Resolution No. SI-R22-009: The IHS Special Diabetes Program for Indians Authorization Act
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso is currently a participant in the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI); and,
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the SDPI Program, both previous and current, in the area of nutrition education, diabetes prevention & treatment, physical fitness and activity promotion, and other public health & risk-reduction initiatives related to positive outcomes related to the prevention and diagnosis of diabetes-related conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the SDPI for a period of five (5) years during which the program will provide those services for the community that cannot otherwise be provided; and,
WHEREAS, The Council has determined it is in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize the Governor to request and negotiate a new five (5) year contract with IHS for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) beginning FY 2023.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled "THE IHS SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS AUTHORIZATION ACT."
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on September 2, 2022, at a meeting with a vote of 9 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining and 1 absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
M. Wayne Martinez, Council Secretary
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | X | |||
| Thomas Gonzales | X | |||
| M. Wayne Martinez, Jr. | X | |||
| Michael Martinez | X | |||
| Nichole S. Martinez | X | |||
| Raymond J. Martinez | X | |||
| Thomas Martinez | X | |||
| Denise Moquino | X | |||
| Nathan Sanchez | X | |||
| Irene Tse-Pe | X |
DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:
Resolution No. SI-R22-009 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 2nd day of September, 2022, 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.
M. Wayne Martinez, Council Secretary
{ X } APPROVED
{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:
On this 2nd day of September, 2022.
Christopher A. Moquino, Governor
Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2022.
Override of Governor's veto:
{ } YES
{ } NO
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | ||||
| Thomas Gonzales | ||||
| M. Wayne Martinez, Jr. | ||||
| Michael Martinez | ||||
| Nichole S. Martinez | ||||
| Raymond J. Martinez | ||||
| Thomas Martinez | ||||
| Denise Moquino | ||||
| Nathan Sanchez | ||||
| Irene Tse-Pe |
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2022, 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.
M. Wayne Martinez, Council Secretary
THE IHS SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS AUTHORIZATION ACT
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as the "THE IHS SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS AUTHORIZATION ACT."
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to authorize the Pueblo de San Ildefonso's request for new four (4) year contract with the Indian Health Service for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians ("SDPI").
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Pueblo") is currently a participant in the Indian Health Service ("IHS"), Special Diabetes Program for Indians ("SDPI").
(b) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the SDPI, both previous and current, in the area of nutrition education, diabetes prevention & treatment, physical fitness and activity promotion, and other public health & risk-reduction initiatives related to positive outcomes related to the prevention and diagnosis of diabetes-related conditions.
(c) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the SDPI for a period of five (5) years during which the program will provide those services for the community that cannot otherwise be provided.
(d) The Council has determined it is in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize the Governor to request and negotiate a new five (5) year contract with IHS for the SDPI beginning FY 2023.
Section 1.4. Authorizations
(a) The Council hereby authorizes the Governor to request the IHS enter into a new contract agreement with the Pueblo de San Ildefonso for a Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) for a four-year period, beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2027.
(b) The authority granted by the Resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by the Council or until the term of the new contract has expired, and that the Governor is the authorized agent for the Tribe and shall represent the Council in any negotiations, changes and/or approval of the contract agreement.
