03 05 26 RES NO R2026.XX FT MCDOWELL INTERNAL FINAL.DOCX

RESOLUTION NO. R2026.21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TEMPE, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 
CITY OF TEMPE'S APPLICATIONS FOR GAMING GRANT 
FUNDS FROM THE FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION.
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 5-601.02 authorizes the State of Arizona and 
Arizona tribes to enter into gaming contracts and permits the establishment of the Fort McDowell Yavapai 
Nation State Shared Revenue program that now provides funds to eligible applicants such as cities, towns 
and counties for government services that benefit the general public, including public safety, mitigation 
of gaming impacts, and the promotion of commerce and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is offering grants to cities, towns, or counties 
under their state shared revenue agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tempe desires to seek gaming grant funds from the Fort McDowell 
Yavapai Nation with the funds used to support the programs listed below as further set forth in the 
applications:
1.
Citywide Cat Colony Management. 
2.
Financial Support for Youth Support Specialist Services. 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TEMPE, ARIZONA, as follows:
1.
That the City of Tempe approves the submission of the City of Tempe's applications for 
funds from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for the purpose of supporting programs 
as further set forth in its applications.
2.
That the City Manager or their designee is authorized to forward the above approved 
applications to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, 
this 5th day of March, 2026.
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Corey D. Woods, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kara A. DeArrastia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney