Resolution No. SI-R23-001: Support for the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Natural Resource Department to Apply for One-Time Agricultural Funds for FY 2022

At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 14th day of March , 2023, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso has the legal authority to apply for, receive and administer federal funds; and,

WHEREAS, the Pueblo, through its Natural Resources Department will apply to the Northern Pueblos

Agency (NPA) for One-Time Agriculture Funds for Fiscal Year 2022; and,

WHEREAS, the funds will be for the use of cropland and rangeland improvements, agriculture

developments, noxious weed control, and climate adaption plans; and,

WHEREAS, the Scope-of-Work (SOW) is attached to outline how the funds will assist the Pueblo in the identification and monitoring of invasive noxious species.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby supports and authorizes the Natural Resource Department to submit an application for agricultural funding and enter into a P.L. 93-638 Contract with the funds."

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on March 14, 2023, 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.

Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives

DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:

Resolution No. SI-R23-001 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 14^th day of March, 2023, 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:

{ X } APPROVED

{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:

On this 15^th day of March, 2023.

Christopher A. Moquino, Governor

Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2023.

COUNCIL'S ACTION:

Override of Governor's veto:

{ } YES

{ } NO

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2023, 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

SUPPORT FOR THE PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR ONE-TIME AGRICULTURAL FUNDS FOR FY 2022

Section 1.1. Short Title

This enactment shall be known as the "SUPPORT FOR THE PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR ONE-TIME AGRICULTURAL FUNDS FOR FY 2022."

Section 1.2. Purpose

The Purpose of this resolution is to support the Pueblo's Natural Resources Department to apply for one-time FY2022 Agriculture Program funds through NPA (Northern Pueblos Agency) to control invasive noxious weeds that are currently impacting rangelands, agricultural lands, and irrigation infrastructure.

Section 1.3. Findings

(a) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso has the legal authority to apply for, receive and administer federal funds.

(b) The Pueblo, through its Natural Resources Department will apply to the Northern Pueblos Agency (NPA) for One-Time Agriculture Funds for Fiscal Year 2022.

(c) The funds will be for the use of cropland and rangeland improvements, agriculture developments, noxious weed control, and climate adaption plans.

(d) the Scope-of-Work (SOW) is attached to outline how the funds will assist the Pueblo in the identification and monitoring of invasive noxious species.

Section 1.4. Authorizations

(a) The Council hereby authorizes the Governor, or his designee, to take such actions as deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.