MVSKOKE RESERVATION- On April 9, the Land, Natural Resources, and Cultural Preservation Committee held an in-person meeting. Passed legislation will go on to a full council meeting, unless otherwise noted.
The committee addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
TR 24-048 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the principal chief to execute a MCN Department of Housing contract with Bronze Oak, LLC passed with a vote of 4-0. It was sponsored by Representative Charles McHenry.
The contract with Bronze Oak, LLC pertains to the rehab of Sunrise Trail, located at 2800 Osage Place, Okmulgee. The amount specified in the legislation is $3,236,334 from Indian Housing Block Grant/ARPA.
NCA 24-029 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation establishing the Muscogee Nation Tribal Driveways Revolving Fund passed with a vote of 4-0. It was sponsored by Representative Galen Cloud.
The funds will provide the purchase of supplies and equipment to the driveways program.
NCA 24-030 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $328,017 to the Mvskoke Language Revitalization Department for fiscal year 2024 passed to BFJ with a vote of 4-0. It was sponsored by Rep Cloud.
This legislation will add three additional staff to the Mvskoke Language Revitalization Department – two language teachers and one coordinator. The funds will also cover the hiring of a new director position.
NCA 24-033 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation appropriating funds in the amount of $1,533.54 to the Tribal Construction Department passed to BFJ with a vote of 3-2. It was sponsored by Representative Sandra Golden.
This appropriation will go to the tribal construction department to assist an elder with the costs of repair/replacement of an in-home electrical system for health and safety reasons.
To view the full agenda, visit mcnnc.com.
