BENNETT THAW IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Bennett Thaw implementation plan It is time to move forward!

Bennett FREEZE HISTORY What is the Bennett Freeze?

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

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

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

Bennett Freeze history 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 …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 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 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 area

Bennett freeze area

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

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

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)

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

Bennett Thaw implementation plan Chapters are Resolved to Move Forward:

EDP Bodaway/Gap Chapter

EDP Cameron Chapter

EDP Coalmine Canyon Chapter

EDP Coppermine Chapter

EDP Kaibeto Chapter

EDP Leupp Chapter

EDP Tonalea Chapter

EDP Tuba City Chapter

EDP District One

Housing Study NHLC

Housing Study Coppermine Chapter

Housing Study Coalmine Canyon Chapter

Bennett Thaw implementation plan Leadership is Responding!

Leadership has come forward to assist the people of the FBFA

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

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)

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

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.

Bennett Thaw implementation plan

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

Bennett Thaw implementation plan Three Funding Sources

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

Bennett Thaw implementation plan   Tour and Announcement FBFA Roundtable Housing Needs Study Housing Escrow Funds   Economic Development Project   

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

Bennett Thaw implementation plan Project Deliverables Chapter Plans FBFA Regional Plan Feasibility Studies Individual Development Accounts Individual Matching Funds Financial Literacy Final Report

Economic Development Project Other Efforts Housing Plan House-by-house specific assessments Prioritization of housing funds Coordination with NAHASDA and NHA Future housing improvements and developments Land and Water Plans NN/BIA Land Management Analysis Implications for Chapter Strategies Major Projects Tourism Projects Energy Development Navajo Nation Initiatives Economic Development Project Infrastructure Community Facilities Housing New Business Quality of Life Results New Housing Better Community Facilities New Jobs Regional Plan with Nine-Chapter Support New Direction for New Administration Recommendations and Consensus for use of $554 million for region Implementation of Visionary Regional Projects (Welcome Centers, Tourism/Cultural Projects, Highway Improvements, Commercial Centers, etc.) Possible Western Navajo Agency Summit CHAPTER PLANS BG C CC K L TC T TL

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How the Project Addresses the Pillars and Priorities with the Strategies and Initiatives The Navajo Nation Pillars and Priorities are fully integrated into the strategic planning programming being offered. 25 Strategies Navajo Nation Goals 20 Initiatives Business Recruitment 4 Pillars Navajo Veterans Business Retention/Expansion Business Cultivation Elders and Youth Entrepreneurial Development Buy Local Campaigns Energy Development Job Creation Child Care/Day Care Environmental Restoration Civic Engagement Logistics Centers Infrastructure* 9 Priorities Community Beautification Leading-edge Development Community Center Value-added Agriculture Economic Development Emergency Medical Services Value-added Forest Products Energy Conservation Value-added Fisheries Water Rights/Projects Homelessness Value-added Mining Housing Destination Tourism Local Foods Cultural Tourism Pet Shelters Local/Regional Tourism Education Public Safety Pass-through Visitor Services Public Transit Downtown Development Human Services Recreational Programs Education Development Retail Development Health Care Expansion Governance Roads and Streets Bedroom Community Veterans Programs Infrastructure Development Walking Paths and Trails Attracting Retirees Water Rights and Projects Attracting Lone Eagles Natural Resources Workforce Development Attracting Government Jobs Attracting Funding

Bennett Thaw implementation plan Step 2. Release the Housing Escrow Funds to Chapters with Approved Housing Plans

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Bennett Thaw implementation plan Step 3. Issue an RFP for the Housing Needs Assessment Study

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Bennett Thaw implementation plan Step 4. Form the FBFA Roundtable

Bennett Thaw implementation plan FBFA Roundtable BG C CC K L TC T TL

Bennett Thaw implementation plan Step 5. Go To Work… We are here to support you!

Bennett Thaw implementation plan Thank You!