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Regular Agenda Item 4. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/06/2019
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Adoption of Resolution number 19-08-01 supports the application for a pass-through grant on behalf of the Hellsgate Fire District from the Ak-Chin Indian Community in the amount of $23,641 for a special all terrain rescue vehicle 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 Ak-Chin Indian Community 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 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. Hellsgate Fire District has applied to the Ak-Chin Indian Community for $23,641 for a special all terrain rescue vehicle. 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

Due to the short timeframe in which to submit the grant application, Hellsgate Fire District submitted the grant application to the Ak-Chin Indian Community. They have requested this resolution, so they can comply with the grant requirements. Hellsgate Fire Department serves a total of 38 square miles, with the target population of nearly 20,000 local community members and over 100,000 visitors to local forests in the surrounding area. The special all terrain rescue vehicle is able to access trails and hiking areas where their larger command or brush engines a They are situated between the Town of Payson Fire Department and the Christopher-Kohls Fire Department and have automatic aid agreements with both.

Conclusion

Hellsgate Fire District has a critical need for a better and safer way to access, treat, and rescue people in the forest. With this grant request, they will be addressing the need for a vehicle that can access, treat and rescue people where the larger vehicles are not able to traverse. If Hellsgate Fire District is awarded the funding from the Ak-Chin Indian Community Gaming Grant the award will be brought back to the Board of Supervisors for acceptance.

Recommendation

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution number 19-08-01 and acceptance of a pass-through grant on behalf of the Hellsgate Fire District from the Ak-Chin Indian Community in the amount of $23,641 for a special all terrain rescue vehicle for the Hellsgate Fire District.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 19-08-01 supporting the grant application of a pass-through grant on behalf of the Hellsgate Fire District from the Ak-Chin Indian Community in the amount of $23,641 for a special all terrain rescue vehicle for the Hellsgate Fire District. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
Resolution No. 19-08-01
Ak-Chin Grant Application