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Regular Agenda Item 2. H.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/20/2021
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Adopt Resolution number 21-04-05 to approve the submittal of a grant application by the Pine-Strawberry Fire District to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in the amount of $34,602.78 to support the purchase of thirteen state-of-the-art very high frequency (VHF) public safety radios for first responders for the Fire District.

Background Information

The passage of Proposition 202 by the voters of Arizona in November 2002 set the stage for new gaming compacts between the State and the respective tribes. An important provision of Proposition 202 was the sharing of gaming revenues with the State. A portion of the revenue to be shared can be retained by a tribe and distributed itself. Specifically, Proposition 202 states: "The Tribe shall make twelve percent (12%) of its total annual contribution under Section 12(B) in either or both of the following forms: Distributions to cities, towns, or counties for government services that benefit the general public, including public safety, mitigation of the impacts of gaming, or promotion of commerce and economic development. Deposits to the Commerce and Economic Development Commission Local Communities Fund established by A.R.S. Section 41-1505.12." The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation has opted for option one (above) and therefore distributes these "12 percent" funds directly to cities, towns, or counties through our State Shared Revenue Grants Program. Since the law requires that all funds be distributed to cities, towns, and counties, the other potential grantees are required to cooperate with either a city, town, or county entity to receive any grant funding and act as a pass-through for the other agencies. This process is used throughout Arizona with Tribal Governments that choose to directly distribute a portion of their gaming funds. Cities, towns, and counties are asked to provide resolutions accepting these grants and acting as pass-through agencies for non-municipal entities that are successful grant recipients. The Pine-Strawberry Fire District has applied to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for $34,602.78 to support the purchase of thirteen state-of-the-art very high frequency (VHF) public safety radios for first responders for the Fire District. According to the grant application, a resolution from a county or municipality is required stating proof of support and sponsorship and that the county or municipality will act as a pass-through agency for the grant funds.

Evaluation

The Pine-Strawberry Fire District is requesting the Board of Supervisors to adopt the attached resolution to comply with the grant application requirements.

Conclusion

The Pine-Strawberry Fire District has a critical need to replace outdated technology and procure new state-of-the-art very high frequency (VHF) public safety radios for first responders for the Fire District. The District will be addressing the need to replace this equipment through this grant application.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution number 21-04-05.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 21-04-05 in support of a grant application in the amount of $34,602.78 that is being submitted to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation by the Pine-Strawberry Fire District (PSFD); authorizing Gila County to act as the fiscal agent for the PSFD; and agreeing to accept funding from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation on behalf of the PSFD. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
Grant Application
21-04-05 Resolution