Resolution No. SI-R18-023: Approving San Ildefonso Services, LLC, to Evaluate Options to Establish a Tribally-Owned and Operated Telecommunications Cell Tower AKA "Totavi Cell Tower Project"

At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 19th day of September, 2018, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Pueblo recognizes the need to expand employment opportunities for tribal members in the energy, utility, and telecommunications industry; and

WHEREAS, the Pueblo also recognizes the need to expand infrastructure that serves its members, including telecommunications utilities; and

WHEREAS, San Ildefonso Services, LLC, is chartered under tribal law as a single member limited liability company wholly owned by the Pueblo, and the Governor and Council serve as the Member's Representatives; and

WHEREAS, San Ildefonso Services, LLC, understands that there are potential economic benefits and rewards for tribal members beyond what is currently available at the Pueblo, and that expanding the telecommunications infrastructure at the Pueblo will enhance employment and other opportunities to the Pueblo and its members; and

WHEREAS, the Totavi Cell Tower Project, a proposed tribally-owned and operated cell tower project, is a promising opportunity to receive funding through the development of a cell tower including the opportunity to obtain grant and loan programs, to seek out new energy, utility, and telecommunication resources; and

WHEREAS, San Ildefonso Services, LLC, requests approval and support from the Pueblo to take the initial steps to establish the Totavi Cell Tower Project as a 100% tribally-owned, operated, and managed business conducted by San Ildefonso Services, LLC; and

WHEREAS, San Ildefonso Services, LLC, is evaluating options to apply for and obtain grant and/or loan funding for the Totavi Cell Tower Project; and

WHEREAS, the Council has determined that it is prudent and in the best interests of the Pueblo to authorize San Ildefonso Services, LLC to evaluate options to apply for and obtain grant/loan funding for the Totavi Cell Tower Project and requests that San Ildefonso Services, LLC provide a written report to the Council within sixty (60) days on the options available for funding the project, proposed funding and repayment terms, revenue projections, and other requirements necessary for the development of the Totavi Cell Tower Project, including the leasing of tribal lands and the delivery of electrical and other utilities.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

(a) The Council hereby authorizes San Ildefonso Services, LLC to evaluate options to apply for and obtain grant and loan funding for the Totavi Cell Tower Project; and

(b) The Council hereby directs San Ildefonso Services, LLC provide a written report to the Council within sixty (60) days on the options available for funding the project, proposed funding and repayment terms, revenue projections, and other requirements necessary for the development of the Totavi Cell Tower Project, including the leasing of tribal lands and the delivery of electrical and other utilities; and

(c) The Governor is authorized to take such actions as deemed necessary to carry out the intent and direction of this Resolution.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on September 19, 2018, at a meeting with a vote of 10 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining and 0 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): Council Representatives

DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:

Resolution No. SI-R18-023 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 19th day of September, 2018, 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 ______________________, 2018.

Perry Martinez, Governor

Presented by the Governor to the Council on the ____ day of ____________, 2018.

COUNCIL'S ACTION:

Override of Governor's veto:

{ } YES

{ } NO

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2018, 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