03 05 26 RES NO R2026.XX PASCUA YAQUI INTERNAL FINAL.DOCX

Resolution No. R2026.26
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RESOLUTION NO. R2026.26
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 PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE.
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes § 5-601.02 authorizes the State of Arizona and Arizona 
tribes to enter into gaming grant contracts and permits the establishment of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe 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 Pascua Yaqui Tribe 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 Pascua Yaqui Tribe 
with the funds used to support the programs listed below as further set forth in the applications:
1.
Bridge Shelter Multi-Use Playground. Community Health and 
Human Services - Housing Services’ newest low-barrier homeless 
bridge shelter is located at 1915 E. Apache Blvd. and is seeking 
funding to build a dog run. The dog run will provide a safe and 
welcoming space for shelter residents and pets to exercise, socialize, 
and recharge while transitioning to stable housing. Grant request in 
the amount of Sixty-Three Thousand Two Hundred and Six ($63,206) 
Dollars.
2.
Tempe Center for the Arts Indigenous Programming. Tempe 
Center for the Arts (TCA) presents two free annual events, Indigena 
and Native Holiday Market by OXDX, focused on highlighting 
Indigenous culture and amplifying the reach of Indigenous artists. 
Grant request in the amount of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars.
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 Pascua Yaqui Tribe 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 Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

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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

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