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

Resolution No. R2026.22
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RESOLUTION NO. R2026.22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TEMPE, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SERVE AS A 
PASS THROUGH FOR THE SUBMISSION OF MARICOPA 
COUNTY 
COMMUNITY 
COLLEGES 
DISTRICT 
FOUNDATION’S APPLICATION FOR GAMING GRANT FUNDS 
FROM THE FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION.
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statute (“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 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, in the spirit of regional cooperation, the City of Tempe is willing to serve as a pass 
through entity for a portion of Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s statutory contribution to external 
organizations to which the tribe has awarded a grant, and
WHEREAS, the Maricopa County Community Colleges District Foundation has submitted a 
funding request application to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation to support the program listed below as 
further set forth in the application:
Maricopa County Community Colleges District Foundation - Student Emergency 
Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TEMPE, ARIZONA, as follows:
1.
That the City of Tempe agrees to serve as a pass through entity for the submission of 
Maricopa County Community Colleges District Foundation’s application for gaming 
grant funds from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for the purpose of supporting 
programs as further set forth in its application.
2.
That the City Manager or designee is authorized to forward the above approved 
application to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

Resolution No. R2026.22
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, 
this 5th day of March, 2026.
__________________________________________
Corey D. Woods, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kara A. DeArrastia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney