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Siletz News
Housing
Two Housing Commissioner
terms up for appointment
in June 1998
INVITATION TO BID
The Siletz Indian Housing Authority (SIHA) is requesting bids from
licensed, bonded contractors for the construction of approximately
152 feet of cedar fencing and 80 feet of 11-gauge wire mesh fencing
at 12 Tootootney Court, Siletz, Oregon. Also to be included in the bid
will be the installation of three gates - two in the cedar fencing - one
10' wide and one 3' wide - and one 3 ' wide in the wire mesh fence.
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All fencing is to be six feet in height. The cedar fencing is to be the
"good neighbor" type with 1" X 6 " boards. The wire mesh fencing is
to have top rail piping and bottom tension wire. All posts are to be
set in concrete. All work is to be completed within 30 days of the
signing of the contract.
To the greatest extent feasible, preference in the award of this
contract shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned
economic enterprises. Evidence showing fully the extent of Indian
ownership and interest must be presented along with the bid in
order to qualify for Indian preference.
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Bids must be submitted in "writing and must be received at the SIHA
Office, 555 Tolowa Court, Siletz, Oregon, no later than noon on
Monday, June 15,1998. Bids may be FAXed to 541-444-8313. Bids sent
by mail should be sent to SIHA, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380, in
time to be received by the deadline.
For more information and to make arrangements to visit the site,
contact Connie Hoffman, SIHA Director, at 541-444-8313 (1-800-922-
1399 ext. 310).
BY CONNIE HOFFMAN
SIHA Executive Director
Tribal Members interested in serving on the Housing Authority Board
of Commissioners may apply for appointment to one of two terms which
expire in June. The seven-member board is the governing body of the
Siletz Indian Housing Authority (SIHA).
SIHA is responsible for the development and management of the
Tribe's housing projects and for overseeing the activities which will be
funded by the new Native American Housing Assistance and Self-
Determination Act (NAHASDA).
The board meets in regular session once each month and depending on
business, may also meet in special sessions.
Much of the board's time is spent dealing with issues involving the
residents o f the Mutual Help and rental housing areas. SIHA also
administers a Section 8 rental assistance program which assists Tribal
member households throughout the 11-county service area.
This is one of the most challenging and rewarding assignments within
the Tribe. Board members are often faced with difficult decisions, which
affect the lives of Tribal member families. They also play an important part
in meeting one of the most basic human needs—that of shelter.
Persons interested in serving on the board should apply by letter to
Margo Norton, Tribal Council Secretary.
HIP’s Housing Education Fairs:
Note Salem area meeting
rescheduled to July 18
NOTICE TO
CONTRACTORS
A tentative schedule has been
approved for the $600,000.00 HUD-
funded rehabilitation program for
the 54 Mutual Help homes in Siletz."
The prefect, which will include
separate contracts for roofing,
fencing, flooring, electrical, drywall,
and other repairs, is scheduled to
go out to bid June 15, with a
mandatory pre-construction confer
ence set for June 30 and bid
opening set for July 9. Any
interested
contractors
should
contact the Housing Authority office
in Siletz at 1-800-922-1399, e x t 310.
CONNIE HOFFMAN
HOWARD ROY
Saturday, June 13, 1998. The location is the
Portland Area Office, 3715 SE 39th, Portland,
Oregon 97202. Contact Cynthia Viles for further
information at 503-238-1512.
Originally scheduled for June 27,1998, the
Home Buying Fair to be held-at the Salem Area
Office has been rescheduled to Saturday,
July 18,1998. The Salem Area Office is located at
3789 River Road North, Suite D, Keizer, Oregon
97303. Contact Beverly Owen for further
information at 503-390-9494.
RSVP would' be helpful for staffing and
scheduling purposes. Both offices are acting
independentiy for these home-buyer education
programs, so contact the office where you will
be attending.
We will have break-out sessions and separate
booths for confidentiality purposes.
Agenda w ill be:
Invocation
Potluck and
socializing
;
12:30
12:35-1:00
Icebreaker
1:00-1:10
Overview
1:10-1:15
Breakoutsessions 1:15-5:00
The main topics w ill be:_____________________
• A free profilé credit report
• "Explanation of -the FmHA housing
opportunities available to pamphlets and and a
brief description of services, available.
• Financing opportunities through a lending
institution.
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• Financial planning will be available for all
tribal members including those individuals only
interested in financial planning.
• Discussions on possible housing needs and
opportunities for the future of tribal members in
the Portland and surrounding areas.
• We are trying t o locate a possible group
who would look at refinancing opportunities
through a lending institution. This may depend
oh turnout, so remember to RSVP as soon as
possible.
Ideas are welcome for other, housing-related
topics you would like to discuss. We will try to
accommodate you as time allows.