HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 19-27 RESOLUTION NO. 1 -27
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHEJUNCTION, ARZO A, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AK-CHIN I D AN COMMUNITY
OR PROPOSITION 22 FUNDS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO
ACCEPT THE FUNDS FOR POLICE SWAT SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, in 2002, Proposition 22 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 ) promote commerce and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the A -Chin 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 o
%%priority areas" for which funding will be concentrated,
including education, public safety, health, environment,
promotion of commerce, and economic and community development;
and
WHEREAS, the funds may be accepted by cities and towns
pursuant to A. R. S . 11-952 through an intergovernmental agreement
which establishes the obligations of the Community and any
grantee.
NOW, THEREFORE, E IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APAC E JUNCTION, ARIO A, AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-27
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Section 1 :
Staff is authorized to submit an application on behalf of the
City of Apache Junction Police Department, to the Ak-Chin Indian
Community for Proposition 202 funds, and the mayor is authorized
to sign the application, the form of the attached
intergovernmental agreement set forth in Exhibit A, and grant
documents for receipt and distribution of the Proposition 202
funds for SWAT safety equipment in an amount not to exceed
$16, 865 . 58 .
Section 2 :
The mayor is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to
implement and complete the activities submitted in the
application.
Section 3 :
The city manager or his or her designee is hereby authorized to
take whatever steps necessary to administer and procure the
funding.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS J-115L DAY OF _0jCLb&,, , 2019.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS IA' DAY OF OeAb, 2019.
4J-E—F F S Y
Mayor
ATTEST:
4 J NN FER P A
C t Cl
D i � erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
14.
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 19-27
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EXHIBIT
RESOLUTION N®® 1 -27
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Grant No: 19-1.01
Intergovernmental Agreement
Between
Alk-Chin Indian Community
and
City of Apache Junction
This Intergovernmental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between
the Ak-Chin Indian Community ("Community"), a federally recognized Indian tribe
having its principal place of business at 42507 W. Peters and Nall Road, Maricopa,
Arizona, 85138, and the City of Apache Junction (the "Grantee"), an Arizona Municipal
Corporation, having its principal place of business at 300 E. Superstition Blvd., Apache
Junction, Arizona, 85119.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Community Council is authorized pursuant to Article IV, Section (b) of
the Constitution of the Ak-Chin Indian Community to "negotiate and enter into
contracts with federal, state, local and tribal governments, and with individuals,
associations, corporations, enterprises or organizations"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted to cities incorporated pursuant to Title 9
of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the Grantee is authorized to enter into
agreements, such as this Agreement, and accept grant funding thereunder; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the Tribal/State Gaming Compact between the
Community and the State of Arizona ("Compact"), in exchange for substantial
exclusivity covenants by the state, the Community agreed to contribute a portion
of its annual gaming revenues for regulatory costs and other public benefits; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Compact Section 12(d), instead of making a deposit to the
state, the Community may award up to 12% of its annual contribution ("12%
Contribution") directly to cities, towns, or counties of the Community's choosing,
for services that benefit the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee submitted an application ("Application") to the Community for a
grant ("Grant") from the 12% Contribution; and
WHEREAS, the Community desires to award a 12% Contribution Grant to the Grantee
for the exclusive purpose of the project proposed in the Application ("Project"),
which the Grantee wishes to accept.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the Community hereby agrees to make, and the Grantee agrees to
accept, a Grant subject to the following terms and conditions:
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ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Contents of Agreement. The understanding between the parties will consist of
this Agreement and the Grantee's Application ("Application," as defined further in
Section 1.2), which (a) was signed by the Grantee on July 8, 2019; and (b) seeks
funding for the Project ("Project" is defined below in Section 1.2), that the Grantee
submitted to the Community and which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit "A."
1.2 General Definitions. Unless otherwise provided herein, when used in this
Agreement:
(a) "Application" means the application submitted by the Grantee, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment A and which
includes the following: (1) the Ak-Chin Indian Community Grant Cover
Sheet; (2) the narrative submitted by the Grantee; (3) any and all
attachments to the Application (including, but not limited to, proof of tax-
exempt status); and (4) any and all other documents submitted to the
Community by the Grantee or the municipality related to the Grantee's
Application and submitted in consideration for receiving a Grant.
(b) "Grant" means funding awarded by the Community as a part of the
Community's 12% Contribution.
(c) "Project" means the "Apache Junction SWAT Safety Equipment" program
or project described by the Grantee in its Application.
ARTICLE 11 - TERM
2.1 The term of this Agreement ("Term") will commence upon the effective date
("Effective Date") which shall be the later of either: 1) the date this Agreement is fully
executed by all parties; or 2) January 1, 2020.
2.2 Unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the Article Vill below or
extended upon the approval of the Community, which such approval may be given in
the form of a Community resolution, without requiring further written amendment of this
Agreement, the Term of this Agreement will expire on occurrence of the first of either:
(a) one (1) calendar year from the Effective Date; or (b) the date upon which (i) the
Project proposed in the Application (which is more fully described in Article III of this
Agreement) is completed, and (ii) the Community receives the Grantee's final report, as
described more fully in Article X below.
ARTICLE III - SCOPE
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The Grantee has overall responsibility for the timely completion of the Project
proposed in the Application in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement. The Grantee agrees and shall use the Grant exclusively for the Project as
detailed in the Application.
ARTICLE IV - AMOUNT AND AUTHORIZED USES OF GRANT FUNDS
4.1 In consideration of the various obligations undertaken by the Grantee pursuant to
this Agreement, as represented by the Grantee in the Application proposing the Project,
the Community agrees, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, to provide
the Grantee with a Grant in the amount of SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY-EIGHT CENTS ($16,865.58).
4.2 The Grantee will use the Grant exclusively to support the Project represented in
the Application, including costs attributable to and arising from providing those services
and activities that are part of the Project.
4.3 The Grant made under this Agreement has been awarded in reliance upon the
Grantee's proposal in the Application. Any material change in the Term or scope of the
Project must have the prior written approval of the Community, which may be given in
the form of a Community resolution, without requiring further written amendment of this
Agreement.
4.4 The Community reserves the right to terminate this Agreement, pursuant to
Article VIII, if the Grantee fails to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement or if the
Project changes in a material way.
4.5 Title to any property, both real and personal, purchased with this Grant shall be
taken in the name of the Grantee; provided that, if the Grantee fails to fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement during the Term of the Agreement, the property shall
be returned to the Community for contribution to another eligible recipient. At the
conclusion of the Term, the Community will not retain any rights or interests in any
property purchased with this Grant.
4.6 Unless otherwise stipulated in writing, this Grant is made with the understanding
that Community has no obligation to provide the Grantee with any other funding or
support except the amount granted in Article IV, Section 4.1 herein.
ARTICLE V - DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT
Upon the Community's receipt of a fully executed copy of this Agreement, and a
copy of the Grantee's W-9, the Community will issue to the Grantee Grant funding in the
amount set forth in Article IV, Section 4.1. Unless otherwise requested by the Grantee,
the Grant funding will be sent via Fed Ex or other express mail service to the Grantee at
the address provided in Article XI, Section 11.2, below.
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ARTICLE V1 - REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS
6.1 By executing this Agreement, the Grantee represents and warrants that:
(a) All resolutions or other formalities necessary to authorize the execution
and delivery of this Agreement by the person executing this Agreement on behalf
of the Grantee have been fully adopted, passed, or enacted by the Grantee's
governing body;
(b) This Agreement is valid and legally binding upon the Grantee and has
been executed and delivered by the Grantee in such manner and form as to
comply with all laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the Grantee.
(c) The representations, statements, and other matters contained in the
Application are true and complete and not misleading in any respect. The
Grantee is aware of no change that would require any modification to the
approved Application as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
6.2 The Grantee acknowledges that nothing contained in this Agreement, nor any act
of the Community or the Grantee, will be deemed or construed to create any principal
and agency, partnership, joint venture, or other similar association or relationship
between the Community and the Grantee.
ARTICLE V111 - DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
7.1 The Grantee will be considered in default if the Grantee: (a) uses Grant funds for
any purpose other than activities related to the Project; or (b) fails to perform its
obligations agreed to in this Agreement.
7.2 If the Community has reason to believe that the Grantee has defaulted on any
obligations under this Agreement, the Community will issue a Notice of Default ("Default
Notice"). No later than thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the Default Notice, the
Grantee shall deliver all reports, records, and accountings sufficiently necessary to
provide the Community with the current status of the Project, including but not limited to
information documenting the Grantee's use of the grant funding.
7.3 Upon the occurrence of any default, the Community may take appropriate action
to recapture the Grant funding. For purposes of this section, "appropriate action"
means any remedial action legally available, including, without limitation: (a) terminating
the Agreement; (b) suits for declaratory judgment, specific performance, or temporary or
permanent injunctions; and (c) and any other available remedy.
7.4 The Community may terminate this Agreement if the Community determines that
the Grantee has defaulted on its obligations under this Agreement. Prior to terminating
the Agreement, the Community will provide written Default Notice to the Grantee and
the Grantee has thirty (30) calendar days to either: (a) commence performing under the
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Agreement, which must be proven through documentation showing progress; or (b)
provide the Community with reports and other evidence refuting the allegation of
default. If the Grantee does not provide evidence of progress to the Community's
satisfaction, the Community may move forward with terminating this Agreement. If this
Agreement is terminated by the Community, the Grantee shall return to the Community
all Grant funding and/or any property purchased with the Grant funding.
7.5 The Ak-Chin Indian Community Courts shall have jurisdiction over disputes
arising under this Agreement.
ARTICLE Vill - TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
8.1 The Grantee may terminate this Agreement at any time during the Term by
providing thirty (30) calendar days' written notice to the Community and returning ALL
Grant funding to the Community.
8.2 The Community may terminate this Agreement if the Community determines that
the Grantee has defaulted on its obligations under this Agreement.
8.3 The Community's rights and remedies will survive termination of the Agreement.
ARTICLE IX - CERTIFICATIONS BY GRANTEE
9.1 In signing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies that:
(a) All of the representations and warranties of the Grantee as set forth in this
Agreement and the Application are valid and true; and
(b) The Grant funds awarded will be used for costs actually incurred or to be
incurred in fulfillment of the obligations agreed to in this Agreement; and
(c) The payment requested does not duplicate a payment or reimbursement
of costs and services received from any other source.
ARTICLE X - REPORTS
10.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Grantee must submit progress reports
that summarize both expenditures made and provide updates on the general status of
the Project no later than thirty (30) calendar days after:
(a) The first six (6) months of the Term; and
(b) Completion of the Project or end of the Agreement Term, whichever
occurs first. If a Grant was awarded to make a purchase, the date of
delivery of all items shall be deemed completion of the Project.
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10.2 Upon request by the Community, the Grantee shall provide promptly such
additional information, reports, and documents as the Community may request.
ARTICLEI - MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 All amendments, notices, requests, and disclosures of any kind made pursuant to
this Agreement shall be in writing.
11.2 Any communication will be deemed effective as of the date such communication
is received by the addressee, return receipt requested, delivered to the following
primary address listed for each party:
If tothe Community:
PRIMARY ADDRESS Ak-Chin Indian Community
c/o Council Executive Secretary
42507 W. Peters and Nall Rd.
aricopa, AZ 85138
Strickland & Strickland, P.C.
k-Chin Indian Community General Counsel
4400 E. Broadway, Suite 70
Tucson, Arizona 85711
If to the Grantee:
PRIMARY ADDRESS City of Apache Junction
c/o: Mayor Jeff Serdy
00 E. Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Apache Junction Police Department
TT : Thomas Kelly, Chief of Police
300 Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
11.3 This Agreement, including any right, benefit, or obligation arising hereunder, may
not be transferred or assigned without the prior written approval of the Community.
11.4 No delay or omission of the Community in exercising any right or remedy
available under this Agreement will impair any such right or remedy, or constitute
waiver of any default, or an acquiescence thereto.
11.5 The invalidity of any provision of this Agreement will not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions hereof.
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11.6 This Agreement, and any attachments or incorporated documents, constitutes
the entire agreement between the Community and the Grantee, and supersedes all
prior oral and written agreements between the parties hereto with respect to this Grant.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1, Section 1.1 of this Agreement, in the event of
any inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and anything contained in
the Exhibit A, the provisions of this Agreement will prevail.
11.7 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts. All such
counterparts will be deemed to be originals and together will constitute but one and the
same instrument.
11.8 Upon the Community's prior written approval, the Grantee is permitted to issue
press releases and host other publicity events highlighting the Grant from the
Community.
11.9 The Community reserves and has the exclusive right to waive any requirement or
provision under this Agreement; provided that, no act, by or on behalf of the
Community, will be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such requirement or
provision, unless the same be in writing expressly stated to constitute such waiver.
11.10 Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, nothing in this
Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of the Community's sovereign immunity. The
Grantee agrees to indemnify the Community with respect to any claims arising from the
Project funded by the Grant.
11.11 This Agreement is subject to and may be terminated by city in accordance with
the provision of A.R.S. 38-51
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed
by their respective, duly authorized representatives, as of the day and year written
below.
COMMUNITY GRANTEE:
AK-CHIN I AN COMMUNITY CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
Jeff Serdy
Robert Miguel Mayor
Chairman
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
Jennifer Pena
Victoria A. Smith Deputy City Clerk
Council Executive Secretary
APPROVAL AS TO FORM: APPROVAL AS TO FORM:
Community Counsel Richard J. Stern
it Aftnrns
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