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Regular Agenda Item 2. R.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/16/2024
Submitted For:	Woody Cline	Submitted By:	Cathy Melvin, Executive Assistant
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 3
Fiscal Year:	2023 - 2024	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	4/1/24 to 4/1/25	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Approval of Economic Development Agreement No. 03122024.

Background Information

Every year funds are budgeted to support economic development activities. The George Belvado Jr. Memorial Sports Association has applied to Gila County for an economic development grant in the amount of $10,000 to support construction of a meeting and exhibition building at the Belvado Park in San Carlos.

Under ARS 11-254, contributions maybe made to any governmental agency or to a non-profit corporation that enjoys and maintains federal tax-exempt status as long as all monies are utilized for the purpose determined to be public by the Board. The George Belvado, Jr. Memorial Sports Association is a non-profit organization and it will provide the direct benefit of advertising the County's support on all printed materials and signage at the park.

Evaluation

Conclusion

Funds are available. After reviewing the application/agreement, and asking any necessary questions, the Board shall determine if the request is for the benefit of the public. The Board may approve Economic Development Agreement No. 03122024 if the Board determines it to be for the benefit of the public. The funds shall be used for the specific purpose described above.

District 3 Supervisor Woody Cline would like to provide the George Belvado Jr.Memorial Sports Association with an economic development grant in the amount of $10,000 to support the construction of a meeting and exhibition building at the Belvado Park in San Carlos.

Recommendation

After evaluation, the Board may approve Economic Development Agreement No. 03122024 with the George Belvado Jr. Memorial Sports Association if the Board has determined that the contribution will be utilized for the benefit of the public. The economic development grant will be funded through District 3 constituent funds.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 03122024 between Gila County and the George Belvado Jr. Memorial Sports Association in the amount of $10,000 that will be used toward the construction of a meeting and exhibition building at the Belvado Park in San Carlos, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Woody Cline)

Attachments
Economic Development Agreement No. 03122024
Belvado Request 2024