Feb , Utility Easements and Rights-of-Way on Tribal Land: Updates and Recent Developments Kimberly Antone, GRIC Realty Specialist February 12, 2013

Feb , Gila River Indian Community  Acres of Tribal Land – 254,  Acres of Allotted Land – 117,  Total Acres – 371,819.65

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4 Our Major Obstacles  Local Bureau of Indian Affairs Employee Turnover  Land Ownership  Land Use Conflicts

Feb , Local BIA Employee Turnover  Inexperienced in local tribal customs and practices  Different Interpretations of 25 CFR 169  Inconsistency

Feb , Tribal Land Ownership  Resolutions for Consent  Ownership in Allotted Land  Conflicting Land Use

Feb , Allotted Land Ownership  Partitioned Allotments  Multiple Landowners  Title Owners vs. Life Estates

Feb , Land Use Conflicts  Existing Easements  Proposed Easements  New Agricultural, Commercial and Residential Leasing Proposals  Existing Structures, i.e. canals  Cultural Preservation

Feb , Vital Factors  Build Relationships  Keep you notes  Maintain Records  Follow up, follow up, follow up

Feb , Questions?