Description
The First Amended Court Co-Location and Operations Agreement is an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Sierra Vista and Cochise County for the co-location of the Sierra Vista municipal court and the Sierra Vista Justice Court. The agreement outlines the duties and responsibilities of each party, including the management of court staff, the collection of fees and fines, and the provision of court services. The agreement also includes a funding formula for the City's payment obligation to the County. The scope of work includes the co-location of the courts, the provision of court services, and the management of court operations. The key points of the agreement include:
• The City of Sierra Vista and Cochise County will co-locate the Sierra Vista municipal court and the Sierra Vista Justice Court.
• The County will operate the Justice Court and provide court services.
• The City will pay the County $161,000 for FY2020-2021, and the payment obligation will be recalculated annually using a funding formula.
• The agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless a party provides notice of intent not to renew.
• The agreement includes provisions for indemnification, insurance, and termination.