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Regular Agenda Item 4. O.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	09/06/2022
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Adopt Resolution No. 22-09-03 in support of a gaming grant application submitted by Hellsgate Fire District to the Gila River Indian Community.

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 the purchase of new mobile and handheld radios. 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 FY2023 Grant Application to the Gila River Indian Community is July 1, 2022. The grant application was submitted on February 24, 2022, and requested $36,969.87 for six new mobile radios for front-line vehicles and 6 new portable handheld radios for staff. 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. HFD is requesting the Board adopt Resolution No. 22-09-03 supporting the application submittal and subsequent award from the Gila River Indian Community. HFD is requesting the Board accept the grant award on behalf of HFD and act as the pass-through agency.

Evaluation

Hellsgate Fire District was notified that GRIC plans to award the gaming grant for the purchase six new mobile radios and six new handheld radios in the amount of $36,970.

Conclusion

Hellsgate Fire District is seeking support from Gila County, by the adoption of Resolution No. 22-09-03, of their application and a subsequent award from the Gila River Indian Community for funding to purchase six new mobile radios and six portable handheld radios will be funded and Gila County can act as the pass-through agency.

Recommendation

Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 22-09-03 in support of the grant application submitted by Hellsgate Fire District and award from the Gila River Indian Community for the purchase of six new mobile radios and six new portable handheld radios.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-09-03 in support of a gaming grant application submitted by Hellsgate Fire District and award from Gila River Indian Community in the amount of $36,970 to purchase six new mobile radios for front-line vehicles and 6 new portable handheld radios for staff, and to act as the fiscal agent by agreeing to be a pass-through agency and accepting funding on behalf of Hellsgate Fire District. (Morey Morris)

Attachments
Resolution 22-09-03
GRIC Grant Application