| ITEM #: 6. DATE: 03/03/2025 AI #:2476 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | 2025 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY REVENUE SHARING GRANT PROPOSAL |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager |
SUMMARY
The Gila River Indian Community is seeking requests for funding proposals for their 2025 State Shared Revenue grant program. Proposals must address one or more of the following priority areas: economic development, education, healthcare, public safety, or transportation. Responses are due no later than March 31, 2025.
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2452 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY APPLICATION FOR STATE SHARED REVENUE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFER (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED). (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact at this time and there is no city match requirement for this grant. The total requested amount is $180,500 across four projects. If awarded, a future budget amendment will be necessary to accommodate the expenditures.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
In 2002, Arizona eligible voters approved Proposition 202, which implemented a new requirement that Tribal/State Gaming Compacts must include a provision that the compacting tribe would contribute a portion of its annual net gaming revenues (the "Annual Contribution") for the benefit of the general public. Pursuant to Proposition 202, each tribe may determine the recipients of 12 percent of its total annual contribution (the "State Shared Revenue grant program").
The Gila River Indian Community has announced a request for proposals from local governments and non-profit organizations for the distribution of the fiscal year 2025 payments.
Responses are due via email no later than March 31, 2025. Notifications for funded applications will be in August 2025, with funds available by October 25, 2025.
Resolution 2025-2452 is included as attachment A.
The Gila River Indian Community has announced a request for proposals from local governments and non-profit organizations for the distribution of the fiscal year 2025 payments.
Responses are due via email no later than March 31, 2025. Notifications for funded applications will be in August 2025, with funds available by October 25, 2025.
Resolution 2025-2452 is included as attachment A.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Gila River Indian Community offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $500,000. Awards made to the city over the past ten years have ranged from $35,000 to $120,000.
After engaging department directors for proposals, staff recommends the submission of one $180,500 public safety application for city of Goodyear Public Safety Equipment & Supplies to support park rangers, police officers and the fire department, maximizing awareness of city needs with the understanding that the Gila River Indian Community may elect to partially fund the request. The actual award will determine which projects are implemented using the funds.
After engaging department directors for proposals, staff recommends the submission of one $180,500 public safety application for city of Goodyear Public Safety Equipment & Supplies to support park rangers, police officers and the fire department, maximizing awareness of city needs with the understanding that the Gila River Indian Community may elect to partially fund the request. The actual award will determine which projects are implemented using the funds.
| Project Description | Amount | Department |
| Bikes for Park Rangers: 3 bikes and associated equipment to outfit bike patrols. | $8,000 | Parks |
| Residential Lock Boxes and Hydration Packs: The fire department's residential lock box program grants emergency access to homes when occupants can't open the door, preventing property damage from forced entry. There is currently a waiting list. This request would fund170 lock boxes for the community. The department has relied on corporate hydration donations from manufacturers with the last donation in 2023 now depleted. Hydration packets are a crucial supply, especially in summer. This request would fund 25,000 hydration packets, ensuring two per firefighter per shift. |
$30,000 | Fire |
| Online Reporting Computer for Lobby: This request is for an online reporting computer for the lobby at the Police Operations Building, allowing members of the public who do not have a computer, or are at the police station to make a report that meets the criteria for online reporting, an immediate avenue to report a crime. The request includes a stand, computer, touch screen monitor, keyboard, and printer. | $62,500 | Police |
| Reserve Radios: The Goodyear Police Department currently has enough radios for all sworn employees and professional staff employees whose position requires a police radio. This request would fund 10 police radios(radio, charger, battery, shoulder mic) for reserve officers, chaplains, and to have spares. | $80,000 | Fire |
| Total Request | $180,500 |