Resolution No. SI-R22-018: Housing Improvement Program and Emergency Repair Program Authorization Act of 2022
At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 20th day of October, 2022, the following law was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Pueblo has established the San Ildefonso Housing Authority ("SIHA") to address the housing needs of the People including providing safe and affordable housing options; and,
WHEREAS, the Pueblo has received federal housing funds, including COVID-related grant funds, to assist the Pueblo in providing housing programs and services to the People; and,
WHEREAS, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") has made available Housing Improvement Program ("HIP") funds to eligible Indian tribes including the Pueblo; and,
WHEREAS, the Council finds it in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize and direct the Housing Authority to administer a Housing Improvement Program and a Emergency Repair Program to provide critical housing services to the People.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled the "HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022".
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as the "Housing Improvement Program and Emergency Repair Program Authorization Act of 2022" ("Act").
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to authorize the San Ildefonso Housing Authority ("SIHA") to operate housing programs and to administer appropriated funds for the Housing Improvement Program and the Emergency Repair Program for the People.
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) the Pueblo has established SIHA to address the housing needs of the People including providing safe and affordable housing options; and,
(b) the Pueblo has received federal housing funds, including COVID-related grant funds, to assist the Pueblo in providing housing programs and services to the People; and,
(c) the US Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") has made available Housing Improvement Program ("HIP") funds to eligible Indian tribes including the Pueblo; and,
(d) the Council finds it in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize and direct the Housing Authority to administer a Housing Improvement Program and an Emergency Repair Program ("ERP") to provide critical housing services to the People.
Section 1.4. Authorization of Programs and Funds
(a) The Council hereby authorizes and directs SIHA to establish and administer the Housing Improvement Program and the Emergency Repair Program to deliver needed housing services to the People.
(b) SIHA shall administer HIP and ERP in a fair and equitable manner including providing notice of the programs, the eligibility requirements for participation in the programs, an application process and 60-day open enrollment time period to apply for assistance, and a priority list of factors that SIHA will utilize to approve participation in the programs in recognition that the available funds are limited.
(c) The Council hereby authorizes up to $400,000 of available American Rescue Plan Act funds for use by SIHA for HIP services, and $100,000 of available American Rescue Plan Act funds for ERP services.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on October 20, 2022, at a meeting with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining and 2 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-R22-018 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 20th day of October, 2022, pursuant to the governing Agreement 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 24th day of October, 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
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as the "Housing Improvement Program and Emergency Repair Program Authorization Act of 2022" ("Act").
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to authorize the San Ildefonso Housing Authority ("SIHA") to operate housing programs and to administer appropriated funds for the Housing Improvement Program and the Emergency Repair Program for the People.
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) the Pueblo has established SIHA to address the housing needs of the People including providing safe and affordable housing options; and,
(b) the Pueblo has received federal housing funds, including COVID-related grant funds, to assist the Pueblo in providing housing programs and services to the People; and,
(c) the US Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") has made available Housing Improvement Program ("HIP") funds to eligible Indian tribes including the Pueblo; and,
(d) the Council finds it in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize and direct the Housing Authority to administer a Housing Improvement Program and an Emergency Repair Program ("ERP") to provide critical housing services to the People.
Section 1.4. Authorization of Programs and Funds
(a) The Council hereby authorizes and directs SIHA to establish and administer the Housing Improvement Program and the Emergency Repair Program to deliver needed housing services to the People.
(b) SIHA shall administer HIP and ERP in a fair and equitable manner including providing notice of the programs, the eligibility requirements for participation in the programs, an application process and 60-day open enrollment time period to apply for assistance, and a priority list of factors that SIHA will utilize to approve participation in the programs in recognition that the available funds are limited.
(c) The Council hereby authorizes up to $400,000 of available American Rescue Plan Act funds for use by SIHA for HIP services, and $100,000 of available American Rescue Plan Act funds for ERP services.
