Beggs’ main water line replacement passes LNC

MVSKOKE RESERVATION – On Feb. 10, 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.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Church & Ceremonial Ground Grant: 

West Eufaula Indian Baptist Church – Jon Tiger $42,350, was postponed until next month.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Emergency Assistance Grant: 

West Eufaula Indian Baptist Church – Jon Tiger $17,050, was postponed until next month.

TR 26-010 A tribal resolution of the MCN authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a separate Memorandum of Agreement with the city of Checotah, McIntosh County, State of Oklahoma for the maintenance of roadways and associated rights-of-way constructed or improved by the MCN Tribal Transportation Program passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Galen Cloud sponsored this legislation.

Each city agreed that, if MCN needs to construct the Tribal Transportation Program Routes within those cities, they will maintain such routes and the right-of-way, as stated in the bill. 

TR 26-011 A tribal resolution of the MCN authorizing the Principal Chief to execute an updated compact of self-governance and a multiyear funding agreement between the MCN and the Secretary of the Interior passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Dode Barnett sponsored this legislation.

According to the bill, the purpose of the compact is to allow the Nation to redesign programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs), and to reallocate funds according to tribal priorities. The compact will enhance the effectiveness of and long-term financial stability of the tribe and will include Fire Protection as part of its justice services and safety. The purpose of the Multiyear Funding Agreement is set for those who need to transfer to the MCN funding period of Oct. 1, 2019, through Sep. 30, 2021, to be retained for FY 2026.

TR 26-012 A tribal resolution of the MCN authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Beggs detailing the roles, responsibilities, and funding arrangements for the Beggs Main Water Line Replacement Program passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Robyn Whitecloud sponsored this legislation.

This project was created to replace the city’s cast-iron water lines with PVC lines from the drinking water treatment plant. The grant funds will be used for the replacement, as stated in the bill.

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