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Regular Agenda Item 3. H.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	05/07/2019
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Gila River Indian Community electronic grant application approval for Hellsgate Fire District.

Background Information

Hellsgate Fire District (HFD) is a small rural district covering several small residential areas within northern Gila County and has limited resources to fund purchase of cardiac heart monitors. HFD is made up of several adult (55+) RV parks and retirement communities. HFD also covers an area 15 miles east of Highway 260. Both demographic areas attribute a higher number of patients that require monitoring and stabilization. 80% of HFD calls are medical-related where the equipment is used for basic monitoring of vitals to shock therapy if necessary. The deadline to submit the FY2019 Grant Application to the Gila River Indian Community was March 29, 2019, at 5:00 pm. The grant application that was electronically submitted on March 29, 2019, is requesting $115,000 for the replacement of 3 cardiac heart monitors that are old, outdated and not able to be updated with new protocols, and out of service. Under the tribal gaming compacts, tribes with casinos contribute 1 to 8% of their gaming revenue each year to the state, cities, towns, and counties. The contribution is determined on a sliding scale based on the amount of gaming revenue. 12% is distributed by the tribe to cities, towns, and counties of their choosing for community services and public safety programs for local government.

Evaluation

If the Gila River Indian Community Gaming Grant is awarded in whole or in part, HFD will purchase new first responder field monitoring equipment needed to treat a wide range of cardiac emergencies in the pre-hospital setting.

Conclusion

HFD is requesting assistance from the Gila River Indian Community in the amount of $115,000 to purchase new first responder field monitoring equipment. The electronic submission deadline for the grant application was March 29, 2019, at 5:00 pm. If a grant is awarded, HFD will be responsible for the procurement of the equipment and all grant reporting to the Gila River Indian Community. Gila County will act as the pass-through entity to receive the grant funds.

Recommendation

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approval the electronic submission of a Grant Application to the Gila River Indian Community on March 29, 2019, in the amount of $115,000 and, if awarded, it will be used by HFD to purchase new first responder field monitoring equipment.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to authorize Finance Department's electronic submission of the FY2019 Gila River Indian Community Gaming Grant Application for Hellsgate Fire District in the amount of $115,000 to purchase new first responder field monitoring equipment. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
Hellsgate Fire District Grant Application