MVSKOKE RESERVATION – On August 12, the Land, Natural Resources and Cultural Preservation Committee held an in-person meeting.
The committee addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills. All legislation passed through committee will be presented in the next session for full council approval.
TR 25-069 A tribal resolution of the MCN approving the comprehensive safety action plan passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Galen Cloud sponsored this legislation.
MCN Department of Transportation received a plan grant fund from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Safe Streets and Roads for All. This was created for the safety and welfare of the Mvskoke citizens, employees, and visitors.
TR 25-070 A tribal resolution of the MCN authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a real estate contract for the purchase of property in McIntosh County, Oklahoma passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Darrell Proctor sponsored and Rep. Cloud co-sponsored this legislation.
The purchase of this property is to help MCN expand and utilize the land.
TR 25-071 A tribal resolution of the MCN authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a programmatic agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Cherokee National Forest; the MCN; and The Tennessee State Historic Preservation office regarding the review and implementation of undertakings in response to Hurricane Helene passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Charles McHenry sponsored this legislation.
This agreement will be able to help assist with the damages from Hurricane Helene in September 2024. The Cherokee National Forest determined that the damages from the historic properties cannot be fully assessed. This agreement is not a binding financial agreement however it is a collaborative framework, “it preserves the Nation’s autonomy while offering critical support and information.”
NCA 25-069 A law of the MCN authorizing the expenditure of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Relief Funding (SLFRF) funds to be used toward the purchase of property located in McIntosh County, Oklahoma passed with a vote of 4-0. Rep. Proctor sponsored and Rep. Cloud co-sponsored this legislation.
The owner had requested the amount to purchase the property in McIntosh County, and with that amount, funds will also be going towards the cost of title opinions, surveys, title insurance, environmental studies and applicable taxes.
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