Marana.
SECTION 2. The various Town officers and employees are authorized and
directed to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this resolution.
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Marana Resolution No.2024-005
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 16th day of January, 2024.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David L. Udall, Town Clerk Ja F irall, Town Attorney
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Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-005
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMONG CITY OF TUCSON,
PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, AND TOWN OF
MARANA, REGARDING THE PIMA COUNTY/TUCSON
METROPOLITAN COUNTER NARCOTICS ALLIANCE
1. Background and Purpose.
1.1. The City of Tucson ("Tucson") is empowered by Tucson Charter Chapter X, Section 7, to
maintain the Tucson Police Department ("TPD") and is authorized by A.R.S. § 11-952 to
enter into agreements for joint or cooperative action.
1.2. Pima County ("County") is empowered by A.R.S. § 11-952 to enter into agreements for
joint or cooperative action, and the Sheriff, as the head of the Pima County Sheriff's
Department ("PCSD"), is empowered by A.R.S. § 11-441 to preserve the peace and arrest
those who commit public offenses.
1.3. The Arizona Board of Regents ("ABOR") is empowered by to A.R.S. § 15-1627 (F) to
maintain the University of Arizona Police Department ("UAPD") for the purposes stated
therein and by A.R.S. § 15-1625 to enter contracts on behalf of the University of Arizona
Police Department.
1.4. The Town of Marana ("Marana") is empowered by A.R.S. Title 9 to contract and by
A.R.S. § 9-240(b)(12) to maintain the Marana Police Department ("MPD") for the
purposes stated therein.
1.5. Tucson, County, ABOR, and Marana (each a "Party" and together the "Parties"),
pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3872, and in accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. Title 11,
Chapter 7, Article 3, and as authorized by appropriate action of the governing body for
each party, desire to enter into this mutual agreement ("IGA") on behalf of their respective
law enforcement agencies.
1.6. The governing bodies of each of the Parties finds that implementation of this IGA will
substantially further the public safety, health, and welfare.
2. CNA; Staffing.
2.1. The Parties' law -enforcement agencies, described above, together with the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Agency ("DEA") and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations ("ASP') (together, the "CNA
Member Agencies") have formed the Pima County/Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics
Alliance ("CNA"), a law -enforcement task force that is an enforcement initiative of Southwest
Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force ("HIDTA"). The purpose of this IGA is
to confirm the responsibilities of the CNA Member Agencies.
2.2. Tucson, through TPD, acts as the fiscal agent for CNA, as provided in this IGA.
2.3. The Pima County Attorney's Office ("PCAO") administers the anti -racketeering revolving fund
established by the Pima County Board of Supervisors under A.R.S. § 13-2314.03 (the "ARRF")
and maintains subaccounts for local law enforcement agencies to which anti -racketeering or other
civilly forfeited money and property is awarded by the court, including CNA.
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3. Purpose and Objectives of CNA.
3.1. The purpose of CNA is to provide drug enforcement, demand reduction, and education in
the Tucson metropolitan area. Enforcement efforts focus on the full range of drug abuse,
misuse, and trafficking activities.
3.2. The objectives to be accomplished by CNA in the Tucson metropolitan area include:
3.2.1. Reducing the rate of crime associated with drug trafficking and drug use.
3.2.2. Implementing strategies that will serve to interdict the availability, shipment and
flow of illicit drugs, and the financial incentive for those activities.
3.2.3. Employing investigative strategies that target offenders, locations and
organizations involved in illicit drug activities.
3.2.4. Utilizing intelligence -based law enforcement planning to coordinate collaborative
resources available through member agencies.
3.2.5. Reducing the demand, availability, and chronic use of illicit drugs.
4. Jurisdiction. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of each of the CNA Member Agencies
consents to the extension of peace officer into their jurisdiction or territory by the peace officers
assigned to CNA by the Chief Law Enforcement Officers of other CNA Member Agencies, in
accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. § 13-3872. Nothing in this IGA either limits or
extends the lawful jurisdiction of any of the CNA Member Agencies, other than as expressly
set forth herein. For the purposes of this IGA, "Chief Law Enforcement Officer" is defined as,
"the person who is a department or agency head with peace officer jurisdiction, or their duly
authorized representative, having the primary responsibility for law enforcement within the
jurisdiction or territory," as such phrase is used in A.R.S. § 13-3871, whether designated by
appointment or election.
5. Planning And Administration. CNA is governed by a Policy Board, which has decision -
making authority over CNXs policies and operations. This authority includes the following:
5.1. Establishing policies for assigning cases to be investigated.
5.2. In accordance with A.R.S. §§ 13-2314 and 13-2315, providing direction to:
5.2.1. Disburse fiords that come under the direct control of CNA.
5.2.2. Assign or transfer forfeited real property or cash either to CNA Member Agencies
or to PCAO for deposit into the ARRF for the use of CNA (the "CNA ARRF
Account').
5.2.3. Assign or transfer non -forfeited real property or cash to TPD, as the fiduciary agent
for CNA, to hold in an established account for CNA use.
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5.2.4. Assign or transfer unclaimed funds or real property from the seizure holding
accounts to the non -forfeiture CNA operating account, but only after TPD has
completed due diligence efforts to return funds or real property back to the owner
in a manner that is compliant with city, state and federal regulations.
5.2.5. Assign or transfer forfeited real property or cash generated by participating Federal
Jurisdictions as provided for by law.
5.3. Maintaining oversight of forfeiture investigation and analysis conducted by the Asset
Forfeiture Unit established by CNA.
6. Membership; Policy Board.
6.1. The Policy Board consists of the Chief Law Enforcement Officers of TPD and PCSD, the
heads of the Tucson ofices of DEA and HSI, and the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of
one of the remaining CNA Member Agencies, who will be chosen by a vote of the Chief
Law Enforcement Officers of those remaining CNA Member Agencies.
6.2. The HIDTA Executive Director or designated representative will act as the Facilitator of
the Policy Board.
6.3. Additional law enforcement agencies may join CNA and become a CNA Participating
Agency with the approval of the Policy Board and execution of a copy of this IGA by an
official or governing body with authority to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
and legally bind the agency. Upon execution of a copy of this IGA, the joining agency will
be deemed another Party to this IGA.
6.4. Each member of the Policy Board has an equal vote. Motions will be considered adopted
based on the simple majority vote of a Board Quorum. A Board Quorum shall consist of
no fewer than 4 Policy Board members either present or attending via phone or video
interface. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer selected under Section 6.1 will have one
vote on behalf of all the CNA Member Agencies other than TPD, PCSD, DEA, and HIS.
6.5. The Policy Board meets on a regular schedule that is set by the Policy Board. CNA's
Commander is responsible for making quarterly or regularly scheduled reports to the
Policy Board regarding CNA's operational and budget activities.
6.6. The Policy Board will cause minutes to be kept of all of its meetings, and the CNA
Commander will ensure that members are notified in advance of scheduled meeting dates.
7. Operational Command. The Policy Board will select the operational commander of the CNA
(the "CNA Commander"), who is responsible to the Policy Board for carrying out approved
policy. The CNA Commander will be an employee of one of the CNA Member Agencies and
will be assigned to CNA full time. The CNA Commander shall have the rank or equivalent
rank of captain or above.
8. CNA Staff. CNA's administrative and operational staff ("CNA Staff") will be employees of
various CNA Member Agencies, assigned full time by those agencies to CNA. CNA Staff will
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operate under the day-to-day supervision of the CNA Commander and the oversight and
direction of the Policy Board, but each staff member will also remain subject to all personnel
and other policies, including disciplinary policies, of their employing agency and will be paid
by their employing agency.
8.1. CNA Staff positions include grant -funded and non -grant funded positions. Employees
assigned to CNA from state or local CNA Member Agencies will be assigned to positions
by the Policy Board with the goal of encouraging and maintaining a multi jurisdicfional
staff. Personnel of federal CNA Member Agencies will not be assigned to grant -funded
positions.
8.2. Personnel selected to fill grant -funded positions must be chosen in accordance with
federal affirmative action guidelines. CNA Member Agencies providing grant -funded
employees pay the salaries and fringe benefits for said employees and submit
documentation as required by the terms of the applicable grant for reimbursement of
these personnel expenses. CNA Member Agencies receiving grant funds agree to
preserve and make available all salary and fringe benefit records for a period of five (5)
years from the date of final payment, or for a longer period if required by state or federal
regulation. Agencies providing grant funded positions will ensure they are not using these
positions to supplant currently budgeted positions.
9. Record -Keeping and Financial Responsibilities.
9.1. CNA Staff. CNA Staff will administer all CNA contracts, which are entered into in the
name of City; purchase equipment in the City's name for use in CNA operations; prepare
the annual HIDTA and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission ("ACJC") grant
applications, including budget requests; and prepare and provide to City monthly,
quarterly and annual performance measurement statistical reports that City, as the grant
recipient, must submit to HIDTA and ACJC.
9.1.1. CNA Staff will ensure that all grant -funded expenditures comply with the
applicable regulations and guidelines for the HIDTA and ACJC grants.
9.1.2. CNA Staff will process, manage, track, and pay CNA's operating expenditures
directly through the City of Tucson financial system in coordination with Tucson
budget, finance and purchasing sections, in a manner consistent with Tucson
policies and procedures and with any applicable grant requirements.
9.1.3. CNA Staff will make monthly requests directly to PCAO to reimburse City from
the CNA ARRF Account for any expenses paid by City on behalf of CNA. When
PCAO submits reimbursement checks to CNA Staff, CNA Staff will forward the
checks to the Tucson Business Services Department.
9.2. City: The City of Tucson, Business Services Department, TPD satellite Office, will
administer the grant contracts and funding awarded for CNA activities in the name of the
City, submit all financial and other reports to the grantors required under the grant awards,
and provide CNA Staff with copies of financial statements entered into the appropriate
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grant portals. City will set up CNA's budget in the City's financial system and will provide
financial guidance and assistance for CNA Staff as well as reports from the City's Financial
System, that CNA Staff cannot access/generate.
9.3. Handling of Forfeited Cash:
9.3.1. When cash is seized in a CNA operation, City staff will provide CNA Staff with a
C-account activation number and CNA Staff will deposit the cash into the TPD
holding account.
9.3.2. Upon receipt of a court order forfeiting and awarding the seized cash, CNA staff
will provide the order to City staff with instructions for how to split the award.
9.3.3. City staff will calculate the amount of interest that has accrued on the cash in the
TPD holding account, and will calculate the amount of cash plus accrued interest
to be distributed to each of the awardees named in the court order.
9.3.4. City staff will submit an asset -sharing request to TPD and will, upon approval, issue
a check to PCAO for CNA's share for deposit into the CNA ARRF Account.
10. Responsibility of Agencies Submitting Reimbursement Requests to CNA. CNA Members
Agencies will submit reimbursement requests including reimbursement requests for personnel
expenses (salary, overtime, overtime ERE) to CNA Staff for approval and processing. All CNA
Member Agency purchases and expenditures will follow applicable local, state and federal
guidelines and requirements.
10.1. CNA Member Agencies will comply with all financial documentation policies
established by CNA Staff and the Policy Board as they are revised from time to time.
10.2. Any travel or training attended by CNA Staff on behalf of CNA will be planned and paid
for through CNA or the Staff member's employing CNA Member Agency. When these
expenses are incurred by the employing CNA Member Agency, that CNA Member
Agency must submit a reimbursement request to CNA. CNA staff will process the
reimbursement to the submitting agency and request a check for payment of these
expenses from PCAO.
11. Reimbursement Subject to Available Funds. Reimbursement of CNA Member Agencies
under this IGA is subject to availability of funding in the form of grant funds, the CNA ARRF
Account, and CNA reserves. Each CNA Member Agency will be responsible for any costs
incurred by it for CNA purposes that exceed the allocations in grant awards, the CNA budget,
and Policy Board actions.
12. Provisions Of Equipment at Termination of IGA By All CNA Member Agencies. Upon
termination of this IGA and disbandment of CNA, equipment (including vehicles) purchased
for CNA use with CNAARRF Account money will be disbursed in accordance with applicable
legal guidelines at the time of the termination. The Policy Board may, consistent with such
legal guidelines, cause such equipment to be retained or transferred to specified CNA Member
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Agencies, provided that the CNA Member Agencies receiving or retaining the
equipment/vehicles must provide Tucson with written assurance that the equipment and
vehicles will be used in the criminal justice system. If equipment used by CNA Staff was
supplied by one of its CNA Member Agencies, said equipment will be returned to that agency.
13. Non -Appropriation. Every obligation of each of the CNA Member Agencies under this IGA
is conditioned upon the availability of funds appropriated or allocated for the support of such
obligation. If funds are not allocated and available for the continuance of a CNA Member
Agency's participation in CNA, the IGA will be terminated as to that CNA Member Agency.
In the event this provision is exercised, that CNA Member Agency will not be obligated or
liable for any future payments or for any damages as a result of termination under this
paragraph.
14. Term. This IGA shall be for an initial term of five (5) years, effective upon execution by the
last of the Parties to sign it. The parties may extend the term of this IGA for two (2) additional
five (5) year periods. Any modification or time extension of this IGA must be by formal written
amendment executed by the Parties.
15. Termination.
15.1. Any Party may terminate its participation in CNA and this IGA by giving not less than
60 days advance written notice to the other Parties. Any party whose participation in
CNA and this IGA is terminated for any reason will return to CNA Staff any equipment
and vehicles in that Party's possession that was purchased with CNA grant or ARRF
money.
15.2. The CNA Policy Board may terminate this IGA as to a CNA Member Agency if that CNA
Member Agency violates the policy guidelines set forth by the Policy Board.
15.3. This IGA is subject to cancellation by the Parties pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511.
16. Assignment. None of the parties to this IGA may assign its rights under this IGA to any other
party without written permission from the Policy Board.
17. Construction of Agreement.
17.1. Entire agreement. This IGA constitutes the entire agreement among 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.
17.2. Amendment. This IGA may be extended, modified, amended, altered, or changed only
by a written amendment signed by all Parties.
17.3. Severability. If any provision of this IGA or the application thereof is declared invalid
or void by statute or judicial, such action shall have no effect on other provisions and
their application, which can be given effect without the invalid or void provision or
application, and to this extent the provisions of the Agreement are severable. If any
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provision of this IGA is declared invalid or void, the parties agree to meet promptly upon
request of another party in attempt to reach an agreement on a substitute provision.
18. Legal Jurisdiction. Nothing in this IGA shall be construed as either limiting or extending the
legal jurisdiction of any existing CNA member.
19. 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 the members and CNA. None
of the parties shall be liable for neither any debts, accounts, obligations nor other liabilities
whatsoever of the other, including (without limitation) the other party's obligation to withhold
Social Security income taxes for itself or any of its employees.
20. Compliance with Laws.
20.1. In General. Each Party will comply with the human relations provisions of its respective
agency and all parties shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, rules,
regulations, standards and executive orders, without limitation to those designated within
this IGA.
20.2. Non -Discrimination. The Parties will comply with the provisions Executive Order 75-
5, as amended by Executive Order 2009-9, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
20.3. Americans with Disabilities Act. This IGA is subject to all applicable provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-366. 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213) and
all applicable Federal regulations under the Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
20.4. Immigration. The parties agree to comply with all applicable federal immigration laws
and regulations.
21. Worker's Compensation.
21.1. For the purposes of worker's compensation, an employee of a party to this IGA, who
worked under the jurisdiction or control of, or who works within the jurisdictional
boundaries of another party pursuant to this particular intergovernmental agreement for
mutual aid law enforcement, shall be deemed to be an employee of the party who is the
employee's primary employer and of the party under whose jurisdiction and control the
employee is then working as provided in A.R.S. § 23-1022(D) and the primary employer
party of such an employee shall be solely liable for payment of worker's compensation
benefits for the purpose of this section. Each party herein shall comply with A.R.S. § 23-
1022(E) by posting the public notice required.
21.2. Except for the purpose of worker's compensation as noted in the preceding paragraph of
this section, each party will be solely responsible and liable for claims, demands, or
judgments (including costs, expenses and attorney fees) resulting from personal injury to
any person or damage to any property arising out of its own employee's performance
under this IGA. Each party has the right of contribution against the other parties with
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respect to tort liability judgments finding multiple parties under this IGA to be liable.
This right of contribution will not apply to any settlement or demand. This responsibility
includes automobile liability. Each party represents that it shall maintain for the duration
of this IGA liability insurance. The parties may fulfill their obligations by programs of
self-insurance authorized by applicable law.
21.3. Each party agrees to he solely responsible for any expense resulting from industrial
insurance by its employees incurred as a result of operations under this IGA.
22. Waiver. Waiver by any Party of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained
shall not be deemed a waiver of any other term, covenant or condition, or any subsequent
breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained.
23. Force Majeure. A party shall not be in default under this IGA if it does not fulfill any of its
obligations under this IGA because it is prevented or delayed in doing so by reason of
uncontrollable forces. The term "uncontrollable forces" shall mean, for the purpose of this
IGA, any causes beyond the control of the party affected, including but not limited to the failure
of facilities, breakage or accident to machinery or transmission facilities, weather conditions,
flood, earthquake, lightning, fire, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance, sabotage, strike,
lockout, labor dispute, boycott, material or energy shortage, casualty loss, acts of God, or action
or non -action by governmental bodies in negligence or willful action of the parties, or order of
any government officer or court (excluding orders promulgated by the parties themselves), and
declared local, state or national emergency, which, by exercise of due diligence and foresight,
such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid. Any party rendered unable to
fulfill any obligations by reason of uncontrollable forces shall exercise due diligence and
foresight, such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid. Any party rendered
unable to fulfill any obligations by reason of uncontrollable forces shall exercise due diligence
to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch.
24. Method Of Execution. This IGA may be executed in one or more identical counterparts each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one
agreement.
25. Notification. All notices or demands upon any party to this IGA shall be in writing, unless
other forms are designated elsewhere, and shall be delivered in person or sent by mail
addressed as follows:
City of Tucson:
City Manager
City Hall Tower
255 West Alameda Street, 1 Oth Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
And
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Tucson Chief of Police
Tucson Police Department
270 South Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701
Pima County:
Pima County Sheriff
Pima County Sheriff's Department
1650 E Benson Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85714
And:
Chief Deputy County Attorney
Pima County Attorney's Office
32 N. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
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University of Arizona Sponsored Projects Services
PO Box 3308
Tucson, AZ 85722-3308
Marana:
Chief of Police
Town of Marana
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
26. Remedies. No right or remedy under this IGA is exclusive of any other right or remedy and
each is cumulative and in addition to any remedies provided by law for the breach of this IGA.
27. Indemnity. Each party shall be responsible for liabilities from all claims, damages, or suits
arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of its officers, agents, and employees of any
kind of nature arising out of CNA or its participating member agencies. To the extent permitted
by law, each Party, as "Indemnitor," will indemnify, defend and hold harmless every other
Party and its officers and employees (the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all
suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims demands, damages, and expenses
and losses of any kind suffered or incurred by the Indemnified Parties as a result of the
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitor or its officers or employees.
Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2024-005
By:
Ed Honea
Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Town Clerk
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERIVIINATION:
Date:
Date:
The undersigned attorney for the Town of Marana has reviewed the foregoing intergovernmental
agreement by and among the City of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the
University of Arizona, and the Town of Marana, and has determined that it is in proper form and is within
the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to the Town.
Jane Fairall
Town Attorney
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ADOPTED BY THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
August 7, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 23788
RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS (IGA); APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN IGA AMONG THE CITY OF TUCSON (CITY), PIMA
COUNTY, THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, AND THE TOWN OF MARANA
RELATING TO THE PIMA COUNTY/TUCSON METROPOLITAN AREA COUNTER
NARCOTICS ALLIANCE (CNA); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the law -enforcement agencies of the City of Tucson, the Arizona Board
of Regents, Pima County, and the Town of Marana, have formed the Pima County/Tucson
Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance task force (CNA), which is an enforcement
initiative of the Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA); and
WHEREAS, the City of Tucson, acting through the Tucson Police Department, acts
as the fiscal agent of HIDTA and CNA; and
WHEREAS, an IGA among the various CNA participating entities helps to clarify
their respective responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUCSON, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The IGA attached hereto as Exhibit A, which sets forth the funding
for the CNA task force and the responsibilities of the various task force participants, is
hereby approved.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said IGA
for and on behalf of the City of Tucson and the City Clerk is directed to attest the same.
SECTION 3. The various City officers and employees are authorized and
directed to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this Resolution.
SECTION 4. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health
and safety of the City of Tucson that this Resolution become immediately effective, an
emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Tucson, Arizona, August 7, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY ERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: REVIEWED BY:
T TTORNEY CITY MANAGER
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06/10/2024
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMONG CITY OF
TUCSON, PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, AND
TOWN OF MARANA, REGARDING THE PIMA COUNTY/TUCSON
METROPOLITAN COUNTER NARCOTICS ALLIANCE
1. Background and Purpose.
1.1. The City of Tucson ("Tucson") is empowered by Tucson Charter Chapter X, Section 7, to
maintain the Tucson Police Department ("TPD") and is authorized by A.R.S. § 11-952
to enter into agreements for joint or cooperative action.
1.2. Pima County ("County") is empowered by A.R.S. § 11-952 to enter into agreements for
joint or cooperative action, and the Sheriff, as the head of the Pima County
Sheriff's Department ("PCSD"), is empowered by A.R.S. § 11-441 to preserve the peace
and arrest those who commit public offenses.
1.3. The Arizona Board of Regents ("ABOR") is empowered by to A.R.S. § 15-1627 (F) to
maintain the University of Arizona Police Department ("UAPD") for the purposes
stated therein and by A.R.S. § 15-1625 to enter contracts on behalf of the University of
Arizona Police Department.
1.4. The Town of Marana ("Marana") is empowered by A.R.S. Title 9 to contract and by
A.R.S. § 9-240(b)(12) to maintain the Marana Police Department ("MPD") for
the purposes stated therein.
1.5. Tucson, County, ABOR, and Marana (each a "Party" and together the "Parties"),
pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3872, and in accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. Title 11,
Chapter 7, Article 3, and as authorized by appropriate action of the governing body for
each party, desire to enter into this mutual agreement ("IGA") on behalf of their
respective law enforcement agencies.
1.6. The governing bodies of each of the Parties finds that implementation of this IGA will
substantially further the public safety, health, and welfare.
2. CNA; Staffing.
2.1. The Parties' law -enforcement agencies, described above, together with the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Agency ("DEA") and U.S. Homeland Security investigations ("HSF') (together, the "CNA
Member Agencies") have fonned the Pima County/Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics
Alliance ("CNA"), a law -enforcement task force that is an enforcement initiative of the
Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force ("HIDTA"). The purpose of
this IGA is to confirm the responsibilities of the CNA Member Agencies.
2.2. Tucson, through TPD, acts as the fiscal agent for CNA, as provided in this IGA.
2.3. The Pima County Attorney's Office ("PCAO") administers the anti -racketeering revolving fund
established by the Pima County Board of Supervisors under A.R.S. § 13-2314.03 (the "ARRF")
and maintains subaccounts for local law enforcement agencies to which anti -racketeering or
other civilly forfeited money and property is awarded by the court, including CNA.
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Exhibit A to Resolution No. 23788
City of Tucson Contract No. 19544
3. Purpose and Objectives of CNA.
3.1. The purpose of CNA is to provide drug enforcement, demand reduction, and education in
the Tucson metropolitan area. Enforcement efforts focus on the full range of drug abuse,
misuse, and trafficking activities.
3.2. The objectives to be accomplished by CNA in the Tucson metropolitan area include:
3.2.1. Reducing the rate of crime associated with drug trafficking and drug use.
3.2.2. Implementing strategies that will serve to interdict the availability, shipment and
flow of illicit drugs, and the financial incentive for those activities.
3.2.3. Employing investigative strategies that target offenders, locations and
organizations involved in illicit drug activities.
3.2.4. Utilizing intelligence -based law enforcement planning to coordinate collaborative
resources available through member agencies.
3.2.5. Reducing the demand, availability, and chronic use of illicit drugs.
4. Jurisdiction. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of each of the CNA Member Agencies
consents to the extension of peace officer into their jurisdiction or territory by the peace officers
assigned to CNA by the Chief Law Enforcement Officers of other CNA Member Agencies, in
accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. § 13-3872. Nothing in this IGA either limits or
extends the lawful jurisdiction of any of the CNA Member Agencies, other than as expressly
set forth herein. For the purposes of this IGA, "Chief Law Enforcement Officer" is defined as,
"the person who is a department or agency head with peace officer jurisdiction, or their duly
authorized representative, having the primary responsibility for law enforcement within the
jurisdiction or territory," as such phrase is used in A.R.S. § 13-3871, whether designated by
appointment or election.
5. Planning And Administration. CNA is governed by a Policy Board, which has decision -
making authority over CNA's policies and operations. This authority includes the following:
5.1. Establishing policies for assigning cases to be investigated.
5.2. In accordance with A.R.S. §§ 13-2314 and 13-2315, providing direction to:
5.2.1. Disburse funds that come under the direct control of CNA.
5.2.2. Assign or transfer forfeited real property or cash either to CNA Member Agencies
or to PCAO for deposit into the ARRF for the use of CNA (the "CNA ARRF
Account").
5.2.3. Assign or transfer non -forfeited real property or cash to TPD, as the fiduciary agent
for CNA, to hold in an established account for CNA use.
5.2.4. Assign or transfer unclaimed funds or real property from the seizure holding
accounts to the non -forfeiture CNA operating account, but only after TPD
has completed due diligence efforts to return funds or real property back to the
owner in a manner that is compliant with city, state and federal regulations.
5.2.5. Assign or transfer forfeited real property or cash generated by participating Federal
Jurisdictions as provided for by law.
5.3. Maintaining oversight of forfeiture investigation and analysis conducted by the Asset
Forfeiture Unit established by CNA.
6. Membership; Policy Board.
6.1. The Policy Board consists of the Chief Law Enforcement Officers of TPD and PCSD, the
heads of the Tucson offices of DEA and HSI, and the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of
one of the remaining CNA Member Agencies, who will be chosen by a vote of the Chief
Law Enforcement Officers of those remaining CNA Member Agencies.
6.2. The HIDTA Executive Director or designated representative will act as the Facilitator of
the Policy Board.
6.3. Additional law enforcement agencies may join CNA and become a CNA Participating
Agency with the approval of the Policy Board and execution of a copy of this IGA by an
official or governing body with authority to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
and legally bind the agency. Upon execution of a copy of this IGA, the joining agency
will be deemed another Party to this IGA.
6.4. Each member of the Policy Board has an equal vote. Motions will be considered adopted
based on the simple majority vote of a Board Quorum. A Board Quorum shall consist of
no fewer than 4 Policy Board members either present or attending via phone or video
interface. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer selected under Section 6.1 will have one
vote on behalf of all the CNA Member Agencies other than TPD, PCSD, DEA, and HIS.
6.5. The Policy Board meets on a regular schedule that is set by the Policy Board. CNA's
Commander is responsible for making quarterly or regularly scheduled reports to
the Policy Board regarding CNA's operational and budget activities.
6.6. The Policy Board will cause minutes to be kept of all of its meetings, and the CNA
Commander will ensure that members are notified in advance of scheduled meeting dates.
7. Operational Command. The Policy Board will select the operational commander of the CNA
(the "CNA Commander"), who is responsible to the Policy Board for carrying out approved
policy. The CNA Commander will be an employee of one of the CNA Member Agencies and
will be assigned to CNA full time. The CNA Commander shall have the rank or equivalent
rank of captain or above.
8. CNA Staff. CNA's administrative and operational staff ("CNA Staff') will be employees of
various CNA Member Agencies, assigned full time by those agencies to CNA. CNA Staff will
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operate under the day-to-day supervision of the CNA Commander and the oversight
and direction of the Policy Board, but each staff member will also remain subject to all
personnel and other policies, including disciplinary policies, of their employing agency and
will be paid by their employing agency.
8.1. CNA Staff positions include grant -funded and non -grant funded positions. Employees
assigned to CNA from state or local CNA Member Agencies will be assigned to
positions by the Policy Board with the goal of encouraging and maintaining a
multi jurisdictional staff. Personnel of federal CNA Member Agencies will not be
assigned to grant -funded positions.
8.2. Personnel selected to fill grant -funded positions must be chosen in accordance with
federal affirmative action guidelines. CNA Member Agencies providing grant -funded
employees pay the salaries and fringe benefits for said employees and submit
documentation as required by the terms of the applicable grant for reimbursement of
these personnel expenses. CNA Member Agencies receiving grant funds agree to
preserve and make available all salary and fringe benefit records for a period of five (5)
years from the date of final payment, or for a longer period if required by state or
federal regulation. Agencies providing grant funded positions will ensure they are not
using these positions to supplant currently budgeted positions.
9. Record -Keeping and Financial Responsibilities.
9.1. CNA Staff: CNA Staff will administer all CNA contracts, which are entered into in the
name of City; purchase equipment in the City's name for use in CNA operations;
prepare the annual HIDTA and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
("ACJC") grant applications, including budget requests; and prepare and provide
to City monthly, quarterly and annual performance measurement statistical reports that
City, as the grant recipient, must submit to HIDTA and ACJC.
9.1.1. CNA Staff will ensure that all grant -funded expenditures comply with the
applicable regulations and guidelines for the HIDTA and ACJC grants.
9.1.2. CNA Staff will process, manage, track, and pay CNA's operating expenditures
directly through the City of Tucson financial system in coordination with Tucson
budget, finance and purchasing sections, in a manner consistent with Tucson
policies and procedures and with any applicable grant requirements.
9.1.3. CNA Staff will make monthly requests directly to PCAO to reimburse City from
the CNA ARRF Account for any expenses paid by City on behalf of CNA. When
PCAO submits reimbursement checks to CNA Staff, CNA Staff will forward the
checks to the Tucson Business Services Department.
9.2. City: The City of Tucson, Business Services Department, TPD satellite Office, will
administer the grant contracts and funding awarded for CNA activities in the name of the
City, submit all financial and other reports to the grantors required under the grant awards,
and provide CNA Staff with copies of financial statements entered into the appropriate
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grant portals. City will set up CNA's budget in the City's financial system and will
provide financial guidance and assistance for CNA Staff as well as reports from the City's
Financial System, that CNA Staff cannot access/generate.
9.3. Handling of Forfeited Cash:
9.3.1. When cash is seized in a CNA operation, City staff will provide CNA Staff with a
C-account activation number and CNA Staff will deposit the cash into the TPD
holding account.
9.3.2. Upon receipt of a court order forfeiting and awarding the seized cash, CNA staff
will provide the order to City staff with instructions for how to split the award.
9.3.3. City staff will calculate the amount of interest that has accrued on the cash in the
TPD holding account, and will calculate the amount of cash plus accrued interest
to be distributed to each of the awardees named in the court order.
9.3.4. City staff will submit an asset -sharing request to TPD and will, upon approval, issue
a check to PCAO for CNA's share for deposit into the CNA ARRF Account.
10. Responsibility of Agencies Submitting Reimbursement Requests to CNA. CNA Members
Agencies will submit reimbursement requests including reimbursement requests for personnel
expenses (salary, overtime, overtime ERE) to CNA Staff for approval and processing. All CNA
Member Agency purchases and expenditures will follow applicable local, state and federal
guidelines and requirements.
10.1. CNA Member Agencies will comply with all financial documentation policies
established by CNA Staff and the Policy Board as they are revised from time to time.
10.2. Any travel or training attended by CNA Staff on behalf of CNA will be planned and paid
for through CNA or the Staff member's employing CNA Member Agency. When these
expenses are incurred by the employing CNA Member Agency, that CNA Member
Agency must submit a reimbursement request to CNA. CNA staff will process the
reimbursement to the submitting agency and request a check for payment of these
expenses from PCAO.
11. Reimbursement Subject to Available Funds. Reimbursement of CNA Member Agencies
under this IGA is subject to availability of funding in the form of grant funds, the CNA ARRF
Account, and CNA reserves. Each CNA Member Agency will be responsible for any costs
incurred by it for CNA purposes that exceed the allocations in grant awards, the CNA budget,
and Policy Board actions.
12. Provisions Of Equipment at Termination of IGA By All CNA Member Agencies. Upon
termination of this IGA and disbandment of CNA, equipment (including vehicles) purchased
for CNA use with CNA ARRF Account money will be disbursed in accordance with applicable
legal guidelines at the time of the termination. The Policy Board may, consistent with such
legal guidelines, cause such equipment to be retained or transferred to specified CNA Member
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Agencies, provided that the CNA Member Agencies 'receiving or retaining
the equipment/vehicles must provide Tucson with written assurance that the equipment
and vehicles will be used in the criminal justice system. If equipment used by CNA Staff
was supplied by one of its CNA Member Agencies, said equipment will be returned to that
agency.
13 Non -Appropriation. Every obligation of each of the CNA Member Agencies under this IGA
is conditioned upon the availability of funds appropriated or allocated for the support of such
obligation. If funds are not allocated and available for the continuance of a CNA Member
Agency's participation in CNA, the [GA will be terminated as to that CNA Member Agency.
In the event this provision is exercised, that CNA Member Agency will not be obligated or
liable for any future payments or for any damages as a result of termination under this
paragraph.
14. Term. This IGA shall be for an initial term of five (5) years, effective upon execution by the
last of the Parties to sign it. The parties may extend the term of this IGA for two (2) additional
five (5) year periods. Any modification or time extension of this IGA must be by formal written
amendment executed by the Parties.
15. Termination.
15.1. Any Party may terminate its participation in CNA and this IGA by giving not less than
60 days advance written notice to the other Parties. Any party whose participation in
CNA and this IGA is terminated for any reason will return to CNA Staff any
equipment and vehicles in that Party's possession that was purchased with CNA
grant or ARRF money.
15.2. The CNA Policy Board may terminate this IGA as to a CNA Member Agency if that CNA
Member Agency violates the policy guidelines set forth by the Policy Board.
15.3. This IGA is subject to cancellation by the Parties pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511.
16. Assignment. None of the parties to this IGA may assign its rights under this IGA to any other
party without written permission from the Policy Board.
17. Construction of Agreement.
17.1. Entire agreement. This IGA constitutes the entire agreement among 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.
17.2. Amendment. This IGA may be extended, modified, amended, altered, or changed only
by a written amendment signed by all Parties.
17.3. Severability. If any provision of this IGA or the application thereof is declared invalid
or void by statute or judicial, such action shall have no effect on other provisions and their
application, which can be given effect without the invalid or void provision or
application, and to this extent the provisions of the Agreement are severable. If any
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provision of this IGA is declared invalid or void, the parties agree to meet promptly
upon request of another party in attempt to reach an agreement on a substitute
provision.
18. Legal Jurisdiction. Nothing in this IGA shall be construed as either limiting or extending the
legal jurisdiction of any existing CNA member.
19. 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 the members and CNA. None
of the parties shall be liable for neither any debts, accounts, obligations nor other liabilities
whatsoever of the other, including (without limitation) the other parry's obligation to withhold
Social Security income taxes for itself or any of its employees.
20. Compliance with Laws.
20.1. In General. Each Party will comply with the human relations provisions of its respective
agency and all parties shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws,
rules, regulations, standards and executive orders, without limitation to those designated
within this IGA.
20.2. Non -Discrimination. The Parties will comply with the provisions Executive Order
75-5, as amended by Executive Order 2009-9, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
20.3. Americans with Disabilities Act. This IGA is subject to all applicable provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-366. 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213) and
all applicable Federal regulations under the Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
20.4. Immigration. The parties agree to comply with all applicable federal immigration laws
and regulations.
21. Worker's Compensation.
21.1 For the purposes of worker's compensation, an employee of a party to this IGA, who
worked under the jurisdiction or control of, or who works within the jurisdictional
boundaries of another party pursuant to this particular intergovernmental agreement for
mutual aid law enforcement, shall be deemed to be an employee of the party who is the
employee's primary employer and of the party under whose jurisdiction and control the
employee is then working as provided in A.R.S. § 23-1022(D) and the primary employer
party of such an employee shall be solely liable for payment of worker's compensation
benefits for the purpose of this section. Each party herein shall comply with A.R.S. §
23- 1022(E) by posting the public notice required.
21.2. Except for the purpose of worker's compensation as noted in the preceding paragraph
of this section, each party will be solely responsible and liable for claims, demands, or
judgments (including costs, expenses and attorney fees) resulting from personal injury to any
person or damage to any property arising out of its own employee's performance under
this IGA. Each party has the right of contribution against the other parties with
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respect to tort liability judgments finding multiple parties under this IGA to be liable.
This right of contribution will not apply to any settlement or demand. This
responsibility includes automobile liability. Each party represents that it shall maintain
for the duration of this IGA liability insurance. The parties may fulfill their obligations
by programs of self-insurance authorized by applicable law.
21.3. Each party agrees to be solely responsible for any expense resulting from industrial
insurance by its employees incurred as a result of operations under this IGA.
22. Waiver. Waiver by any Party of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained
shall not be deemed a waiver of any other term, covenant or condition, or any subsequent
breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained.
23. Force Majeure. A party shall not be in default under this IGA if it does not fulfill any of its
obligations under this IGA because it is prevented or delayed in doing so by reason of
uncontrollable forces. The term "uncontrollable forces" shall mean, for the purpose of this
IGA, any causes beyond the control of the party affected, including but not limited to the failure
of facilities, breakage or accident to machinery or transmission facilities, weather conditions,
flood, earthquake, lightning, fire, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance, sabotage, strike,
lockout, labor dispute, boycott, material or energy shortage, casualty loss, acts of God, or action
or non -action by governmental bodies in negligence or willful action of the parties, or order of
any government officer or court (excluding orders promulgated by the parties themselves), and
declared local, state or national emergency, which, by exercise of due diligence and foresight,
such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid. Any party rendered unable to
fulfill any obligations by reason of uncontrollable forces shall exercise due diligence and
foresight, such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid. Any party rendered
unable to fulfill any obligations by reason of uncontrollable forces shall exercise due diligence
to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch.
24. Method Of Execution. This IGA may be executed in one or more identical counterparts each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one
agreement.
25. Notification. All notices or demands upon any party to this IGA shall be in writing, unless
other forms are designated elsewhere, and shall be delivered in person or sent by mail
addressed as follows:
City of Tucson:
City Manager
City Hall Tower
255 West Alameda Street, 10th
Floor Tucson, AZ 85701
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Tucson Chief of Police
Tucson Police Department
270 South Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701
Pima County:
Pima County Sheriff
Pima County Sheriff's
Department 1650 E Benson Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85714
And:
Chief Deputy County Attorney
Pima County Attorney's Office 32
N. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
ABOR:
University of Arizona Sponsored Projects Services
PO Box 3308
Tucson, AZ 85722-3308
Marana:
Chief of Police
Town of Marana
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
26. Remedies. No right or remedy under this IGA is exclusive of any other right or remedy and
each is cumulative and in addition to any remedies provided by law for the breach of this IGA.
27. Indemnity. Each party shall be responsible for liabilities from all claims, damages, or suits
arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of its officers, agents, and employees of any
kind of nature arising out of CNA or its participating member agencies. To the extent permitted
by law, each Party, as "Indemnitor," will indemnify, defend and hold harmless every other
Party and its officers and employees (the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all
suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims demands, damages, and expenses
and losses of any kind suffered or incurred by the Indemnified Parties as a result of the
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitor or its officers or employees.
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CITY OF TUCSON
By:
Regina Ro � ayo
ATTEST:
By.
Suzanlesich, City Clerk
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION:
Date: August 7, 2024
Date: August 7, 2024
The undersigned attorney for the City of Tucson has reviewed the foregoing intergovernmental
agreement by and among the City of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the
University of Arizona, and the Town of Marana, and has determined that it is in proper form and is within
the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to the City of Tucson.
nkin, City Attorney
Date: August 7, 2024.
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PIMA COUNTY
By:
Adel Grijalva
Chair of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
By:
Clerk of the Board o
APPROVED BY:
Chris Nanos
Pima County Sheriff
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION:
Date: APR 1 6 2024
Date: APR 1 6 2024
The undersigned attorney for Pima County has reviewed the foregoing intergovernmental agreement by
and among the City of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of
Arizona, and the Town of Marana, and has determined that it is in proper form and is within the powers
and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to Pima County.
SEAN HOLGUIN
Depu unty Attorney
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
B Y Rg� Cj Santitez Date: 05/22/20)4
Ronald G Sanchez, Contracts Manager. Office of Research
Contracts
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION:
The undersigned attomey for the Arizona Board of Regents ("ABOR") has reviewed the foregoing
intergovernmental agreement by and among the City of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Board of Regents
on behalf of the University of Arizona, and the Town of Marana, and has determined that it is in proper
form and is withitvthjpowers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to ABOR.
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TOWN OF MARANA
By: //G� `'9.--.-----
Ed Fionea
Mayor
ATTEST:
Date:
Date: 1/ fig( Z`(
Town Clerk
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION:
The undersigned attorney for the Town of Marana has reviewed the foregoing intergovernmental
agreement by and among the City of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the
University of Arizona, and the Town of Marana, and has determined that it is in proper form and is within
the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to the Town.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-005
RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT FORM THE PIMA COUNTY/TUCSON
METROPOLITAN COUNTER NARCOTICS ALLIANCE (CNA) REGARDING THE
ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE CNA, A LAW ENFORCEMENT
TASK FORCE
WHEREAS the Town of Marana recognizes its duty to protect its citizens by
working to reduce crime associated with drug trafficking and drug use; and
WHEREAS the Marana Police Department is working with Pima County, the
City of Tucson, and the Arizona Board of Regents as a regional partner in the
Pima County /Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA), a law
enforcement task force; and
WHEREAS on September 4, 2018, the Town Council adopted Resolution No.
2018-082, approving and authorizing execution of an intergovernmental agreement
(IGA) by and between the parties that form the CNA regarding the administration and
operation of the CNA, a law enforcement task force; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council find that the Marana Police Department's
continued participation in the CNA is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Town Council hereby approves the intergovernmental
agreement by and between the parties that form the CNA, in substantially the form
attached to and incorporated by this reference in this Resolution as Exhibit A, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign it for and on behalf of the Town of
Marana.
SECTION 2. The various Town officers and employees are authorized and
directed to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this resolution.
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Marana Resolution No. 2024-005
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 16th day of January, 2024.
,
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David L. Udall, Town Clerk
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