L25-07300413_Executed_Agreement_Khan_Cattle_Company_Dirt_Tanks.pdf

LANDOWNER RELATIONS PROGRAM

COOPERATIVE STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT

FOR HABITAT IMPROVEMENT

L25-07300413

THIS COOPERATIVE STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT for habitat improvement is entered into between Khan Cattle Company, represented by Lisa Khan ("Cooperator") and the State of Arizona through the Arizona Game and Fish Commission ("Commission") and its administrative agency the Arizona Game and Fish Department ("Department") (collectively "Parties" and singularly "Party") for the purpose of executing a Cooperative Habitat Improvement Project on lands owned or controlled by the Prescott National Forest ("Subject Property"), as illustrated in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference.

WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 17-231 (8)(7);

WHEREAS, the Commission has primary statewide responsibility for management actions related to fish and wildlife populations within the State of Arizona.

WHEREAS, the Department acts under the authority of the Commission.

WHEREAS, said Subject Property provides mutual benefits to the Cooperator and wildlife, and it is the mutual desire of the Department and Cooperator to cooperate for the common benefit of wildlife and the public interests of the people of Arizona;

WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the goods or services provided by the Department will be used by the Cooperator for a public purpose as described herein, and that the benefit derived to the public as the result of such goods or services will equal or exceed the value of the goods or services;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and other good and valuable consideration contained herein, the Department and the Cooperator agree to implement the following described Habitat Improvement Project on the Subject Property:

Project Description:

Horseshoe, Contrary, Henry, Dirty Socks, Road Canyon and Clark Dale tanks sit on the Prescott National Forest (PNF) in GMU 19A. The over-silted dirt tanks will get cleaned out with a loader/skidsteer. Once cleaned out, the tank will be able to hold rainwater and provide perennial water for wildlife and cattle.

The Cooperator in coordination with the Department, will implement the Habitat Improvement Project "Khan Cattle Dirt Tank Cleanouts" on the Khan Ranch. The strategy of this project is for the Department to provide reimbursement to the Cooperator for the sediment removal for up to six dirt tanks (Horseshoe, Contrary, Henry, Dirty Socks, Road Canyon and Clark Dale tank). The project is located on PNF in GMU 19A. Sediment will be removed to the original depth and dimensions using

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