6.5.27.030 Findings

The Council hereby finds that:

(a) the Pueblo administers programs impacting economic development, housing, education, environmental quality, infrastructure, and other local government needs and services; and

(b) the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Division of Energy and Mineral Development has issued a solicitation for the Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant; and

(c) the Council desires to utilize Federal grant funding to evaluate the energy potential and available resources on the Pueblo and to continue its interest in the development of renewable energy systems to support the Pueblo's needs; and

(d) the Council is interested in developing energy resources to create affordable and reliable energy systems for the Pueblo's residents and commercial businesses; and

(e) the Council authorizes San Ildefonso Services, LLC by contract to administer and manage the services permitted under the EMPD grant funding, should funding be granted.