Vote — approved

Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes
Thomas Galvin	absent

Ayes: Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko, Steve Gallardo Absent: Thomas Galvin

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23. ACCEPT FUNDS FROM ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ACTIVITIES Approve the application and acceptance of grant funds in the amount not-to-exceed $1,418,417.40 for the purpose of reimbursement from Arizona Department of Economic Security for Title IV-D child support activities performed by the Clerk of the Superior Court. The grant award begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. Authorize the Chairman to sign all documents related to these grant funds, as applicable. The Clerk of the Superior Court indirect rate for FY25 is 43.52%, but the grantor has a cap of 66% of the total indirect cost recovery. Total grant indirect costs are estimated to be $430,110.96 recoverable and $221,572.31 not recoverable. The grant award is reoccurring and has been awarded to the department in previous years. The cash or in-kind match is not applicable. Future ongoing cash contributions are not required after the grant period. The grant award is a mandated function, the Clerk’s Office statutorily prescribed duties includes providing programs to assist in the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support. The Clerk’s Office engages in court-related records management and financial services to support the court in the administration and processing for support-related activities. The award is non-competitive, as we are the only entity statutorily prescribed to perform these activities. If awarded, the department will absorb the costs of the grant award totaling $221,572.31. The overall grant budget will be adjusted as necessary to accommodate this grant through a future reconciliation. (Consult with Office of Budget and Finance - Budget Division for budget appropriations) Grant revenues are not local revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation, and therefore, expenditure of the funds is not prohibited by the budget law. (C-16-25-002-X-00)

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