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Regular Agenda Item 4. L.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/02/2024
Submitted For:	Stephen Christensen	Submitted By:	Melissa Wile, Executive Assistant
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 1
Fiscal Year:	2023-2024	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	04/02/2024-04/02/2025	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Approval of Economic Development Agreement No.031424 with Strawberry Patchers Inc.

Background Information

Every year funds are budgeted to support economic development activities. Strawberry Patchers has applied to Gila County for an economic development grant in the amount of $250 to support Strawberry Patchers 26th Annual Quilt Show.

Under A.R.S. §11-254, contributions may be 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. Strawberry Patchers will provide the direct benefit of advertising the County.

Strawberry Patchers has requested funding to support Strawberry Patchers' 26th Annual Quilt Show. The proceeds from the sales at the quilt show will be used to provided funds and resources for various charitable organizations throughout Gila County. These organizations include, but are not limited to, Lacey Oldland Memorial Scholarship, National Association on Mental Illness, Warming Center, and Whispering Hope Ranch.

The organization will advertise Gila County by placing a Gila County Banner prominently at the event.

Evaluation

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. 031424 if the Board determines it to be for the benefit of the public. The funds shall be used for the specific purpose described above.

Conclusion

Funds are available, and after evaluation, the Board may approve the Economic Development Agreement No. 031424 that the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. All grant monies awarded to the non-profit shall be used for the purpose determined to be public by the Board.

District 1 Supervisor Christensen would like to provide Strawberry Patchers, Inc. with an economic development grant in the amount of $250 for Strawberry Patchers' 26th Annual Quilt Show.

Recommendation

After evaluation, the Board may approve the Economic Development Agreement No. 031424 with Strawberry Patchers Inc., 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 1 constituent funds.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No.031424 between Gila County and Strawberry Patchers, Inc. in the amount of $250 to sponsor Strawberry Patchers' 26th Annual Quilt Show, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

Attachments
Economic Development Agreement No. 031424
Request Letter
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