Paris Wise

The board meeting will address several key agenda items, including the review and processing of three Request for Payment packets and one no cost extension request. The board will receive a financial update regarding infrastructure projects from 2021-2025. Additionally, the agenda includes presentations from selected applicants regarding their proposed projects for 2026 and a discussion regarding HB 450 Section 59.

This document provides an overview of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department's Capital Outlay projects for the period of 2019 to 2025. It defines Capital Outlay as one-time legislative funding for public-use physical infrastructure, outlines the requirement for projects to be part of a five-year Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), and details annual funding allocations and project counts. The document also describes the funding sources and grantee obligations for these projects.

The meeting commenced with roll call and establishment of a quorum, followed by the approval of the agenda. New business included the withdrawal of the Navajo Nation Code Talker Museum Design project, necessitating a future meeting to consider other projects. The Board heard presentations on the Tohatchi Public Safety Substation and the Mariano Lake Chapter Road Improvement Project. The Board voted to fully fund both the Tohatchi Public Safety Substation and the Mariano Lake Chapter road improvement projects. A motion was also passed to approve a No Cost Extension request for the Ohkay Owingeh project through June 30, 2027.

The Tribal Infrastructure Fund Board meeting included a summary of the TIF Project Expenditure Report for 2021-2024. Project presentations were given by various Pueblos and the Navajo Nation, covering construction, design, and planning requests for infrastructure projects. The board approved a change to the funding cap, setting it at 5% for the year, and certified the 2025 projects. They also approved Resolution FY 2025-1 for the sale of Severance Tax Bonds. Discussion was held regarding no-cost extensions and reversion dates, as well as reversions and redistribution under 2025 HB 450, Section 59. The next meeting date will be determined via a poll sent to board members.

The meeting addressed an amendment to Resolution 2025-01, specifically concerning an amount of $147 that was initially omitted from the final total of TIF funds awarded during the May 29-30, 20205 board meeting. The amendment adjusted the resolution to reflect a total of $80,574,147.