03 05 26 RES NO R2026.XX TOHONO OODHAM INTERNAL FINAL.DOCX

RESOLUTION NO. R2026.28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TEMPE, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY 
OF TEMPE'S APPLICATION FOR GAMING GRANT FUNDS FROM 
THE TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION.
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes § 5-601.02 authorizes the State of Arizona and Arizona tribes 
to enter into gaming contracts and permits the establishment of the Tohono O’odham 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 Tohono O’odham 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 Tohono O’odham Nation 
with the fund requests would support the program listed below as further set forth in the application:
1.
Double Butte Cemetery Preservation. This request invests in the historical 
preservation of Double Butte Cemetery. A recent comprehensive study 
and report by Aztec Engineering evaluated site infrastructure as well as 
historical elements such as grave markers/grave plots and made 
recommendations for improvements that should be prioritized at Double 
Butte Cemetery. Grant request in the amount of One Hundred Thousand 
($100,000) 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 application for funds 
from the Tohono O’odham Nation for the purpose of supporting programs as further set 
forth in its application.
2.
That the City Manager or their designee is authorized to forward the above approved 
application to Tohono O’odham 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