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BENNETT THAW IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

BENNETT THAW IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. It is time to move forward!. Bennett Thaw implementation plan. What is the Bennett Freeze?. Bennett FREEZE HISTORY. First of all… Thank you to the Forgotten People. The champions. You have been the voice of the people for many years. The champions.

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BENNETT THAW IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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  1. BENNETT THAW IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

  2. It is time to move forward! Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  3. What is the Bennett Freeze? Bennett FREEZE HISTORY

  4. First of all… Thank you to the Forgotten People The champions

  5. You have been the voice of the people for many years. The champions

  6. Over 20,000 people reside in what today is known as the Former Bennett Freeze Area (FBFA). Bennett Freeze history

  7. The FBFA comprises all or part of nine Navajo Nation Chapters, and is the result of a federal moratorium that then-Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Robert Bennett… Bennett Freeze history

  8. …placed upon 1.5 million acres of land that, in effect, stopped all development (housing repairs, housing construction, infrastructure, and business activity). Bennett Freeze history

  9. The moratorium lasted for 40 years and was lifted in 2006. By 2011, dedicated funding was received by Navajo Nation for housing and economic development. Bennett freeze history

  10. Despite this, however, the funding has been slow to be released for use, and poverty and poor living conditions persist throughout the FBFA. Bennett freeze history

  11. Bennett freeze area

  12. Bennett freeze area

  13. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: $1 million of Settlement Funding for NHLCO Economic Development Project

  14. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund

  15. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study (NAHASDA funds)

  16. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study July ‘13: NHLC passes resolution to implement NHLCO Economic Development Project

  17. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study July ‘13: NHLC passes resolution to implement NHLCO Economic Development Project December ‘13: NNDCD holds capacity building session which brings FBFA Chapters together to plan.

  18. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study July ‘13: NHLC passes resolution to implement NHLCO Economic Development Project December ‘13: NNDCD holds capacity building session which brings FBFA Chapters together to plan. May ‘14: Bodaway-Gap completes strategic plan (a template for future plans)

  19. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study July ‘13: NHLC passes resolution to implement NHLCO Economic Development Project December ‘13: NNDCD holds capacity building session which brings FBFA Chapters together to plan. May ‘14: Bodaway-Gap completes strategic plan (a template for future plans) June ‘14 – December ‘14: Eight Chapters and two Districts pass resolutions in favor of Economic Development Project and Housing Needs Assessment Study

  20. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study July ‘13: NHLC passes resolution to implement NHLCO Economic Development Project December ‘13: NNDCD holds capacity building session which brings FBFA Chapters together to plan. May ‘14: Bodaway-Gap completes strategic plan (a template for future plans) June ‘14 – December ‘14: Eight Chapters and two Districts pass resolutions in favor of Economic Development Project and Housing Needs Assessment Study February ‘15: USDA Rural Development selects FBFA as priority area

  21. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study July ‘13: NHLC passes resolution to implement NHLCO Economic Development Project December ‘13: NNDCD holds capacity building session which brings FBFA Chapters together to plan. May ‘14: Bodaway-Gap completes strategic plan (a template for future plans) June ‘14 – December ‘14: Eight Chapters and two Districts pass resolutions in favor of Economic Development Project and Housing Needs Assessment Study February ‘15: USDA Rural Development selects FBFA as priority area March ‘15: USDA Rural Development makes presentation to FBFA

  22. EFFORTS TO THAW THE FREEZE 2011-2012: Congress appropriates $1 million for NHLCO Economic Development Project 2011-2012: $3.6 million appropriated for Housing Escrow Fund 2013: $2 million available for Housing Study July ‘13: NHLC passes resolution to implement NHLCO Economic Development Project December ‘13: NNDCD holds capacity building session which brings FBFA Chapters together to plan. May ‘14: Bodaway-Gap completes strategic plan (a template for future plans) June ‘14 – December ‘14: Eight Chapters and two Districts pass resolutions in favor of Economic Development Project and Housing Needs Assessment Study February ‘15: USDA Rural Development selects FBFA as priority area March ‘15: USDA Rural Development makes presentation to FBFA

  23. Chapters are Resolved to Move Forward: Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  24. EDPBodaway/Gap Chapter

  25. EDP Cameron Chapter

  26. EDP Coalmine Canyon Chapter

  27. EDP Coppermine Chapter

  28. EDPKaibeto Chapter

  29. EDPLeuppChapter

  30. EDPTonalea Chapter

  31. EDP Tuba City Chapter

  32. EDP District One

  33. Housing Study NHLC

  34. Housing Study Coppermine Chapter

  35. Housing Study Coalmine Canyon Chapter

  36. Leadership is Responding! Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  37. Leadership has come forward to assist the people of the FBFA

  38. Leadership has come forward to assist the people of the FBFA • President Russell Begaye and Vice-President Jonathan Nez (OPVP) have made the FBFA a priority of their administration

  39. Leadership has come forward to assist the people of the FBFA • President Russell Begaye and Vice-President Jonathan Nez (OPVP) have made the FBFA a priority of their administration • The Navajo-Hopi Land Commission (NHLC) authorized the use of financial resources for this purpose in July of 2013 (and reaffirmed that resolution since)

  40. Leadership has come forward to assist the people of the FBFA • President Russell Begaye and Vice-President Jonathan Nez (OPVP) have made the FBFA a priority of their administration • The Navajo-Hopi Land Commission (NHLC) authorized the use of financial resources for this purpose in July of 2013 (and reaffirmed that resolution since) • The Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Office (NHLCO) is moving forward on the Economic Development Project and is poised to release the Housing Escrow Funding

  41. Leadership has come forward to assist the people of the FBFA • President Russell Begaye and Vice-President Jonathan Nez (OPVP) have made the FBFA a priority of their administration • The Navajo-Hopi Land Commission (NHLC) authorized the use of financial resources for this purpose in July of 2013 (and reaffirmed that resolution since) • The Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Office (NHLCO) has a pending decision on the Economic Development Project and is poised to release the Housing Escrow Funding • The NHLCO and the Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) have $2.0 million and a scope of work designed for a Housing Needs Assessment Study.

  42. Bennett Thaw Implementation Plan Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  43. This Bennett Thaw Implementation Planis designed to utilize the existing financial resources that are dedicated to the FBFA. Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  44. Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  45. 1) Economic Development Project—$999,000 is available for an Economic Development Project that generates seven deliverables including Chapter-based economic development strategic plans, an FBFA regional economic plan, feasibility studies for business development projects, Individual Development Accounts for housing and education, and financial literacy training. Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  46. 2) Housing Escrow Funding— $3.6 million is available, targeted for housing improvements, to be distributed on a formula-basis to the nine Chapters. Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  47. 3) Housing Needs Assessment Study— $2.0 million is available for a housing study that will make specific recommendations on the needs for each house in the FBFA, setting the stage for future investments in the housing stock. Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  48. to improve housing, create jobs and benefit the people of the FBFA. Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  49. Bennett Thaw implementation plan

  50. Step 1. Move forward with the Economic Development Project Bennett Thaw implementation plan

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