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Tribe Makes Payment of $125,000 to Assist El Dorado County With Public Safety

Posted on: Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 17:30 CDT

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Funds County Law Enforcement Services

SHINGLE SPRINGS, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians made a payment this week of $125,000 to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors for Law Enforcement Services. The Tribe's assistance will strengthen the administration of public safety programs and services throughout the region.

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As part of their County Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians made a commitment to contribute financial resources toward the support of El Dorado County public safety and law enforcement. Per the MOU, the first $500,000 will be devoted to the purchase of police vehicles, hiring of additional law enforcement officers and other tangibles that the County's Board concludes are needed to protect the safety of El Dorado County residents. Additionally, the Tribe in its agreement advanced the County $250,000 before the Red Hawk Casino opened. Since 2008, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians has supported several county projects across the region with more than $15 million in funding.

"We are happy to support the County in any effort that affects the safety and well-being of our community, including our neighbors," said Chairman Nick Fonseca of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.

About the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is a federally recognized tribe located in El Dorado County, California. The tribe, whose members consist of Miwok, Maidu and Nisenan Indians, governs the Shingle Springs Rancheria, a 160-acre Indian reservation in Shingle Springs, Calif. The tribe seeks to honor and protect their territory and cultural heritage to benefit future generations. The Shingle Springs tribe owns and operates the Red Hawk Casino, providing employment to their tribal members and surrounding communities. Its revenues enhance the Tribal Government's ability to meet the essential needs of the membership.

Media Contact: Joely Proudfit, PR Consultant Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians / Naqmayam Communications 650-255-2860 jproudfit@naqcom.com

SOURCE Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

Source: PR Newswire

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