1. Feb. 11-13, 2013 1 Utility Easements and Rights-of-Way on Tribal Land: Updates and Recent Developments Kimberly Antone, GRIC Realty Specialist February 12, 2013

2. Feb. 11-13, 2013 2 Gila River Indian Community  Acres of Tribal Land – 254,806.92  Acres of Allotted Land – 117, 012.73  Total Acres – 371,819.65

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

5. Feb. 11-13, 2013 5 Local BIA Employee Turnover  Inexperienced in local tribal customs and practices  Different Interpretations of 25 CFR 169  Inconsistency

6. Feb. 11-13, 2013 6 Tribal Land Ownership  Resolutions for Consent  Ownership in Allotted Land  Conflicting Land Use

7. Feb. 11-13, 2013 7 Allotted Land Ownership  Partitioned Allotments  Multiple Landowners  Title Owners vs. Life Estates

8. Feb. 11-13, 2013 8 Land Use Conflicts  Existing Easements  Proposed Easements  New Agricultural, Commercial and Residential Leasing Proposals  Existing Structures, i.e. canals  Cultural Preservation

9. Feb. 11-13, 2013 9 Vital Factors  Build Relationships  Keep you notes  Maintain Records  Follow up, follow up, follow up

10. Feb. 11-13, 2013 10 Questions?