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Regular Agenda Item 3. H.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/21/2020
Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Gila River Indian Community electronic FY2020 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. The deadline to submit the FY2020 Grant Application to the Gila River Indian Community was April 3, at 5:00 pm. The grant application that was electronically submitted on April 3, 2020, is requesting $49,507 for a critical breathing air compressor project that will produce purified air that can be pumped into the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) tanks that fire fighters wear when entering into toxic air environments. 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 the air compressor equipment.

Conclusion

HFD is requesting assistance from the Gila River Indian Community in the amount of $49,507 to purchase new breathing air compressor equipment. The electronic submission deadline for the grant application was April 3, 2020, 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 April 3, 2020, in the amount of $49,507 and, if awarded, it will be used by HFD to purchase new breathing air compressor equipment.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve the electronic submission of the FY2020 Gila River Indian Community Gaming Grant Application for Hellsgate Fire District in the amount of $49,507 to purchase new breathing air compressor equipment. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
FY2020 Gila River Grant Application