Resolution No. SI-R17-044: Authorizing the FY 2017-2019 Infant and Toddler Contract Amendment and Extension

At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 20th day of December, 2017, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Pueblo') is a sovereign and self-governing Tribe, recognized as such by the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, the Council is authorized to make laws for the Pueblo de San Ildefonso pursuant to Section 5 of the Agreement, the governing document of the Pueblo; and

WHEREAS, the Pueblo, by and through United States Public Laws 105-17 and 108-446, has contracted and administered key functions to the Pueblo through the Bureau of Indian Education to provide Early Childhood Education through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; and

WHEREAS, the Infant and Toddler program funding provides programs to assist in child find, screening, and other procedures for the early identification of children aged 0-5, parent training, and the provision of direct services; and

WHEREAS, the Pueblo currently operates and administers the Infant and Toddler program under the Pueblo's Education Department, Early Childhood Program, in compliance with all components of the application for contract; and

WHEREAS, the Pueblo wishes to amend and extend the contract for Infant and Toddler program funding for the 3-year period, FY 2017-2019, ending June 30, 2020 to assist in meeting the needs of our children.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Council hereby approves the amendment and extension of the existing Contract for the Infant and Toddler program for a three-year term ending June 30, 2020; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Council hereby approves and adopts this resolution in accordance with the requirements of the Agreement, according to published Council procedures, and authorizes and directs the Governor, or his designee, to take such actions as deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on December 20, 2017, at a meeting with a vote of in favor, opposed, abstaining and absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): CR Glenda Fred-Weahkee

DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:

Resolution No. SI-R17-044 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 20th day of December, 2017, pursuant to the Governing document of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Agreement"), GOVERNOR, Sec. 4 (c), and will become effective after signature by the Governor or veto override by the Council.

Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary

GOVERNOR'S ACTION:

{ } APPROVED

{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:

On this __________ day of ________________________, 2017.

James R. Mountain, Governor

Presented by the Governor to the Council on the ____ day of ____________, 2017.

COUNCIL'S ACTION:

Override of Governor's veto:

{ } YES

{ } NO

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2017, at a meeting with a vote of ______ in favor, _____ opposed, _____ abstaining and _____ absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary