TITLE
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona approving and adopting a Fiscal Agent/ Grant Agreement in support of the funding awarded by Gila River Indian Community to Maricopa CAASA dba Be Awesome, Inc. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The City of Maricopa Mayor and City Council shall discuss and potentially sign a Resolution agreeing to be the Fiscal Agent for MCAASA dba Be Awesome, who was awarded grant monies from the 12% Grant Program from Gila River Indian Community.
In 2002, Arizona tribes and the Governor concluded negotiations of a new standard form Tribal/State Gaming Compact (“Compact”), which was subsequently approved by the Arizona voters. In Section 12 of the Compact, each tribe agreed to contribute a portion of its gaming revenues in exchange for substantial exclusivity covenants by the State. Tribes must deposit 88% of this contributed revenue into the Arizona Benefits Fund. By law, the State must use this contributed revenue to support education, healthcare, and other programs that benefit Arizona residents. A tribe may elect to distribute the remaining 12% (the 12% Contribution”) directly to the cities, towns and counties of its choosing.
For 2025, the Gila River Indian Community (“Community”) has elected to award its 12% Contribution directly through its 12% Grant Program. Through the 12% Grant Program, the Community accepts applications from cities, towns, counties, and other organizations seeking funding to support services that benefit the general public. The Community looks forward to supporting the Arizona community with grants made through the 12% Grant Program.
Proposals must address one or more of the following priority areas:
1) Economic Development
2) Education
3) Healthcare and Health Services
4) Public Safety
5) Transportation
MCAASA dba Be Awesome was awarded funding in the amount of $7,300 for the purpose of enhancing transportation services to and from the City of Maricopa .
…PRESENTER
This item will be presented by Matt Kozlowski, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that Mayor and City Council approve a Resolution supporting acceptance of funding awarded by Gila River Indian Community to MCAASA dba Be Awesome and agree to act as the designated Fiscal Agent of such funding.