Consent 3.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 09/14/2021
- Title:
- Resolution to accept funds as a pass through for Sunsites Pearce Fire District
- Submitted By:
- Tim Mattix, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
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Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 21-19 accepting a grant award from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) in the amount of $88,919 for the Sunsites-Pearce Fire District Fire Truck Replacement project, replacing an out-of-date firefighting brush truck; grant funding is awarded through a portion of the GRIC's revenue sharing pursuant to the terms of the Gaming Compact agreement between Arizona Tribes and the State of Arizona Government.
Background:
Tthe Sunsites-Pearce Fire District, operating since 1973, is a special taxing district formed in Cochise County; and is in receipt of a grant award from the Gila River Indian Community in the amount of $88,919.
Funding for these grants is provided by a portion of Gila River Casino's annual revenues as a provision of Proposition 202 approved by Arizona voters in 2002, which created gaming compacts between the State of Arizona and Arizona Tribes and the intent of this funding is to support cities, towns and counties in providing government services that benefit the general public; and many Indian Nations contribute their portion of funding directly to the state for distribution; the Gila River Indian Community chooses a direct disbursement to local governments; the district is in need of supplemental funding to replace an out-of-date and out of compliant Firefighting brush truck, thus enhancing the capability and safety of the fire district.
The County will receive funds on the behalf of the District. The County will disperse the funds to the District upon receipt from GRIC. The District will procure the equipment and comply with all additional grant requirements.
Funding for these grants is provided by a portion of Gila River Casino's annual revenues as a provision of Proposition 202 approved by Arizona voters in 2002, which created gaming compacts between the State of Arizona and Arizona Tribes and the intent of this funding is to support cities, towns and counties in providing government services that benefit the general public; and many Indian Nations contribute their portion of funding directly to the state for distribution; the Gila River Indian Community chooses a direct disbursement to local governments; the district is in need of supplemental funding to replace an out-of-date and out of compliant Firefighting brush truck, thus enhancing the capability and safety of the fire district.
The County will receive funds on the behalf of the District. The County will disperse the funds to the District upon receipt from GRIC. The District will procure the equipment and comply with all additional grant requirements.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
n/a
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The fire district will not be able to receive funding.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Send one original resolution to Chief Hershey to submit to Gila River Nation.
Chief Allen Hershey
Sunsites-Pearce Fire District
Office: 520-826-3645
Fax: 520-826-3586
ahershey@sunsitesfire.org
P.O. Box 507
Pearce, AZ 85625
Chief Allen Hershey
Sunsites-Pearce Fire District
Office: 520-826-3645
Fax: 520-826-3586
ahershey@sunsitesfire.org
P.O. Box 507
Pearce, AZ 85625