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3. F.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/15/2021
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Adoption of Resolution No. 21-06-02 to approve the submittal and subsequent award of a grant by the Tonto Apache Tribe to the Gisela Valley Fire District in the amount of $6,854.67; and agree for Gila County to be the fiscal agent for said grant award.

Background Information

Under the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compacts, tribes with casinos contribute 1 to 8 percent of their gaming revenue each year to the State, and to cities, towns, and counties. Contributions are determined on a sliding scale based on the amount of gaming revenue. Each tribe reports its Class III Net Win to ADG on a monthly and quarterly basis. Arizona Department of Gaming audits the tribes' gaming revenues and contributions. Tribal contributions are distributed as follows: 12 percent is distributed by the tribe to the cities, towns, and counties of their choosing for community services and public safety programs for local governments. The Gisela Valley Fire District is requesting assistance from the Tonto Apache Tribe for gaming grant funding to support its radio equipment replacement program. Many of the radios are over 15 years old and are obsolete and failing. Communications are critical when responding to emergency situations.

Evaluation

The Gisela Valley Fire District is reaching out to the Tonto Apache Tribe, who are part of the gaming compact to secure funding for its radio equipment replacement program.

Conclusion

By the Board of Supervisors adopting Resolution No. 21-06-02, it will allow Gila County to be the fiscal agent for the Gisela Valley Fire District and accept $6,854.67 of grant funding from the Tonto Apache Tribe on behalf of the Gisela Valley Fire District.

Recommendation

Chief Quarles and the Gisela Valley Fire District governing board recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution No. 21-06-02.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 21-06-02 in support of a grant application submitted to the Tonto Apache Tribe by the Gisela Valley Fire District; authorizing Gila County to act as the fiscal agent for the Gisela Valley Fire District; and accepting funding in the amount of $6,854.67 from the Tonto Apache Tribe on behalf of the Gisela Valley Fire District. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
Resolution No. 21-06-02
Tonto Apache Grant Application