DAR File No. 40347

Navajo Trust Fund, Trustees

Rule R661-9

Utah Navajo Trust Fund Public Facility Projects

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 40347
Filed: 04/21/2016 04:56:35 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is required by Subsection 51-10-205(4)(a).

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule outlines the requirements for funding of Chapter Public Facility Projects by the Utah Navajo Trust Fund.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 51-10-205(4)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to state budget as a result of this rule because this rule sets out the requirements for the Utah Navajo Chapters to apply for funding from the Trust Fund for Public Facility Projects.

local governments:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government as a result of this rule because this rule sets out the requirements for Utah Navajo Chapters to apply for funding from the Trust Fund for Public Facility Projects.

small businesses:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses as a result of this rule because this rule sets out the requirements for Utah Navajo Chapters to apply for funding from the Trust Fund for Public Facility Projects.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses or local government entities as a result of this rule because this rule sets out the requirements for Utah Navajo Chapters to apply for funding from the Trust Fund for Public Facility Projects.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons as a result of this rule because this rule sets out the requirements for Utah Navajo Chapters to apply for funding from the Trust Fund for Public Facility Projects.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There is no fiscal impacts on business because this rule sets out the requirements for Utah Navajo Chapters to apply for funding from the Trust Fund for Public Facility Projects.

David Damschen, State Treasurer

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Navajo Trust Fund
TrusteesRoom 180
350 N State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Katharine Kinsman at the above address, by phone at 801-366-0140, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at kkinsman@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

06/14/2016

This rule may become effective on:

06/21/2016

Authorized by:

David Damschen, State Treasurer

R661. Navajo Trust Fund, Trustees.

R661-9. Utah Navajo Trust Fund Public Facility Projects.

R661-9-101. Sponsors.

Chapters shall be the main sponsors and proponents of a public facility project; if the sponsor is not a Chapter, the requesting entities will work directly with their respective Chapter in which the building is located.

(1) All requests, budget preparation, updates and progress reports, will be processed through the Chapter first.

(a) All documentation must be provided by the Chapter or to the hosting chapter.

(b) The sponsoring organization must work closely with the chapter.

(2) The Chapter shall be included in all the processes of development from the commencement to the completion.

 

R661-9-201. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations.

The Chapter or Sponsor shall abide by all applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies, practices, and protocol for public facility projects, including but not limited to, site clearances, fees and permits, environmental clearances, abatement, uniform commercial building codes, architectural standards, and utility company requirements.

 

R661-9-301. Public Facility Projects Shall Follow General Chapter Project Policies.

(1) New construction, additions, major or minor renovation, and/or repairs are included in this program.

(2) The following types of projects will be considered for funding:

(a) Multi-Purpose Building

(b) Senior Citizen Center

(c) Warehouse

(d) Chapter recreation facilities such as baseball field construction basketball court construction, and/or swimming pool construction

(e) Headstart / Pre-School Building

(f) Library/Media Center

(g) Transfer Station

(h) Street Improvement

(i) Vendors Village

(j) Temporary Shelter

(k) Regional Water Purification Systems

 

R661-9-401. Funding.

(1) Chapters willing to a use a portion of their annual allocation will have preference for funding by the Fund.

(2) Unless waived by the Dine Advisory Committee or the Board of Trustees, match funding for a project is required.

 

R661-9-501. Requirements for Approved Projects.

(1) The Chapter or non-Chapter sponsor shall enter into a contract with the Fund setting forth the terms and conditions for receipt of the UNTF funding.

(2) Documentation required to be submitted to UNTF

(a) Land Withdrawal Documents, boundary survey, and environmental assessment. If these items are not available, the funding request may include payment for these items to be performed.

(b) Tribal/State/Federal clearances for the use of land.

(c) Documentation of other match-funding sources, including any Navajo Nation funding sources.

(d) A Chapter resolution supporting the proposed project including priority criteria in support of the proposed project.

(e) An Operation and Maintenance Plan for the completed project.

(3) Required Professional Services

(a) An Architectural and Engineering firm to develop blueprints and specifications in compliance with the applicable building codes.

(b) A licensed contractor to perform the construction work.

 

KEY: chapter public facilities, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2016

Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)