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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona supporting Maricopa Wells Middle School and agreeing to act as the designated fiscal agent for such funding for the grant application to the AK Chin Indian Community funding Maricopa Wells Middle School Program to Purchase IT Equipment. 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 Maricopa Wells Middle School to obtain $180,000 awarded by the 12% Grant Program from the Ak Chin 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 2019, the Ak Chin 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
Maricopa Wells Middle School were awarded $180,000 to purchase 10 laptops carts, with each cart holding 36 laptops. These carts will be used by all students at Maricopa Wells Middle School for the current district wide curriculum and mandated state assessments. This item will be presented by Jennifer Brown, Administrative Services Director.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends Council to approved the Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona supporting the awarded grant to Maricopa Wells Middle School in the amount of $180,000 from the Ak Chin Indian Community and agree to act as the designated fiscal agent of such funding.