HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 11-31RESOLUTION NO. 11-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN
COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS.
WHEREAS,in 2002,Proposition 202 authorized new gaming
compacts between the State of Arizona and Arizona Indian Tribes
which included sharing of gaming revenues; and
WHEREAS,a portion of this state -shared revenue in an
amount of 12% can be retained by an Indian Tribe and distributed
to cities,towns or counties for government services that:1)
benefit the general public;2)mitigate the impacts of gaming;
and/or 3) promote commerce and economic development; and
WHEREAS, private, not -for-profit organizations wishing to
access Proposition 202 funding to provide public benefits must
secure sponsorship from a city, town or county before making
application.Said sponsorship must be expressed in a resolution
passed by the local government sponsor.
WHEREAS,the Gila Indian Community (the "Community")has
decided to exercise its option to retain and administer the 12%
share itself and has adopted guidelines and procedures for this
new program; and
WHEREAS,the Community developed an expanded list of
"priority areas"for which funding will be concentrated,
including public safety,transportation,healthcare services,
economic development, and education.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
Staff is authorized to submit an application, on behalf of East
Valley Adult Resources,to the Gila River Indian Community for
Proposition 202 funds,and the Mayor is authorized to sign the
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application,contracts and grant documents for receipt and
distribution of the Proposition 202 funds for the operation of
the transportation program at the Apache Junction Active Adult
Center in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
Section 2:
The Mayor is authorized to execute a Grant Pass Through
Agreement between the City of Apache Junction and the East
Valley Adult Resources Board of Directors for use of the funds
if the grant is awarded.
Section 3:
The Mayor is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to
Implement and complete the activities submitted in the
application.
Section 4:
The City Manager or his or her designee is hereby authorized to
take whatever steps necessary to administer and procure the
funding.
Section 5:
The City has no duties under or related to this resolution other
than to receive the funds and deliver same to East Valley Adult
Resources;the determination as to the amount of funding is
solely at the discretion of the Gila River Indian Community. All
parties agree there are no third -party beneficiaries to this
document.
Section 6:
If awarded funding, East Valley Adult Resources will provide the
City of Apache Junction copies of all reports and documents
related to the project funded by the Gila River Indian
Community.
Section 7:
The City Council supports this grant request for funding and if
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awarded will administer the funds directly to East Valley Adult
Resources as a pass through grant.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS OlsTDAY OF JUKE , 2011.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 21ST DAY OF KBE JUNE , 2011.
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"JOHN S. INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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