Vote — approved

Clint Hickman	yes
Jack Sellers	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Steve Gallardo	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain

Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin Absent: Steve GallardoRecused: Bill Gates

Item Text

37. RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR TRIBAL GAMING FUNDS FROM FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION Pursuant to the Board’s Resolution, regarding Processing of Tribal Gaming Fund Applications, dated May 31, 2016 (“Gaming Resolution”), Maricopa County is the administrative pass-through for tribal gaming applications (“Applications”) received pursuant to the State of Arizona Department of Gaming Compact (“Compact”). The Applications seek funds for government services that benefit the general public , including public safety, mitigation of the impacts of gaming, or promotion of commerce and economic development. Pursuant to the Board’s Gaming Resolution, Maricopa County defers substantive review of the Applications to the Tribal authorities and place these matters on the consent agenda. Pursuant to the Compact, Sections 12 (b) and (d), the Tribe shall perform the substantive review of applications and ensure 12% of its contributions under the Compact go to services that benefit the general public . Accordingly, authorize Maricopa County to accept and pass-through applications received pursuant to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation compact agreement for Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. The total amount of funds requested will not exceed $143,973.10. Grant Applicant: Achieving My Purpose Grant Program: Purpose of Wellness for Her Amount Requested: $7,500.00 Grant Applicant: Foster AZ Grant Program: Housing Project Amount Requested: $10,000.00 Grant Applicant: MCSO Grant Program: Evidence Collection Upgrade Amount Requested: $23,973.10 Grant Applicant: Phoenix Children's Foundation Grant Program: Comprehensive Medication and Firearm Safety Program Amount Requested: $25,000.00 Grant Applicant: Planned Parenthood Arizona Grant Program: Patient Care Funds Amount Requested: $27,500.00 Grant Applicant: Vitalant Foundation Grant Program: Bloodmobile Sponsorship Amount Requested: $50,000.00 Authorize the Chairman, or his designee in the Maricopa County Office of Budget and Finance, to sign all application documents and resolutions related to these grant funds, as applicable. Once grant awards are determined by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, additional Board action will be presented to authorize acceptance of the Tribal Gaming Grant funds. The grant award is one time and there is no cash or in-kind match requirement. Indirect costs are not applicable to Tribal Gaming Grants. Future ongoing cash contributions are not required after the grant period. The grant award is not a mandated function and the services provided by this grant benefit the general public , including public safety, mitigation of the impacts of gaming, or promotion of commerce and economic development. The grant award is competitively bid and determined by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. There are no costs that will need to be absorbed by the department’s operating budget. (C-18-23-093-X-00)

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