Recently the City of Marquette Police Department asked the City of Marquette (City) to serve as the fiscal pass-through agent for funding from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. They plan to ask the Tribe for $10,485.83 for fitness equipment. In consideration of the City agreeing to act as a pass-through, the Marquette Police Department agrees to dedicate any funds received from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to the purposes set forth in the attached agreement prepared by the City Attorney.

Proceeds from the Tribe's 2% gaming revenue would be used to fund the request; gaming regulations require that a local municipality serve as the fiscal agent for such awards. This payment is not allocated to the City of Marquette government but is a contribution to the Marquette Police Department.