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8 October 9, 1997 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update for Public Utilities PUBLIC UTILITIES highlights since 19M3 Housing indiviJuul ownership has increased by 213 houses Tnhul and HUD rentals has increased by 37 units Annual spring clean up and adopt-a-road program lo help conlrol Inter Dog control program to promote li censing, vaccinations, spays, and neuters Recycling programs were started in 1993 A draft solid wusic management plan has been developed and a locution lor the proposed landfill site proposed Approximately 150 homes are now huvc water meters Additional wells andor storage has been added lo the various systems to increase the capacity of the water systems Proposal to begin charging custom ers for utility services A facility plan for upgrading the Agency wastewater treatment system has been completed National Pollution Discharge Elimi nation System permits have been ap plied for through EPA for the Agency and Kuh-nee-ta The following new facilities have been built: V jk, ) , r ..... i ii .M Jf )Lm it 71 : 0 . w a r' U it Early Childhood Center Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center Museum Simnasho Elementary School Social Services Building Alternative Education Building The following buildings have been modified: Alcohol Treatment and Counseling 91 1 Center of the Justice Center Elmer Quinn Park built and main tained PUBLIC UTILITIES TRENDS Increasing Trends: The number of individuals and fami lies without homes (rentalownership) Construction costs Homes built in rural areas Number of housing units (hat need rehabilitation or replacement Development and opcrati ng costs due to higher standards Assistance in providing services for cultural, social, and traditional events from the Tribal Departments Expectations and usage for tribal fa cilities and programs by (he tribal mem bers Water usage Solid waste generation and littering Recycling Deteriorating infrastructure Decreasing Trends: Available financing for homes Funds for development and con struction of projects PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Public Utilities Branch in clude! six departments: Utilities, Ve hicle Pool, Mousing, Health and Wellness Center Facility Management, Sanitation, and Project Engineering. The Branch as a whole is responsible for assuring that housing opportunities are available to meet the needs of all tribal members and ensuring that quality public facilities and infrastructure arc availubtc to meet the needs of the population. The Utilities department is responsible for the public water and wastewater systems at the Agency, Simnasho, and Sidwaltcr. Public water supply concerns should be addressed through thisdeuprtment. The department also provides solid waste collection services and maintenance of the public building and grounds. The Vehicle Pool orders and maintain all Tribal vehicles. Housing department maintains the Tribal and HUD rental units, assists individuals and families to locate suitable housing, operates the mutual help program to help families become home owners. Health and Wellness Facility Management is re sponsible for maintenance and house keeping at the new Health and Wellness Center. Sanitation department is re sponsible for inspecting all public facili ties including the jail, group home, early childhood center. The department is also responsible for inspecting all food service establishments and conducting food handler training. At present the recycling program is handled through the sanitation department but this will be changing to the Utilities department In the future. Water sampling from privaje wells can be requested. Project Engi neering is responsible for the design and contracting of all private water and sewer facilities and for assisting in all engi neering work that the Tribe needs for the various projects that it undertakes. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NARRATIVE 4.The use of the land has changed. For example, needed new housing has been located on land once used for agri culture and grazing. Many homes are being located in the rural areas. This has occurred in Sidwaltcr, Miller Flats, Metolius, Schoolie Flat, and Seekseequa areas. In addition Greeley Heights Phase III and the Sunnyside subdivisions have been completed. 6.These changes have been possible because of the expansion and improve ment of utilities and services, such as domestic water and wastewater systems, road improvements, electricity and tele phone services, and Tribal Credit. The Health and Wellness Center has also expanded services such as the physical therapy and home health services. IK- VISION AND GOALS WORKSHEET: Public Utilities Select two or more Areas of Responsibility Utilities Vehicle Pool Housing H and W Center Facility Management Sanitation Project Engineering PROUDS Things you are proud of that the Tribes have accomplished since 1983 SORRIES proud of -things you are not BIGGEST FEAR for our future FUTURE- what would the desired future look like? WHAT ARE WE GOOD AT? Based on our PROUDS, what are some of the strengths of our community? 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update for Education Service Statement: Education Branch mission is to de sign and implement quality programs and support servics that will provide educational growth and skill develop ment opportunities for the people and the community. Areas of responsibility include: Early Childhood Center, Culture and Heritage, Education Services, Work Experience, COCC Community Edu cation and OSU Extension Education. Accomplishments since 1983 Construction of Early Childhood Center. Expanded ECE programs to meet needs of children. Education Scholar ship Fund created. Revised Tribal Edu cation Scholarship Guidelines. Education Branch created from various departments which has allowed for greater focus and partnerships of educational programs. Established Student Success Strategies Summer Bridge programs for potential college students Established computer learning cen ter, Updated MOU between Tribes and 509-J. Developed MOU with OSU for increased services. Expanded COCC and OSU's offerings to credit as well as community education. Developed Tribal language pro gram budget, staff and curriculum for community, school and family-based education. KSWO, Spilyay Tymoo, computer learning programs and class sessions all used as tools for learning. Cultural library significantly increased. Grants allowed greater impact in early childhood, language programs and work skills programs. Establish Native American Teacher' s Education program. Assisted in development of farm and ranch plans for numerous individuals. Established youth leadership pro grams in Education and Extension pro grams. Conducted 4-H WildernessCul tural Camps for youth. Developed basic living skills video series. Expanded Work Experience Department's programs to full-time youth work program, senior citizen assistance, wider number and kinds of apprentice programs and af fordable housing projects. Accreditation of ECE teachers. Increasing Trends Demand on Tribe to fill gaps where 509-J fails to meet desirable educational outcomes.. Awareness and desire to learn languages and culture. Interest by 509-J for language curriculum. Parents in volved in programs. Tribal member population increasing at a fast growth rate. Increasing number of youth inter ested in higher education. More college technical students completing degrees on time. greater number of students be ing accepted into higher education mas ters programs. Students who complete higher education degrees having in creasing difficulty in finding employ ment. Demand for GED courses by adultsyouth. Demand for college credit courses to be delivered locally to place job bound students. Demand for schol arships for part-time college students. Applications to junior and high school boarding school increasing. Enhanced partnerships within and across the orga nization are developing team delivery of education programs. Increasing demand for work skill development by unem- ' ployment, underemployed, unskilled and underskilled individuals. Increasing de mand by individuals interested in agri cultural businesses. Increasing demand to seek outside grants for programs. Increased number of individuals paying for childcare in a timely manner. Demand for positive youth activities increasing. Demand to learn basing living skills increasing. Ac creditation of ECE and language teach ers becoming increasingly important. Increased demand for vocation skills GED training as a result of welfare re form. Greater reliance on outside funding for programs. Increasing demand from youth who are short high school credits to graduate. High rate of expulsions from 509-J Middle School. Increasing trend to use cultural values in Comprehensive Plan. Influx of welfare reform clients. Increased numbers of drug and alcohol affected children. Decreasing Trends Decreasing number of students in junior and senior high school who are successful. Federal education dollars for Indian programs decreasing. Tribal dol lars for programs decreasing. Fewer tribal members speaking languages. Summer school has been eliminated. Decreasing awareness of tribal identity and self-esteem. Continued decreased in High School graduation rate. Adult youth literacy rate remains low. De crease in parental control of children. Draft Visions Our dream is to see families participating in their development by planning, strategizing and being involved with goals. Our dream is to see the home and community become driving forces as to where people want to end up with their lives , and aspirations. Our dream is to see our community become a strong partner within all the communities of the world. J .-,,.,,,;.. ..v. ,. ... ,.; ,. ...... . . ' , f -- ) - r (v7....; 'i " M v ' ' 5 1 VISION AND GOALS WORKSHEET: Education- im:Hlilfllj7T Select two or more Areas of Responsibility Early Childhood Eudcation Culture and Heritage Education Services Work Experience COCC Community Education OSU Extension Education PROUDS Things you are proud of that the Tribes have accomplished since 1983 SORRIES proud of -things you are not BIGGEST FEAR for our future FUTURE- what would the desired future! look like? ;f tV (? WHAT ARE WE GOOD AT? Based on our PROUDS, what are some of the strengths of our community? V