OKMULGEE, Okla. – The Muscogee (Creek) National Land, Natural Resources and Cultural Preservation Committee held a meeting in the Mound Building on April 15.
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 25-027 A tribal resolution of the MCN approving a revised temporary relocation policy for the MCN Department of Housing passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Charles McHenry sponsored this legislation
According to the legislation, the MCN, as a recipient of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHSDA), is required to revise the “Temporary Relocation Policy” in accordance with HUD.
TR 25-028 A tribal resolution of the MCN approving a revised rental property admission and occupancy policy for the MCN Department of Housing passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Galen Cloud sponsored this legislation.
According to the legislation, as a recipient of NAHSDA funds, the MCN Department of Housing needs to revise the Rental Property Admission and Occupancy Policy in accordance with HUD standards.
TR 25-029 A tribal resolution of the MCN authorizing the Principal Chief to submit a grant application to the Department of Energy, State and Community Energy Programs Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program for Indian tribes passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Mark Randolph sponsored this legislation.
According to the legislation, this authorizes a grant application proposal for an estimated $3M for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program for Indian Tribes; $750,000 in that amount will be leveraged resource utilizing NAHASDA funds.
NCA 25-041 A law of the MCN amending MCNCA title 24, chapter 8, subchapter 1. Entitled “Mortgage Down Payment and Closing Cost Program”, subsections §§ 8-103 and 8-104 passed with a vote of 4-0. Rep. Randolph sponsored this legislation.
According to the legislation, changes in program policy to the conditions governing eligibility, residing on the reservation, and participant criteria will be made to the mortgage program.
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