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☒ Safe & Prosperous |
☐ Motion |
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Fire |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☒ Resolution |
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☐ Respected & Responsible |
☐ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Community Risk Reduction |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Intergovernmental Agreement: Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (ADFFM), acting on behalf of the Arizona Office of the State Fire Marshal. The IGA permits the Yuma Fire Department (YFD) to apply the City’s locally adopted fire code when inspecting school buildings within the City’s jurisdiction, as requested by participating school districts and charter schools. (YFD) (John Louser)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This action promotes consistency in fire prevention and life safety allowing the YFD to apply its locally adopted fire code to school facilities within the City. The IGA eliminates the need for inspectors to cross-train on both the local and state fire codes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and uniformity in enforcement and service delivery.
REPORT:
The Arizona Office of the State Fire Marshal, under the direction of the ADFFM, is authorized by state statue to inspect public and charter school facilities using the state fire code. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 34-461(A), the State Fire Marshal may, through an IGA, authorize a city to apply its local fire code during inspections at the request of local schools. The proposed IGA authorizes the YFD to apply the City’s local fire code when conducting inspections and plan reviews for school districts and charter schools located within the City limits. Participating entities currently include Yuma School District No. 1, Crane School District, Yuma Union High School District, Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY), and several charter schools.
The IGA establishes a 10-year term with a single 10-year renewal period, unless terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice. There is no direct fiscal impact to the City other than staff time for inspections and administrative coordination. Adoption of this IGA by resolution provides consistency in enforcement of fire and life safety codes across public, private, and educational occupancies within the City of Yuma and enhances coordination between the City and State agencies.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
Date: |
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John D. Simonton |
12/08/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
12/04/2025 |