Resolution No. SI-R21-004: Northern Pueblo Housing Authority Evaluation Act of 2021

At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 29th day of April , 2021, the following law was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Pueblo currently contracts with the Northern Pueblo Housing Authority ("NPHA") to operate, manage, and administer housing programs and services for the Pueblo, including receiving and expending federal grant funds on behalf of the Pueblo as a third-party contractor; and,

WHEREAS, NPHA has experienced a number of detrimental events in the last several years including a high turnover rate in senior management positions and inadequate financial practices; and,

WHEREAS, NPHA has previously consisted of multiple northern Pueblos; however, NPHA currently consists of only two member Pueblos; and,

WHEREAS, the administrative efficiencies of having multiple Pueblos sharing the costs of administrative functions has largely been lost by the departure of other member Pueblos from NPHA; and,

WHEREAS, the Council desires to study and evaluate the current funding and operations of the NPHA to determine the best method to provide housing programs and services to the citizens of the Pueblo, including whether to make any modifications to the structure, scope, and delivery of housing programs and services.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled "NORTHERN PUEBLO HOUSING AUTHORITY EVALUATION ACT OF 2021."

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on April 29 , 2021, 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.

Terrence K. Garcia, Council Secretary

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives

DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:

Resolution No. SI-R21-004 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 30^th day of April , 2021, 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.

Terrence K. Garcia, Council Secretary

GOVERNOR'S ACTION:

{ X } APPROVED

{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:

On this 3^rd day of May , 2021.

Christopher Moquino, Governor

Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2021.

COUNCIL'S ACTION:

Override of Governor's veto:

{ } YES

{ } NO

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2021, 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.

Terrence K. Garcia, Council Secretary

NORTHERN PUEBLO HOUSING AUTHORITY EVALUATION ACT OF 2021

Section 1.1. Short Title

This enactment shall be known as the "NORTHERN PUEBLOS HOUSING AUTHORITY EVALUATION ACT OF 2021".

Section 1.2. Purpose

The purpose of the NPHA Evaluation Act is to authorize and direct the completion of a comprehensive study, evaluation, and analysis of the current funding and management of the Northern Pueblo Housing Authority ("NPHA") including options for improving the operation and delivery of housing programs and services.

Section 1.3. Findings

The Council hereby finds and declares that:

(a) The Pueblo currently contracts with the NPHA to operate, manage, and administer housing programs and services for the Pueblo, including receiving and expending federal grant funds on behalf of the Pueblo as a third-party contractor; and

(b) NPHA has experienced a number of detrimental events in the last several years including a high turnover rate in senior management positions and inadequate financial practices; and

(c) NPHA has previously consisted of multiple northern Pueblos; however, NPHA currently

consists of only two member Pueblos; and

(d) The administrative efficiencies of having multiple Pueblos sharing the costs of administrative functions has largely been lost by the departure of other member Pueblos from NPHA; and

(e) The Council desires to study and evaluate the current funding and operations of the NPHA to determine the best method to provide housing programs and services to the citizens of the Pueblo, including whether to make any modifications to the structure, scope, and delivery of housing programs and services.

Section 1.4. NPHA Report of 2021

(a) The Council hereby authorizes and directs the Governor, the Administrator, the Housing Committee or a designee, to conduct a written, comprehensive review, evaluation, and analysis of the current programs and services provided by NPHA and related issues ("NPHA Report of 2021").

(b) The NPHA Report of 2021 shall include the following:

i. The evaluation of the operation and delivery of housing programs and services provided to the Pueblo by NPHA;

ii. An evaluation of the management and staffing of NPHA including the status of the Board of Directors;

iii. The types and amounts of funding received by NPHA on behalf of the Pueblo for housing services to the Pueblo;

iv. The financial status of NPHA including current financial statements and practices, and the status of required financial audits;

v. The process to modify the current arrangement with NPHA or for dissolution of the corporation;

vi. An evaluation of the funding requirements for the Pueblo to operate a minimum housing program including likely available grant funding and any unmet financial obligations;

vii. Any other observations and recommendations to assist the Council in evaluating the delivery of housing services by NPHA including methods to improve the delivery, type, and scope of services.

(c) The NPHA Report of 2021 shall be completed and delivered to the Council within sixty (60) days of the effective date of the NPHA Evaluation Act.