WORKSHOPS
Keynote Address: Stimulus
Package and Funding
The federal economic stimulus
package includes money for tribal
development. These stimulus funds
do not take the place of annual appropriations
but go over and above.
Do you, your tribe or your tribal organization
know how much funding
is available? Do you know what
is being funded and if you qualify?
Are you aware of the proper channels
to go through to access this
money?
- Understanding how the stimulus money is allocated
- Determining how your project can be included
- Who to contact to receive funding
- Documents to prepare for consideration
Shovel-Ready Projects
In general, the funding from the
economic stimulus package is intended
to go to programs that are
“shovel-ready.” This means projects
for which the tribe is ready to break
ground — studies, environmental
assessments and all other required
planning work have been completed.
Because shovel-ready projects
are considered first, this workshop
will help you make sure your project
is at this crucial point.
- What “shovel-ready” means
- What being shovel-ready entails
- Meeting the criteria
- Required documentation: How to prove your project is ready
Site Preparation
Planning for a project, be it new
construction or restoration, not
only requires that you consider the
building but also the site. Site observations,
investigations and plans
help determine budgets for implementation
of projects and maintenance
of sites and buildings as well
as energy efficiency.
- Implementation, maintenance and research
- Percent of budget for maintenance
- Traffic control in and around site
- Geo-technical aspects
Reading Plans and
Specifications
In the construction field, understanding
site and building plans is
paramount. This workshop will not
only discuss what plans and specs
show but will also delve into what
they do NOT show. You’ll have a
chance to practice reading plans
and specifications and drawing conclusions
from them.
- Design specifications
- Contractor responsibilities
- Performance specs
- Purchase description specs
Hiring and Training a
Workforce: Workforce
Development
Part of being shovel-ready is lining
up workers, contractors, sub-contractors
and architects as quickly as
possible. There will be a great deal
of money flowing into states and
tribes, and competition for skilled
contractors will be high. During this
workshop, you’ll learn how to hire
and train the best people for your
project.
- Working with unions
- Job creation under stimulus
- Choosing contractors, subcontractors, architects
- Mentor/apprentice programs
Green Building Standards
and LEED
Although there isn’t a widely accepted
definition of “sustainable
design,” there is an agreement on
the components of sustainability.
Sustainable design reduces the
possible negative effects on the
environment as much as possible
and makes the most of social and
economic benefits. This workshop
will discuss means of developing
sustainability and implementing a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) program.
- Overview of sustainability and the LEED program
- Integrating LEED into the design and construction process
- Using an integrated design process
- Additional funding for a LEED program and sustainable design
Compliance with
Federal Laws
All tribes need to comply
with federal regulations
that oversee the construction worksite.
It’s also vital to know how the
construction and labor laws apply
to tribes and tribal construction
sites. This workshop explores:
- Davis Bacon
- OSHA
- NAGPRA
- Indian Preference/TERO
Reporting Requirements
and Documentation Under
the 2010 Stimulus Package
In many regards, the 2010 Stimulus
Package will follow familiar funding
streams and use familiar agencies,
but the rules of reporting will
be different. The accountability and
funding cycles have changed. New
reporting requirements and timelines
apply to stimulus funding, and
grant cycles are shorter.
- Important timelines
- How to maintain documentation throughout the process
- Grant and funding cycles
- Reporting requirements and terms of accountability