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ARF- 2584

Regular Agenda Item 4. C.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/24/2014
Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk, BOS, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Department:	Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Information

Request/Subject

Town of Miami's FY 2014-2015 Economic Development Grant Request for its Cobre Valley Community Transit System's Dial-A-Ride Program and annual report of the Program's activities.

Background Information

On August 20, 2012, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)-Economic Development Grant with the Town of Miami in the amount of $74,700 so that the Town of Miami could purchase the Cobre Valley Community Transit (CVCT) building located in Miami, AZ.

On November 13, 2012, the BOS approved the issuance of a one-time economic development grant in the amount of $25,000 to the Town of Miami for the continued operation and expansion of its CVCT System, in particular its Dial-A-Ride Program, providing that an IGA was presented to the BOS for signature at a future BOS meeting. Granting of these funds was allowed per the requirements outlined in A.R.S. § 11-254.

On February 5, 2013, the BOS and the Town of Miami entered into an IGA in order to release a $25,000 economic development grant to the Town of Miami for its CVCT System.

Evaluation

The Town of Miami is requesting the Board of Supervisors' approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between both entities in order to provide the Town with an economic development grant in the amount of $31,500 to assist with the continued operation of its CVCT Dial-A-Ride Program. The requested funds would be provided utilizing fiscal year 2014-2015 budgeted funds.

Conclusion

Without continued support from Gila County, the continuation of the Cobre Valley Community Transit System's Dial-A-Ride Program will be in jeopardy.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Manager of the Town of Miami provide the Board of Supervisors with an annual update on the activities of the CVCT Dial-A-Ride Program per the requirements of the IGA executed by both parties on February 5, 2013, and a request for economic development funds to assist with the continuation of the Dial-A-Ride Program.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to provide an update on the activities of the Town of Miami's Cobre Valley Community Transit System; approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (Economic Development Grant) between Gila County and the Town of Miami in the amount of $31,500, to be paid from the County's 2014-2015 fiscal year budget in order to assist the Town of Miami with its Cobre Valley Community Transit System, specifically, the Dial-A-Ride Program; and further, the Board determines this is for the benefit of the public and will improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of Gila County. (Jerry Barnes)

Attachments
Intergovernmental Agreement No. 060314-2 with Town of Miami for Dial-A-Ride Program 2014-2015
Request from Town of Miami for an Economic Development Grant for CVCT programs
Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Miami for Dial-A-Ride program 2013-2014
Legal Explanation