Resolution No. SI-R25-002: Authorizing a Lease of Land to the San Ildefonso Housing Authority
At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 10th day of April, 2025, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Pueblo") is a sovereign and self-governing Tribe, recognized as such by the United States of America, with the authority to govern its people, lands and other resources in accordance with its constitution; and,
WHEREAS, the Pueblo Council ("Council") is the duly constituted legislative body acting with authority for the Pueblo and responsible for its people in its exercise of sovereign governmental powers; and,
WHEREAS, the San Ildefonso Housing Authority ("SIHA") is the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for the Pueblo and develops and manages housing programs for the Pueblo's tribal members; and,
WHEREAS, the SIHA is developing the Deer Tail Phase 2 Subdivision, consisting of forty (40) acres, more or less, which will provide lots for homes managed by SIHA and homes built by individual tribal members pursuant to a home mortgage; and,
WHEREAS, SIHA requires a lease to the Subdivision site to allow the SIHA to plan the subdivision, and to allow SIHA to sublease lots to families that qualify for a mortgage, and to enter into occupancy agreements with eligible tribal members for the lease-purchase or rental of a home.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes the Governor of the Pueblo to negotiate and execute a Land Lease of forty (40) acres, more or less, of tribal trust lands to SIHA and authorizes the submission of a Lease to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for approval and recording.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled, "San Ildefonso Housing Authority Land Lease Authorization Act."
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on April 10, 2025, 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.
Raelene Martinez, Council Secretary
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | X | |||
| John Gonzales | X | |||
| Thomas Gonzales | X | |||
| Brandi Martinez | X | |||
| Perry Martinez | X | |||
| Raelene Martinez | X | |||
| Raymond J. Martinez | X | |||
| Christopher Romero | X | |||
| Gary Alan Roybal | X | |||
| Kenneth Weahkee | X |
DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:
Resolution No. SI-R25-002 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the
10th day of April, 2025, 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.
Raelene Martinez, Council Secretary
{ X } APPROVED
{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:
On this 14th day of April, 2025.
Christopher A. Moquino, Governor
Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2025.
Override of Governor's veto:
{ } YES
{ } NO
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | ||||
| John Gonzales | ||||
| Thomas Gonzales | ||||
| Brandi Martinez | ||||
| Perry Martinez | ||||
| Raelene Martinez | ||||
| Raymond J. Martinez | ||||
| Christopher Romero | ||||
| Gary Alan Roybal | ||||
| Kenneth Weahkee |
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2025, 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.
Raelene Martinez, Council Secretary
AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF LAND TO THE SAN ILDEFONSO HOUSING AUTHORITY
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as the "SAN ILDEFONSO HOUSING AUTHORITY LAND LEASE AUTHORIZATION ACT" ("Act").
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Governor to enter into a land lease with the San Ildefonso Housing Authority for housing purpose.
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The San Ildefonso Housing Authority ("SIHA") is the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for the Pueblo and develops and manages housing programs for the Pueblo's tribal members; and,
(b) The SIHA is developing the Deer Tail Phase 2 Subdivision, consisting of forty (40) acres, more or less, which will provide lots for homes managed by SIHA and homes built by individual tribal members pursuant to a home mortgage; and,
(c) The SIHA requires a lease to the Subdivision site to allow the SIHA to plan the subdivision, and to allow SIHA to sublease lots to families that qualify for a mortgage, and to enter into occupancy agreements with eligible tribal members for the lease-purchase or rental of a home.
Section 1.4. Authorization
The Council hereby authorizes the Governor of the Pueblo to negotiate and execute a Land Lease of forty (40) acres, more or less, of tribal trust lands to SIHA for housing purposes for the Deer Tail Phase 1 Subdivision and to submit the Lease to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for approval and recording.
