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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A SPECIAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR A HOUSING AND PRESERVATION GRANT
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WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government in behalf of the Cherokee people;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized Indian Nation with a historic and continual government to government relationship with the United States of America;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation Housing Services Division requests authorization to apply for a $38,533 Housing Preservation Grant for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA);
WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, will be used in conjunction with funds from the Housing Improvement Program
WHEREAS, matching funds of $38,533 will be from the Housing Improvement Program funds.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Council hereby agrees to a cash match of $38,533 fro the Housing Improvement Program for the submission of an application to the USDA for a Housing Preservation Grant by the Cherokee Nation and authorizes the Principal Chief and/or his designee to execute documents associated with this grant submission.