| ITEM #: 6. DATE: 03/02/2026 AI #:3127 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2026 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY REVENUE SHARING GRANT PROPOSALS |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager |
SUMMARY
The Gila River Indian Community is seeking requests for funding proposals for their 2026 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, 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2512 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THREE PUBLIC SAFETY APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 STATE SHARED REVENUE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, 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 $100,000 across three 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 2026 payments.
Responses are due via email no later than March 31, 2026. Notifications for funded applications awards will occur in Fall 2026.
Resolution 2026-2512 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 2026 payments.
Responses are due via email no later than March 31, 2026. Notifications for funded applications awards will occur in Fall 2026.
Resolution 2026-2512 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 three public safety applications requesting a total of $100,000 for city of Goodyear Public Safety Equipment & Supplies to support park rangers, police officers and the fire department, maximizing awareness of city needs while acknowledging that it is the Gila River Indian Community's discretion which activities, if any, to fund.
| Project Description | Amount | Department |
| Bikes for Park Rangers: 2 e-bikes and associated equipment to outfit bike patrols. | $7,500 | Parks |
| Fire Prevention Supplies: This request would fund various prevention-related supplies such as residential lock boxes to be distributed to vulnerable residents. | $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 |