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Letter from the Governor I would like to begin by thanking As a function of our self-rule, we have created safe and our members with their business ventures by providing the Pueblo for allowing me to serve as its Governor for stable communities but our priority does not waver as developmental programs and services. In addition, the a fifth consecutive term. The 2011 Year End Report is we continue to build upon these accomplishments. Tigua Business Center will also house a Community dedicated to the members of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, for Achievements, such as the creation of the Fire Safety Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that will provide without you, the work performed throughout the year is and Operations Department, development of the first access to capital and technical assistance for promising meaningless. Reflecting on 2011, growth, expansion and ever Continuity of Operations Plan to sustain core tribal entrepreneurs who may not qualify otherwise. improvement were at the heart of much of the progress. tribal government functions in times of emergencies, Tribal Council has worked very hard to support programs application for Special Law Enforcement Commissions, I am grateful to be working with a Council that is united and pass resolutions in alignment with the Pueblo’s and the initiation of a public safety digital communication and committed to improving conditions for our people. mission of developing a community that promotes safety, system, were all Tribal Council’s active commitments in Our successes over the year are a testament to the wellness, and economic progress, while maintaining the strengthening our community safety. hard work and dedication exercised by our members, sacred integrity of its cultural identity. workforce, Tribal Council and volunteers. Thank you for As evidenced in the “Pueblo by the Numbers” feature, we all the continued support you have shown Tribal Council Self-governance is the guiding principle behind many of the are evolving into a data driven organization that allows our and the Tribal Government. Our gratitude also extends to Pueblo’s achievements. From our ongoing efforts restoring leaders to make informed decisions and develop programs our Tigua Veterans for their honorable contributions to the our language, to the progress achieved in changing the and services based on substantiated needs. The YDSP United States. A commemorative event organized in 2011 Restoration Act, the Pueblo recognizes that self-rule is Socio-Economic Profile, in its third year of production, celebrated their service. not only our responsibility and duty, but is the key to our has enabled the Pueblo to focus on meeting those needs sustainability. Removing labels such as “enrolled” and that will empower our members to self-sufficiency and In closing, we ask for your continued patience and “descendants” from our community description is a vision personal success. Increases in service demands have understanding as we progress on this trend setting that is nearing reality. The progress made with the Blood also contributed to added resources in departments advancement. Change and evolvement is constant. Quantum bill in Congress last year moves us closer to the such as Health and Human Services, Tribal Police, and The Pueblo is stead-fast on its self-sufficiency goals and day when the Pueblo, not the federal government, dictates Empowerment. Related remodeling and expansion projects implores the efforts of all its stakeholders. who is Tigua. It is important that as a Tribal Nation, we for our Community Health Center and Empowerment embrace this future victory with selflessness and acts of Center as well as continued housing development were consideration and inclusion. We must continue to be open- projects that were undertaken in response to increases on minded and remember that we are a people who share our service demands. Special thanks: gifts among ourselves and neighbors. It is imperative that we unite as one to ensure the survival of our cultural and Continued economic development growth also contributed Thank you to the Tigua Indian Cultural Center, Manager Nancy Torres, and Tigua Social Dancers Juan Torres, Andrea Quezada, and Jerry Ramirez for demonstrating the social dances featured in this year’s report. Thank you War Captain traditional existence. to strengthening the Pueblo’s future sustainability goals. Javier Loera for providing the dance descriptions. We would also like to thank Patricia Riggs, Economic Development The Tigua Business Center, opening in 2012, will aid Frank Paiz Governor Director, for furnishing the “Honoring Tigua Veterans Feature” on page 6. iii

The Year-End Report was assembled under the direction of Tribal Operations. Electronic copies of the report are available on the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo website (www.ysletadelsurpueblo.org) under the Tribal Council tab.

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YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO The Pueblo by Numbers

FEDERAL STATUS RESIDENCE GRANT ACTIVITY LIBRARY CONTRACT AWARDS 1 of 3 66% 73 13,777 $6.58M Federally recognized Tribes in the State of Percentage of Enrolled & Descendant members living in El Paso, Tx region Number of active grants administered Number of book & media in the Education and Library Center’s collection Value of contracts awarded by YDSP

TRIBAL POPULATION GOVERNMENT WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIPS $24.8M 26% Combined dollar value of the active grants 3,070 172 $322,000 Percentage of contract value awarded to Native American contractors Number of Enrolled and Descendant population Size of the Tribal government workforce Amount of scholarship assistance for education and training VETERANS HONORED 594 RECREATIONAL AND WELLNESS CENTER 1,703 51% Number of annual output requirements for contracts/grants 118 Number of Enrolled members Percentage of Enrolled & Descendant members in the Tribal gov’t workforce 43,000 Number of Tigua veterans and active military† Number of visits by the Recreational and Wellness Center’s membership HOUSING 87% VISITORS 1,367 Percentage of requested funding awarded Number of Descendant members 300 Number of housing units on the Pueblo 2,153 Number of visitors to the Tigua Indian Cultural Center TOTAL POPULATION GROWTH 14% 816 FOSTERING BUSINESS Percentage change of the Tribe’s total population since 2008 Number of Enrolled & Descendant members living in Tribal housing 1 New Tigua Business Center for Tribal entrepreneurs

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 1 _2011 Tribal Council 3 _Organizational Chart 5 _Honoring Tigua Veterans Feature 6

Financial Review 9 _2011 Financial Report 10 _Finance Department 11

Tribal Operations 15 _Tribal Operations 16 _Compliance 21 _Human Resources 23 _Tribal Records 26 _Management Information Systems 29 _Office of Emergency Management 31 _Pueblo Maintenance 33

Health & Human Services 35 _Health & Human Services 36

Community & Economic Development 45 _Economic Development 46 _Housing 52 _Tribal Empowerment 55

Quality of Life 63 _Recreation & Wellness Center 64 _Environmental Management Office 66 _Chilicote Ranch 69 _Tigua Indian Cultural Center 71

Public Safety & Justice 75 _Tribal Police 76 _Tribal Court 78 _ Fire Safety & Operations 80 vi vii 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO

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_2011 Tribal Council _Organizational Chart _Honoring Tigua Veterans Feature

Buffalo Dance The Buffalo Dance, borrowed from Pueblos, is a folk dance that is performed to honor the buffalo in thanksgiv- ing and offer blessings. Young men wear a headdress and attire to impersonate the buffalo and the women represent buffalo maidens.

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relationships between the State and the three federally the Blood Quantum Bill would not have any impact recognized Indian tribes in Texas. on the federal budget. This significantly improved the outlook for passage of the bill. The session demonstrated that the Texas Legislature is not yet willing to support a bill or constitutional The House passed the bill and it is pending before the amendment that would expand gaming in the state. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The Pueblo was not negatively or positively affected by the passage of any legislation. Tribal Representation –Making a Difference

112th United States Congress (Pending Legislative Governor Paiz held membership seats for the following Action) The Pueblo continues to work on the passage 2011 committees/boards: YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO of H.R. 1560, the Blood Quantum Bill, which will • Council of Governments (Voting 2011 Tribal Council allow the Pueblo to determine its own membership Member) – As a voting member, Governor Paiz requirements. The Pueblo has attempted to pass participates and contributes in this regional 2011 Tribal Council Program Highlights this legislation for many years and last year’s attempt forum where local governments address did not pass due to the issuance of an inaccurate issues and develop solutions that contribute Strengthening Government to Government Relations Congressional Budget Office report. The main hurdle to to intergovernmental cooperation, improved be overcome was the misunderstanding that passage coordination of activities, and promotion of Interlocal Agreement The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo of this legislation would result in greater federal programs which improve the region. entered into an agreement with the City of El Paso for expenditures. • Urban Area Strategic Initiative (UASI: Voting mutual aid assistance during times of emergency. Member of the Urban Area Work Group) – During the 1st Session of the 112th United States Governor Paiz holds a critical voting seat on Legislative & Litigation Efforts 2011 Congress, the Pueblo obtained a favorable analysis this regional board that allows the Pueblo to from the Congressional Budget Office explaining that petition for and secure funding for the Pueblo 82nd Texas Legislative Session The 82nd Legislative Session began on January 11, 2011 and concluded on 2011 TRIBAL COUNCIL May 30, 2011. Each session of the Texas Legislature is unique and the 82nd Legislative Session was no exception. Controversial issues such as the multi- billion dollar budget deficit, redistricting, voter ID, and school finance were the overriding issues on every member’s mind during the session.

During the session, the Pueblo worked closely with the El Paso Delegation, especially with newly elected Representative Naomi Gonzalez and Senator José Rodríguez who introduced several vital pieces of legislation to allow the Pueblo to reopen gaming operations at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center and From left to right: Councilman Frank Gomez, Councilman David Gomez, Councilman Christopher Gomez, War Captain Javier Loera, Governor Frank Paiz, Cacique Frank Holguin, Lieutenant Governor to encourage the State of Texas to improve working Carlos Hisa, Aguacil Bernie Gonzales, and Councilman Trini Gonzalez 2 3 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO

DIA DE LOS INOCENTES ACTIVITIES ON 12/28/2011: WAR CAPTAIN JAVIER LOERA (LT) & CHILDREN WITH PIÑATA (R) GOVERNORS & COUNCILMEN IN AUSTIN, TEXAS Members of Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo

Tribal Council

Tribal Court Speaking Rock Administrators Tigua Inc.

_Tigua Enterprises _Tigua Construction Services _Tigua Technology Services _Tigua Transportation _Tigua Smoke Shop From left to right: Councilman Gonzales, Councilman Gomez, Governor Perry’s and its emergency management initiatives. • Implementation of the AmeriCorps Grant – The Senior Advisor Rob Johnson, Governor Paiz, and Lieutenant Governor Hisa • Southern Pueblos Council (New Mexico) – grant will support Economic Development and Finance Tribal Operations Health & Community & Economic Quality of Life Public Safety Served in the capacity of Chairman the Tigua Nation Building process. Human Services Development & Justice • Member of the All Indian Pueblo Council • Medical Doctors contracted and are currently (New Mexico) housed at the Community Health Center to assist Tribal members with their medical needs. Other Highlights • Completion of Remodeling of Speaking Rock’s • Bingo License Granted by the Bingo Division Spirit Garden and new VIP room. of the Texas Lottery Commission • Commence Addition to Tribal Empowerment • The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo continues to Building in order to assist the growing increase revenue due to the business success educational needs of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. _Accounting _Compliance _Comprehensive Health Economic Development Recreation & Wellness Tribal Police of Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, Tigua _Procurement & Contracting _Human Resources Services _AmeriCorps Center _Taxation _Maintenance _Day Care _Grants Management Tribal Judicial Administration Smoke Shop, Tigua Inc., and the Pueblo’s Looking Forward _Management Information _Elder’s _Planning Environmental Management current investments. • Completion of the Tigua Business Center Systems _Social Services _Project Research & Info. _Chilicote Technical Fire Safety & Operations _Office of Emergency _Small Business Capacity Assistance • Completion of the Pueblo’s New Tuh-Lah Facility • Diligently work towards housing Tribal Management Building _Conservation Planning & • Partnership with El Paso Baseball Partners, members and reduce the current waiting list _Tribal Records Development Housing _Environmental Education & LLC – El Paso Diablos • Enhance working relations with other Texas _FAC Construction Rehab Outreach • Establishment of a Comprehensive Fire & and New Mexico Tribes _Grounds Keeping _Environmental Code Safety Operations Department • Continue our efforts to amend YDSP _Home Ownership Development _Inspections _Energy Efficiency Planning & • Partnership with ISIS, LLC – Tactical Training at Restoration Act to allow the Tribe to determine _Rental Development blood quantum requirement for membership. _GIS/GPS Services Empowerment • Facility Improvements at the Community _Education Chilicote Ranch Health Center in order to better serve the _Employment & Training _IBM/Tigua Tech Center Tigua Indian Cultural Center Community and their health needs. _Library • Opening of the New Community Center at _Pre-K District II _VITA 4 YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO_Organizational Chart 5 YDSP Finance TOPs HHS CED QoL PS&J 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO

GOVERNOR PAIZ SPEAKING AT THE HONORING TIGUA VETERANS CEREMONY loyalty. We are proud of the brave heroes that have the Empowerment Department, the Tribal Records tad (Thank you for all things), Weide haba Dois Ba ma Leonel Paiz, Sr. Gilbert Rolando Ruiz served the Pueblo and the country. Department, Tribal Council, Traditional Council, the hi beche Shimba tie nens (Creator and God Bless all Joseph Rito Reveles Arturo Senclair, Sr. Target Tigua AmeriCorps Program, and the Eagle’s people) --- Hawu (Thank you). Fred Rodela Ricardo Senclair The event began with the Eagle Claw Warrior Society Claw Warrior Society. Jesus Padilla, Marine Veteran Ildefonso Rodela Pablo Armando Silvas, Sr. Honor Guard, followed by War Capitan Javier Loera and Arturo Senclair, Air Force Veteran served as The following are all veterans and active military Ildefonso Rodela, Sr Robert Trejo providing the traditional Tigua prayer. Governor Paiz Masters of Ceremony. The Elders Committee and service members that have provided their service Ismael Rodela, Sr Kennie A. Triste addressed the veterans and Jesus Padilla recognized the YDSP after-school children provided decorations information to the Pueblo. A photo album of the event Antonio Ruedas Josie Ann Valdez the servicemen and women for their contributions. and gifts for the veterans. The event ended with a can be found at http://ysletadelsurpueblo.org/files/ Enrique Ruedas Lucero G. Valdez traditional Tigua honor song and a closing prayer. news94.pdf. Antonio Cruz Marcos Antonio Valdez The highpoint of the event came with the presentation Ricardo Ruedas Raymond Gilbert Valdez of an eagle feather to Cacique Francisco Holguin All Tigua community members and their spouses are YDSP Veterans and Active Military Raul Oswaldo Ruiz George Valdez, Jr. YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO from Benjamin Paiz, Traditional Captain, for his encouraged to provide their military information to the Honoring Tigua Veterans Feature accomplishments during World War II. Honorably Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Records Department for Tribal Members & Descendants Active discharged in 1943, he was awarded seven bronze inclusion in future events. Photos are also appreciated. Manuel Ahumada Ernesto Guerra Manuel Gabriel Baca Brandon Lee Hernandez CACIQUE FRANK HOLGUIN AND JAVIER LOERA AT CEREMONY Members of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo have a long- stars, an EAME Ribbon, and a Good Conduct Medal Arturo Alejo George Hernandez Michael Bailon Jimmy Rios standing record of military service and duty to the for his service in Europe. He flew missions throughout A number of Tribal Programs have specific services that Jose Alejo Rogelio Hernandez Virginia Castillo Gilberto Ruiz Tigua community and to the United States. Throughout Europe including: Normandy, France, and Germany. target veterans. The Empowerment Department’s WIA Carlos Eduardo Apodaca Charles Dickie Hisa, Sr Ricardo Damacio Colmenero Sean Steven Senclair the Pueblo’s history, Tigua warriors have been an Holguin served as an Army Air Corps Aircrew member. program supports veterans with workforce development Juan Apodaca Beau Holguin Mark Allen Cruz Robert Anthony Ytuarte integral part of the Tribe’s society. Today, members During the celebration, all veterans and active services tailored to support Native American veterans’ Maria C. Apodaca Chyne Holguin of the Pueblo continue to go into battle and sacrifice military servicemen and women, some of who were special needs. Housing also administers special housing Raymond Apodaca Francisco Paiz Holguin Honoring the Departed for our freedom. It is customary that Native American represented by family members, were presented with acquisition programs for veterans. Joe Ayala Raymond Tetsuo Honda, Jr Juan P. Alejo Felipe Cruz, III communities celebrate and honor them for their acts of gifts and certificates to commemorate their service. Dean Ross Bailey Tomas Loera, Sr. Rodolfo M. Alejo Benjamin Maldonado selflessness and bravery. Hawu We-ide (Thank you Creator), Hawu Dios (Thank Martin A. Barela Cynthia Jaramillo- Lopez Alfredo Alvidrez Enrique Paiz The ceremony was sponsored, organized and you God), Hawu Te-en I (Thank you to Grandfathers), Maria Elena Burns Armando Lopez Peter Aquiar, Sr. Jose Miguel Pedraza “Members of the Ysleta Pueblo have been integral to facilitated by the Economic Development Department, Hawu Chi en I (Thank you to Grandmothers), Hawu Key Charles Bustamante Lawrence Lujan Santiago Isaac Bustamante Roberto Pedraza defending the El Paso del Norte Region,” Nick Houser, Adrian Martin Carabajal Danny Macias Rodolfo Colmenero Martin Ruedas Tribal Historian, stated. Tigua military history is well CEREMONY HONORING TIGUA SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2011 Rachel Carabajal Dino Madrigal Blas Cruz Pascual Serrano, Jr. documented throughout time and is exemplified with Martin Castillo Miguel Augustin Marquez Tigua scouts serving in the U.S. military. One such Victoria Cebollero Reynaldo Moreno Tribal Spouses scout, Simón Olguin gave his life while protecting the Alberto Chavez, Sr. Frank Munoz Ramon Betancourt Thomas Robert Silva region on June 12, 1881. Ricardo Colmenero, Jr. Manuel Munoz Raul Candelaria, Sr. Daryk B. Snow Norma Cecille Cruz Vicente Munoz Raphael V. Cebollero, Jr. Agustin Ysquierdo, Jr On November 19, 2011, a ceremony honoring Tigua Pablo Gabriel Cruz Antonio Munoz, Sr. Rafael Gomez, Sr. Ricardo Hernandez servicemen and women was attended by over 100 Johnny Cruz, Sr. Vicente Munoz, Sr. Leroy Clarence Hart Jose Lujan veterans, their families, as well as families of active Jose Gomez George Ignacio Navarro Daniel Lozoya Magdaleno Reveles military personnel. The Honoring Ceremony was held Luis Antonio Gomez, Jr. Tanya Flormaria Nunez Agustin Madrigal Teodoro Valdez to let servicemen and women know that we appreciate Luis Antonio Gomez, Sr. Juan Nunez, III Jack Steven Martin them and to give them the gratitude they deserve. Enrique Granillo Jesus Padilla Luis B. Padilla We thank them for their work, their hardships and Charles Rey Guerra Fernie Paiz Bobby G. Ransom Enrique Guerra Ricardo Paiz Rodolfo Reyna 6 7 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO FINANCIAL REVIEW

FINANCIAL REVIEW

_2011 Financial Report _Finance Department

Butterfly Dance The Butterfly Dance is a Pueblo folk dance derived from the more traditional Butterfly Dance of the Rio Grande Pueblos performed during the planting season. The butterfly represented by the waving feathers, symbolically flutters over crops during the growing season as a sign of healthy crops and a good harvest. The accompanying dancers act as an honor guard to this wonder of nature.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW YDSP 2011 BUDGETED VS. ACTUAL EXPENSES GRANT SOURCES BY FUNDING AGENCY DOLLAR VALUE OF ACTIVE GRANTS FINANCIAL REVIEW with federal and state laws and proper purchasing 2011 Financial Report $24.85 Admin for Native Americans, 0.8% Other, 8.7% Finance Department $25 procedures. This division coordinates contracts in Tx Dept of St Health Srvs, 2.4% Department of Health & accordance with Federal and State laws, coordinates Dept of Labor, 3.5% Human Services, 25.6% Department Overvew A key contributor to maintaining all bid processing, contract renewals and bid YDSP 2011 OPERATING BUDGET Budgeted, $28.76M Dept of Homeland 20 Security, 3.0% and improving the welfare of the Tribe, the Finance and documentation. This division also contains the Public Works, 1.0% Information Technology, 0.8% alue (Millions) Econ Development Revenue Division sustains full accountability of all tribal $18.44 warehouse area which is responsible for managing Quality of Life, 6.1% Actual Expenses, Admin, 5.4% Capital Outlay, 18.8% resources, ensures maximum operation of revenues, the warehouse, centralized receiving and delivery, and Economic Development, 8.4% $19.68M 15

Tx Division of otal Dollar V T Emgy Mgmt, 5.5% and provides timely and accurate financial information $14.28 tracking capital assets of the Tribe. Public Safety & Justice, 13.0% and support using sound business practices and Dept. of Justice, 6.9% Department of Housing & methods. Responsibilities range from management, Urban Development, 16.1% 10 Department of Interior, 10.7% monitoring and disbursement of the Tribe’s resources, 2009 2010 2011 Department of Transportation, 11.4% procurement of goods and services and proper Difference of $9.08M Number of grants 48 60 73 $20,766,304 purchasing procedures to the timely recording, Community Dvlpmt, 13.7% TOTAL YDSP CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT BY NON-NATIVE & NATIVE Direct Services, 24.2% classifying and reporting of all financial transactions of $8 2007 - 2011 GRANT FUNDING: FEDERAL SOURCES ($1,000s) GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY YDSP DEPARTMENT $7.48 the Tribe. division is also responsible for the financial component 80.8% General Government, 14.0% $20,000 $19,738 Tribal Court, 2.0% Tribal Records, 0.5% $6.58 $19,213 TOPs, 1.1% Indirect, 2.4% of the self-monitoring activities of the Tribe. The $28,764,874 Percent change (’10 - ‘11) = 10.9% Environ. Mgmt., 1.4% 73.7% Department Budget Grants/Cost Accounting Manager serves on the Self- 6 $17,329 Finance, 2.9% Housing, 27.4% The Finance Department managed a budget of Monitoring Task Force. OEM, 5.1% YDSP OPERATING BUDGET BY YEAR (1,000s OF DOLLARS) 15,000 $675,075 (see figure below for 2011 actual expenses). 4 Empower. Treasury The Treasury division is responsible for Percent Program, 6.1% Grants/Cost Accounting The managing the Tribe’s investments in accordance with Millions of dollars 2008 2009 2010 2011 change $12,889 Core Divisions/Services (‘11 - ‘10) Grants/Cost Accounting division is responsible for Federal and State laws, the Tribe’s Investment Policy, and 2 1,000s of dollars Tribal Police, 13.7% 10,000 1 26.3% Data classes Direct Services $6,026 $5,517 $6,089 $6,949 14.1% $9,938 monitoring, reviewing and billing all grant funded guidance from the Tribal Investment Committee. The 19.2% $9,421 Percent change (’07 - ‘11) = 103.9% Non-Native General Contracts 2 activities of the Tribe, assisting with financial planning, Director of Finance serves as Chairman of the Committee. Community Development $3,548 $4,830 $5,055 $3,941 -22.0 HHS, 23.1% 0 Native American Contracts and recording and monitoring the Tribal budget. This 2010 2011 Economic Development $333 $1,614 $2,656 $2,417 -9.0 Economic Dev., 14.2% 5,000 General Government3 $2,137 $2,355 $2,514 $4,025 60.1 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 YDSP INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY $20,766,304 FINANCE DEPARTMENT: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES NON-TRIBAL AND TRIBAL CONTRACTS AWARDED 2011 Capital Outlay $896 $540 $2,395 $5,418 126.2 Account Name Balance 2007 - 2011 GRANT FUNDING: STATE SOURCES ($1,000s) Capital Outlay, 4.8% Quality of Life4 $1,577 $1,631 $1,958 $1,755 -10.3 Intermediate Term Reserve $20,380,970 Non-Native American Contracts, 27.8% Native American Contracts, 26.3% $2,000 $19,738 Public Safety & Justice5 $743 $1,001 $1,700 $3,747 120.4 Minors Trust Fund $9,865,673

Public Works6 $479 $428 $254 $281 10.6 Percent change (’10 - ‘11) = 32.8% $1,554 Short Term Reserve $2,484,450 1,500 Information Technology7 $228 $201 $212 $230 8.2 Contract & Grant Fund $1,916,006 Total $15,967 $18,117 $22,834 $28,765 30.0 Tigua Tomorrow Fund $558,817 $988 $1,170 1,000 Notes: $848 Total $35,205,917 1. Includes Health & Human Services Department and Empowerment Program 2. Includes Housing Department and Roads Maintenance 1,000s of dollars 3. Includes Indirect and General Fund 500 Operations, 95.2% Procurement & Contracting/Warehouse The 4. Includes Chilicote Ranch, Environmental, Recreation/Wellness Center, and Tigua Cultural Center $457 Percent change (’07 - ‘11) = 240.0% Procurement and Contacting division provides, 5. Includes Emergency Management, Tribal Judicial Department, and Tribal Police Medical Service Provider Contracts, 45.9% $659,349 procures and coordinates the purchasing of supplies, 6. Includes Maintenance Department $6,583,321 7. Includes Management Information Systems 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 material and equipment for the Tribe in accordance 10 11 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO FINANCIAL REVIEW

Tax Division The Tax Division which administers STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS • Commenced training of employees on and enforces the YDSP Tax Code including records, Percent purchasing/ contracting/credit card policies 2010† 2011‡ licensing, collection, and reporting functions also falls Change • Established borrowing Policy for the Pueblo within the Finance & Revenue Division. Current Assets $41,694,480 $47,937,100 15.0% • Began the process of developing Comprehensive and Administrative policy manual Capital Assets $54,255,357 $56,849,536 4.8 TAX REVENUE BY SOURCE • Started developing Standard Operating Procedures Total Assets $95,949,837 $104,786,636 9.2 2010 2011 Percent Change Coming Year Projections: Sales Tax $113,920 $161,859 42.1% STATEMENT OF LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE Liquor Tax $220,393 $258,062 17.1 Percent • Enhance Customer Service satisfaction 2010† 2011‡ Tobacco Tax $704,551 $748,426 6.2 Change • Increase processing efficiency and reduce Total $1,038,864 $1,168,347 12.5 Current Liabilities $13,888,309 $15,950,781 14.9% processing time by 10% • Enhance financial statements to include all Long Term Liabilities $2,675,878 $2,581,367 -3.5 business activity General Accounting and Financial Accounting Total Liabilities $16,564,187 $18,532,148 11.9 • Complete conversion to SAGE PAS Fixed assets & Reporting This division is responsible for the Fund Balance $79,385,650 $86,254,488 8.7 • Establish tribal distribution system disbursement of payments to vendors, managing the Total Liabilities & Fund • Complete final phases of establishing a $95,949,837 $104,786,636 9.2 amounts due to the Tribe, processing and reconciling Balance preferred vendor list all payroll transactions, reporting, managing and • Establish tax division audit procedures monitoring of the Tribe’s accounting system, internal • Complete standard operating procedures 2010 - 2011 P&L COMPARISON control systems, and providing information for use by Percent management, regulatory agencies and creditors. This 2010† 2011‡ area is also responsible for tax reporting, and issuance Change of the Annual Financial Report of the Tribe. Revenues $14,982,919 $12,914,599 -13.8% Expenditures $15,206,855 $17,252,804 13.5 Financial Highlights Transfers $9,922,975 $11,207,043 12.9 Net Revenues Over $9,699,039 $6,868,838 -29.2 REVENUE RECAP 2011 Expenditures & Transfers

Total Notes: 1. Audited figures are noted by the dagger (†). Net Revenue 1/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 $24,121,642 2. Not audited figures are noted by the double dagger (‡). Less Dividends Received From Tribal Businesses $(11,207,043) Net Revenue Excluding Transfers $12,914,599 2011 Annual Accomplishments:

• Hired Finance Department Executive Assistant • Continued phases of establishing a preferred vendor list • Began conversion to SAGE FAS Fixed assets • 2011 Inventory of Fixed Assets • Formalized cash collection practices 12 13 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO TRIBAL OPERATIONS

TRIBAL OPERATIONS

_Tribal Operations _Compliance _Human Resources _Tribal Records _Management Information Systems _Office of Emergency Management _Pueblo Maintenance

Shawl and Fancy War Dance This dance is a social dance commonly performed as a show or competition dance in Indian gatherings called “Pow-Wows”. In various forms, it has been adopted from the traditional dances of the Plains Indians and is now performed by nearly all tribes.

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A WORKING SESSION FROM DIRECTOR’S LEADERSHIP RETREAT DIRECTOR’S LEADERSHIP RETREAT PARTICIPANTS million in grant funding for the P25 Communication activities, projects and assignments while serving as a Initiative that was released for proposals at the end catalyst for the specific initiatives outlined below. of 2011. The Chief of Fire Safety & Operations was hired in efforts to continue with the establishment Department Budget Collectively, TOPs managed a of the Pueblo’s Volunteer Fire Department, and child budget of $2,875,761 (see figures below for 2011 congregate safety planning measures were initiated actual expenses). for Day Care, Empowerment and HHS. MIS continued providing technical assistance with numerous special Major Project Progress Summary Data Management/ Tribal Operations systems layouts in both new facility construction and Improvement Project Tribal Operations initiated Ysleta del Sur Pueblo remodeling projects. MIS continues to play a critical its data management/improvement project aimed role in the P25 Compliant Communications Initiative, at strengthening our ability to collect and manage TRIBAL OPERATIONS commenced preliminary risk assessment activities operating data more effectively. Tribal Police kicked off on the Child Congregate Security Project, initiated a the project and consultant Helix Solutions completed The year 2011 can be summarized as a progressive remote access project for Tribal Police, and focused a preliminary assessment and generated a report with composite of developments from the Tribal Operations preliminary research and planning on introducing recommendations on making improvements. Current the use of data, map data to organizational needs and Directors were provided with current scopes of work, the annual exercise. Information regarding the Department (TOPs) as it continued aggressive efforts SharePoint to the tribal government. Tribal Records database capacity shortfalls sparked the need to formulate recommendations to improve efficiency and funding targets, current benefit statements, budget semiannual reports due in July was also shared. All to meet Strategic Plan goals aimed at strengthening concentrated efforts on building its tribal descendant evaluate other database products that are better suited effectiveness, thus strengthening the decision making performance reports, and a timeline for completion of Directors presented the reports to Tribal Council during the tribal government’s administrative capacity. database to capture demographic information should to meet the needs of the Tribal Police Department. Tribal process among our Directors. the budget preparation cycle. an official meeting August 16, 2011. Compliance focused attention on redesigning tracking pending legislative efforts allow the Pueblo to self- Records was also able to refine its statistical report to and monitoring tools for more effective utility while certify membership, while improving its data reporting enable more focused reporting of key enrollment data Contract/Grant Set-Up Monitoring & Budget Management TOPs also coordinated a capital budget formulation Information regarding the 2010 Carryover for all continuing its self-monitoring practices aimed on cash and analysis capabilities. and trends with respect to the tribal membership and In 2011, TOPs monitored 66 contracts/grants totaling effort in June to earmark and plan the capital needs BIA, I.H.S., and HUD funded programs was also controls, procurement and contracting, and program descendants. Other departments involved in the data over $20 million. It processed 24 contract/grant for 2012. All major program directors participate in the disseminated. The 2010 Carryover breakdown is eligibility. The 2011 Risk Assessment revealed high Alongside core TOPs department progress and goal project are Health and Human Services, Tribal Police, awards, facilitated 117 budget revisions and monitored development of the capital budget. Some of the more as follows and was re-budgeted to meet one-time risk potentials in the areas of timekeeping, program execution, Tribal Operations, through coordinated TJD, Empowerment, Housing and HR. The focus will 591 output requirements (narrative reports, financial prevalent projects identified were major renovation costs such as technology replacements, facility income, in-kind match and data analysis. These efforts with the Tribal Administrators, spearheaded be to catalog the respective data variables, assess reports and required deliverables) that had an overall and expansion projects for CHC and Empowerment, improvements/maintenance, equipment, software and objectives will be the focus of attention for the submission rate of 93%. The total Tribal Government while others included facility improvements for Cultural professional services. 2012 Self-Monitoring sessions. Priority departments TOPs: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES TOPs: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES BY DEPARTMENT operating budget was over $28 million and was Center, TJD, Admin, Housing and the Recreation identified for continuous monitoring are Recreation/ Capital Outlay, 8.1% Tribal Records, 7.3% comprised of federal contract funds, federal and state & Wellness Center. Other improvements include Program 2010 Carryover Wellness Center; Health and Human Services; Cultural grants and tribal revenues. technology upgrades such as SharePoint and obsolete Tribal Operations, 56.3% CTGP $299,841 Center; Chilicote Ranch, and Housing. Human Resources, 8.5% computer replacements, vehicle purchases and a Processing new awards includes the General benefit subsidy. Estimated capital improvement costs JOM $4,123 Human Resources passed the first ever Customer Information Sheet (GIS) set up, coordinating orientation were budgeted at over $4 million. CHC $377,166 Service Standards and processed record number new Office of Emergency meetings with Self-Monitoring Task Force and budget Diabetes $23,168 hires. HR Personnel Policies are slated for codification Mgmt, 11.4% development. Information Exchange with Directors Facilitated OLES $72,646 in early 2012 as part of an overarching management Director’s meetings on 2/10/11 and 5/26/11 to Total Carryover $776,944 policy centralization effort and a new Volunteer and 2012 Re-Contract & Budget Preparation Tribal Operations distribute information as follows: DMI—2011 Audit 25% of contract award is allowed as carryover. Internship program is in the works. OEM progressed Operations, 91.9% spearheaded the annual Re-contract and Budget & Monitoring Plan; 2011 Director’s Calendar; and with emergency preparedness projects such as the Mgmt Information Systems, 16.6% preparation for 2012. All information was disseminated ACHIEVE Resolution. DMII—The 2012 Re-Contract and development of the Pueblo’s first ever Continuity $1,449,830 $1,449,830 to Directors during the May 2011 Director’s Meeting Budget timeline and instructions were disseminated of Operations (COOP) plan and secured over $1 for preparation of their budgets and scopes of work. to Directors along with all necessary tools to complete 16 17 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO TRIBAL OPERATIONS

COVER YDSP 2010 YEAR-END REPORT COVER the year followed by research into cost structures for ensure staff is familiar with plan requirements. provided in June 2011. Focus for program at

2010 YEAR END REPORT 2010 Year-End Report TOPs led the compilation of SharePoint TOPs is spearheading a Pueblo introducing the platform in its most infant stage. • In partnership with Empowerment, TOPs onset will be prevention and education. the 2010 Year-End Report. The annual report is Government-wide initiative to launch SharePoint, a Director provided Tax Law Training for VITA • Assisted Tribal Police Department with the published and circulated to the tribal community Microsoft web application platform designed as a The launch plan involves an MIS set up component volunteers and AmeriCorps members. Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) and other partners and stakeholders as a means centralized replacement for multiple web applications. that will require the acquisition of all necessary • Facilitated the Tribal Council Orientation on application process aimed at granting YDS

/ to showcase the Pueblo’s accomplishments while SharePoint’s platform allows for managing and hardware and setup to ensure the network capacity 1/18/11 that served to provide a general TPD active assistance in the enforcement of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo transparently reporting program development provisioning communication, collaboration and is sufficient for the size of the application. The design overview of each Pueblo Department while applicable Federal criminal statutes, including and asset management. TOPs collates, edits, and document management within an organization. phase of the project will consist of engineering custom providing key information such as progress Federal hunting and fishing regulations in facilitates publishing of the annual report which was sites per department. Each department will have on strategic plans, key project developments Indian country. TPD coordinated meetings disseminated at the Pueblo Junta in April. Demonstrations of SharePoint’s functionality were made an announcement list, two document libraries, one and 2011 goals. The orientation was meant with BIA and US Attorney’s Office to begin to both Pueblo Administrators and Directors earlier in calendar, a phone directory, notification/alerts and to familiarize the new Council members process which will include a certification The 2010 report marks the fourth annual publication for training. SharePoint will enable more fluid exchange with YDSP departments, while focusing training requirement and MOU execution with the Pueblo and ran under a “Five Generations” theme SYLVIA GARCIA FACILITATING ADMIN. ASSISTANT’S WORKSHOP IN APRIL 2011 and central organization of information. on developmental progress. Our audience BIA’s OJS. All requirements submitted from as progress reported from the Tribal Government consisted of the 2011 Tribal Council and YDS. Pending full execution. centered on cultural retainment while designing and Codification and Centralization of Management Policies several members of the Elder’s Committee. • TOPs Administrative Support Staff building strong capacity building programs for the TOPs is also spearheading a collective effort to codify • TOPs Director assisted HHS in requesting developed a Pueblo Government-Wide Pueblo youth. and centralize the Pueblo’s management policies. technical assistance from NRC4 Tribes for “Administrative Assistant Workshop” as a Tribal Operations’ HR, MIS Compliance and the an assessment of its Social Services Child training mechanism for new Admin staffers Growth and expansion hallmarked much of Finance department are partnering to complete this Welfare Program. Assistance was approved on April 25th & 26th. Training topics included: 2010 YEAR END REPORT the initiatives undertaken in 2010. Our housing undertaking. Working with legal assistance from and technical experts in Indian Country Social Professional Attitude, Determining Roles, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo development in District II spurred the addition of Fredericks, Peebles and Morgan, the intent is to adopt Services programs performed a three-day Correspondence, Travel Arrangements, 30 rental duplex units and progressed on a major a uniform format for the policies and ensure adequate on site assessment in April and a findings Communication, Records Management,

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 119 S. Old Pueblo Rd. rehabilitation project in both residential districts. Our cross referencing to ensure a sound and consistent set report was generated with recommendations Recording Meetings, Tribal Council Policies El Paso, TX 79907 915.859.7913 www.ysletadelsurpueblo.org Health and Human Services Department experienced of management policies. for developing an effective Child Welfare and Procedures, Recordkeeping, Effective significant development and broadened their menu Program. HHS to follow up with assessment Working Relationship with Supervisors, of services by providing comprehensive medical This endeavor will assist the Pueblo when initiating its by contracting for technical assistance to Healthy Venting, Customer Service Standards Director’s Leadership Retreat TOPs organized the first services and developing baseline community health Self Governance objectives. initiate Implementation Phase. Review & Ethics. Future networking activities Director’s Leadership Retreat 3/31-4/1/11. The day and indicators. The initiation of the Elder’s Club prompted • TOPs Director led development of Customer planned as well. a half retreat incorporated a series of guest speakers a spirited and renewed role in our Elders to integrate Technical Assistance and Support Services Service Standards with HR Office that • IPM Coordinated with Day Care to assist with such as Joe Garcia, former NCAI President, Dr. Arthur their wisdom and service to Pueblo offerings; while • TOPs Director spearheaded a collaborative formally adopted Pueblo Government-wide their bookkeeping transition into QuickBooks. Islas, and Rene Pena, CPA and YDSP Auditor. The our Tribal Administration received commendation grant writing campaign among Tribal Police, service standards. Standards approved by • Assistant provided training and orientation to retreat was facilitated by Navajo consultant Vickie on its sound government operations and internal Fire, MIS and OEM to secure over $1 million Council on 5/10/11. HHS Clerk on Social Services required reports Oldman John who guided the group through various control framework. Empowerment’s new leadership in grant funds for a P25 Communication • TOPs Director facilitated communications with and filing system in July. leadership aspects such as Communication, Teamwork, set aggressive standards for its education offerings project and completed the Introduction John Baily of Tigua Inc. and Tribal Governors Health & Stress and Ethics. Focus on the Pueblo’s and Economic Development experienced another Section to Technical Specifications to discuss possible technical assistance with Other leadership is important and critical in ensuring adequate precedent setting year as they earned the Pueblo’s first developed by consultants ESEI in January as Tigua Inc. and the Recreation/wellness Center. • Collaborated with Finance to update Chart of skills are effectively maintained. Honoring Nations award. Our combined efforts offer Communications Committee progressed on • Assisted with Chief of Fire Safety & Operations Account line items for use with Re-Contract a cross generational menu of programs and services its plan to go out for bid. vacancy logistics such as position description preparation materials to clarify definitions. Future staff development workshops and trainings will aimed at empowering and enabling members of the • TOPs Director provided training to TOPs staff on review and input, securing budget allocation Line items were condensed and Capital items be offered in 2012. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo towards self sustainment. the Tribal Operations’ COOP plan in January to and coordinating orientation. Orientation were clarified. 18 19 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO TRIBAL OPERATIONS

• Coordinated with HR to update and improve TRIBAL OPERATIONS objectives: Procurement/Contracting the Fringe Benefits & Tax Worksheets Compliance Division evaluation; Cash Controls evaluation; and TOTAL MONITORING POPULATION BY YEAR • Hosted WIA summer youth intern. Program Eligibility requirements Activities 2008 2009 2010 2011 Prepared numerous activities aimed at Department Overview The Tribal Operations/Compliance 2. Facilitated annual risk assessment to aid in Total Number of Contracts/Grants 45 49 60 66 exposing summer youth intern to various Division executes the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Self- the creation of the 2012 Self-Monitoring and Total Number of Reviewable Budgets 88 124 124 171 skill sets needed among the various TOPs Monitoring Policy. The policy authorizes this division to Evaluation Plan Total Number of Reviewable Output departments. conduct auditing, monitoring, and evaluation activities, 3. Evaluated Tribal Operations/Compliance data 65 307 564 594 Requirements • Met with Paso Del Norte Health Foundation which ensures YDSP departments and subsequent collections methods to consolidate databases Total Number of Reviewable Scopes of with improved filtering options and identified 36 66 79 64 to discuss partnering opportunities with programs are adhering to Tribal, State, and Federal Work/Work Plans upcoming funding initiatives such as the regulations. The Compliance Division promotes a grants management system to streamline Physical Activity Planning Grant and REALIZE working environment conscious of risk management, grant administration (an innovative leadership development fiscal responsibility, and completion of program goals. 4. Initiated three corrective action plans using In 2011, the Compliance Division conducted monitoring experience designed for a network of leaders The Division continues to strengthen the policy’s interview methods with responsible director activities that evaluated 71% of the contracts/ who are committed to improving health for notions while continuously achieving the goals outlined from a total of 11 external reviews that were grants, 70% of reviewable budgets, and 60% of total the benefit of future generations). in the strategic plan. conducted Pueblo-wide reviewable output requirements each quarter2. The • Participated in interview committee for table below reflects the actual amount of evaluated Dentist In 2011, the Division focused on addressing strategic Audit Activities In 2011, the Compliance Division areas. • Coordinated Winter Storm Emergency issues related to data collection and management performed no internal audits, however, three corrective Operations activities remotely while Pueblo systems among various YDSP departments and action plans were initiated. Of the 11 external reviews ACTUAL 2011 MONITORING ACTIVITIES Government offices experienced 4-day programs. The goal was to utilize the self-monitoring conducted, 70% of the programs did not warrant the 2011 2011 Activities 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 shutdown. program as an instrument to improve data collection need for further corrective action. Q4* Q1 Q2 Q3** Q4** Q1 Q2 Contracts/Grants • Revised Performance Appraisal forms. and management efforts. The Division recognized 36 39 32 53 55 35 32 Evaluated • Facilitated the Cost of Living and One Time areas of improvement within its own system and ACTUAL 2011 AUDIT ACTIVITIES Budgets Evaluated 49 54 51 70 70 94 84 Payment Increases. made several changes to improve data collection and Activities 2008 2009 2010 2011 Output Requirements analysis efforts. These activities included consolidating 64 47 48 102 101 136 39 Internal Audits Performed 1 N/A 1 0 Evaluated databases, addressing the need for program resource Corrective Action Plan Initiated N/A N/A 11 3 *Actual Session occurred in 2010 libraries, and identifying grant administration software **Actual Session is scheduled for January 2011 for improved grants management. Urgent Action Notices N/A N/A 1 2 Evaluation Activities The Division continues to utilize 2011 Program Highlights The Tribal Operations/ Monitoring Activities The scope of the Tribal Operations/ an evaluation scorecard as its methodology to rate the Compliance Division has the responsibility of enforcing Compliance Division includes processing and monitoring department performance. The scorecard assesses the YDSP Self-Monitoring policy, while working to contract/ grant activity. In 2011, there was an increase1 each department in the following four critical areas: accomplish the objectives outlined in the strategic plan. in overall grant activity over last year - 10% increase in administrative objective based on selected internal The highlights of these 2011 accomplishments include contracts/grants, 38% increase in reviewable budgets, control performance area, budget performance the following: and 5% increase in reviewable output requirements. reviews, adherence to output requirements, and In all, there was a 19% decrease in program Scope of management of monitoring concerns. Based on 1. Utilized 2011 Self-Monitoring Plan as a Work/Work Plans. The table below reflects the volume of evaluation scorecards from April 1, 2010 through May guide to conduct three Self-Monitoring the Pueblo’s contract/grant activity. 2 Formula to calculate average amounts were taken from the percent evaluated Meetings that covered the following three for 2011Q1 and 2011Q2 [(evaluated count/total count = percent evaluated)] then 1 Percent change formula =( [2011 – 2010]/2010)*100 getting the average of the two periods [(2011Q1%+2011Q%)/2]

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OVERALL AVERAGE1 SELF MONITORING SCORECARD BY DEPARTMENT TRIBAL OPERATIONS to buildings. The Pueblo exercised its Continuity a professional commercial shredding company. Over 3.0 Overall score 2.92 Human Resources of Operations (COOP) plan to maintain essential 17,000 pounds of documents were destroyed and 2.87 2.85 2.74 2.68 government functions and property damage claims recycled as a result of this effort. Additionally, HR 2.63 2.61 2.5 2.56 2.52 Average score = 2.50 Department Overview The Human Resources (HR) were submitted and reimbursed for the Tuy Pathu staff participated in the Continuity of Operations Plan

2.25 Office is responsible for the Pueblo’s human Daycare and Cultural Center. (COOP) exercise. The exercise, coordinated by the 2.17 2.15 2.0 resource activities including recruitment, retention, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 1.92 1.85 employee relations, benefit plan management, and In August, the HR Office executed a subscriber identified weaknesses that the Pueblo will address in compensation. agreement with Personnel Security Consultants to its COOP plan revision. 1.5 access their 1st Defense Background Screenings Department Budget HR managed a budget of $126,474 online service. The service allows HR staff to process In addition, HR also provided orientation support to the 1.0 (see figure below for 2011 actual expenses). background checks as well as have immediate Pueblo’s Workforce Experience and Training Program Cultural EMO Tribal EDD OEM Housing ASAP TED CHC MIS Tuy Pathu Soc’l Svcs HHS Maint R&W access to criminal history information for recruitment (WIA), Target Tigua AmeriCorps, contractors, interns, Center PD Dept Dept Daycare Dept Dept Dept Center Notes: screening purposes. and volunteers. Throughout the year, HR also facilitated 1. The overall average score is the mean of 2010 Q2 through 2011 Q2; 2. This score represents the average of all departments; 3. 1 is “not acceptable”, 2 is “conditionally acceptable”, 3 is “fully met requirements”, and 4 is “exceeded requirements” HR: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES Capital Outlay, 2.3% employee appreciation events, employee wellness 30, 2011, the Pueblo departments overall, scored a The Self-Monitoring sessions have not only provided The HR Department participated in the Workforce activities, and staff development opportunities. 2.50, indicating a “conditionally acceptable” rating. an avenue to communicate deficiencies as a result Development Workshop for WIA Summer Youth The chart above identifies selected departments, of report reviews and feedback, but also identified where HR staff presented an overview of the career Program Statistics The Pueblo government had a total frequency and ratings. reporting deficiencies that warrant future attention. opportunities in Tribal government. The presentation workforce of 172 employees at the end of 2011 with included an overview of tribal government position 136 full-time and 36 part-time employees, representing OVERALL SCORECARD AVERAGE BY QUARTER Looking Forward The Division will continue addressing minimum requirements, such as education and an 25% increase over last year. Females represented (ALL DEPARTMENTS) its strategic plan goals and focus on centralizing and background checks, to encourage young tribal 56% of the total workforce with an average age of 39 Quarter Average updating its management policies and related standard members to start planning their career trajectories. while 44% were male with an average age of 41. The operating procedures as requirements for the Pueblo’s average employee salary is approximately $29,600. 2010Q2 2.42 Operations, 97.7% transition to Self-Governance. Another priority area for The HR Office implemented an internship program 2010 Q3 & Q4 2.6 Compliance will be strengthening grants oversight. $123,489 with Western Technical College. The program placed 2011Q1 2.59 We will acquire software that will enhance current two interns, with Associate Degrees in Information and 2011Q2 2.37 Compliance practices by both Finance and Compliance. Department Highlights Under the leadership of the Security, in the MIS Department where they provided 2011 WORKFORCE GENDER BY PERCENTAGE OF TRIBAL/NON-TRIBAL This will enable better integration and coordination Director of Tribal Operations, HR formed a committee entry level technical support and gained practical work The Tribal Operations/Compliance Division established among the two departments for enhanced monitoring, to research and develop the Pueblo’s Customer experience. The internship experience proved to be Descendants, 5.3% analysis and overall contract/grant compliance. Finally, Service Standards. This draft was then disseminated mutually rewarding resulting in permanent placements its framework to enforce the YDSP Self-Monitoring Males Non-Tribal, 48.7% Tribal, 46.1% Policy through audits, monitoring, and evaluation continuous improvements will ensue within its internal to Directors and community for input and formally for the externs. (N = 76) activities based on an Annual Audit and Monitoring monitoring system to incorporate current and best approved by Tribal Council (Tribal Resolution TC- Plan. In 2011, the Compliance Division accomplished practices in the field of self-monitoring. 040-11) on May 11, 2011. The Standards set the HR engaged in other noteworthy administrative approximately 50% of the plan’s goals and objectives. overarching customer service expectations for the activities aimed at improving operating efficiencies. Descendants, 4.2% Due to limited resources on the audit activities, the Pueblo’s government workforce regarding conduct and As part of a comprehensive alignment of the Pueblo’s Internal Audits were suspended and withdrawn from performance. management policies, HR is reviewing and updating Females Non-Tribal, 49.0% Tribal, 46.1% (N = 96) the plan until program resource libraries are created the HR Policy Manual and also providing technical and departmental infrastructure is improved. In February, the region experienced a winter freeze support for other Pueblo management policy revisions. that shut down Tribal government offices for an HR also coordinated with other YDSP departments to 020406080 100 extended period of time and caused extensive damage condense its physical storage space by contracting Percent 22 23 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO TRIBAL OPERATIONS

2011 WORKFORCE BY GENDER 2011 TRIBAL WORKFORCE BY GENDER 2011 HIRES BY YDSP CORE FUNCTION 2011 TYPE OF POSITIONS BY CATEGORY (N = 175) Public Safety & Justice, 3.0% Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, 1.5% 40% 36.6% Males, 44.2% Tribal Males, 43.8% Tribal Operations, 7.5% Quality of Life, 34.3% 35 30 25 Community & 20 Economic 16.0% Development, 20.9% 15 13.1% Percent of all employees 10 Females, 55.8% Tribal Females, 56.2% 8.6% 5.7% 5.1% 4.6% 5 3.4% 2.9% 2.3% 1.1% 0.6% Health & Human Services, 32.8% 0 HHS Const, Maint, Office & Public Safety Mgmt Ed, Training Finance Computer Gen Professional Enviro Physicians N = 172 N = 80 N = 67 & Custodial Admin Supt & Justice & Library & Revenue & Tech Govt

Tribal members and descendants account for over Looking Forward HR has earmarked several important in terms of recruitment and retention. Improvements 50% of the total workforce with 38 males and 53 initiatives for 2012 that involve developing a tribal labor to the existing classification system are in order to females. The Pueblo is proud to report that six tribal code, ensuring its job competitiveness, refining policies simplify and update to standard industry practices. As members, or 50%, are directors and 16, or 55%, are and enhancing staff development. Development of a part of a centralized effort to streamline the Pueblo’s in supervisory positions. Overall, Tribal members and labor and employment code will provide a framework management policies, the HR Policy Manual will descendants represent 54% of full-time employees for establishing tribal authority within the context undergo a revision to ensure integration among the and 47% of part-time employees. of labor and employment relations. A committee other administrative department policies. Finally, HR will be formed to study the development of such a has set an aggressive training schedule for 2012 aimed HR processed 67 new hires and 33 separations in code for YDSP. An independent study will also be at building employee knowledge and skills as the 2011—not including AmeriCorps, Interns, Volunteers— commissioned to survey the Pueblo’s existing wage Pueblo upgrades its technological infrastructure and representing a 54% increase in hires and two less classification system to ensure job competitiveness managerial aptitude. separations when compared to last year.

2011 WORKFORCE BY GENDER 2011 AVERAGE SALARIES AND AGES BY WORKFORCE TYPE WORKFORCE HIRES & SEPARATIONS BY YEAR $35,000 80 $32k $31k 30,000 $29k $28k $27k 70 67 $25k Full-Time Males, 59 Females, 77 25,000 60 $20k 20,000 $19k $17k 50 Dollars 15,000 40 35 33 Males, 17 10,000 Frequency 31 30 5,000 Part-Time 19 20 16 0 13 14 Data classes 41 39 40 43 39 41 32 28 30 Ave. Age 10 Male s Female s W T T T Desc. Males Desc. Female s T ribal Males ribal Females otal T otal Desc.s 2011 Females, 1959 orkforce 4 2 2010

ribal 0 0306090120 150 Hires Sep. Tribal Tribal T. Desc. T. Desc. Percent Hires Sep. Hires Sep.

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TRIBAL RECORDS OFFICE: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES DISTANCE ANALYSIS OF PERMANENT RESIDENCES FOR ENROLLED AND DESCENDANT MEMBERS (2011) descendants to be enrolled members and qualify for S Capital Outlay, 4.8% services. The bill is pending approval from the US Senate and the President of the United States. 1,500 MILE

The TRO has also been actively assessing its data

capturing instruments and data analysis practices. With 2,000 MILE

assistance from a local consultant, TRO spearheaded S improvement efforts on the Tribal Enrollment TRIBAL RECORDS Questionnaire. TRO continued collaborations with the 1,000 MILE S YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO Economic Development Department to refine and 1,500 MILE Operations, 95.2% enhance the questionnaire, which will more precisely

TRIBAL OPERATIONS capture demographic and socioeconomic data. TRO plans Sacramento $105,836 Denver S Tribal Records Office to implement the revised survey instrument in 2012. San Francisco S Colorado Springs

500 MILE Wichita Department Overview The Tribal Records Office (TRO) 2011 Program Highlights As a primary direct service TRO was invited to participate with the Tribal Las Vegas of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is responsible for managing provider for the entire membership, the TRO enrolled Empowerment Annual School Supply distribution event S Santa Fe and maintaining the demographic data of the members and processed a total of 30 individuals over the course and the Health and Human Services Back to School Los Angeles Albuquerque Amarillo Health Fair. TRO set up an on-site station at both 250 MILE and descendants of the Tribe. The enrollment database of 2011. The total enrolled population for Ysleta del Sur Phoenix Roswell Alamogordo Lubbock (also referred to as the “Tribal Census”) is a critical Pueblo has grown to 1,703. With each new enrollment, functions to process Tribal ID cards and provide onsite 125 MILES Tucson Las Cruces Carlsbad function for the TRO as it is used to create and update the TRO obtained vital Tribal member demographic and information to the membership. El Paso Midland Dallas membership records. The Department also issues socioeconomic data. In its continued efforts to create Van Horn San Angelo Alpine Austin Houston census identification (ID) cards. Through its rich a comprehensive tribal community profile, the TRO TRO also adopted a logo which was designed to ThelpOPS enrollment data, the TRO also supports other YDSP also collects information about members’ educational brand TRO’s identity among the YDSP departments San Antonio departments by providing crucial statistical data for levels, employment status, and personal/household and embody Tigua growth and lineage. LEGEND grant proposal formulation and internal studies. As a incomes. Permanent residence of YDSP Enrolled Members PERCENTAGE OF ALL ENROLLED & DESCENDANT MEMBERS BY DISTANCE RANGE (N = 3,070) secondary function and equally important, the TRO 2011 Program Statistics Ysleta del Sur Pueblo currently Permanent residence of YDSP Descendant Members tracks YDSP’s real estate interests. The Property In its resolve for tribal sovereignty, the Pueblo, through boasts a combined Enrolled and Descendant population Cities Management database system is designed to protect, the Tribal Records Office, continues to issue Tribal of 3,070 with over 66% living in the El Paso del Norte conserve, and centralize YDSP property interests. Descendant ID cards with the goal of documenting region. The figure on the next page illustrates the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (YDSP) Number of Miles from YDSP 3.0% 20.8% 2.1% 0.7% the YDSP descendant population. A total of 252 locations of permanent residents for both populations 125 - 250 - 250 Miles Miles 500 - 1,000 Miles 1,000 - 1,500 Miles 2,000 Miles + The Tribal Records staff is fully committed to serving Descendant ID cards were issued during 2011 where and depicts notable Tigua clusters in southern U.S. States Boundaries 66.3% 7.1% 0 - 125 Miles 250 - 500 Miles and assisting Tribal Members and Descendants and 46% of these individuals were unknown to the Tribe. California, southern , and east Texas. strives to ensure the perpetual enrollment of future The Tribe now has a Descendant population of 1,367. generations of Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo. In 2008, TRO only accounted for 1,051 first generation 3,070 1,703 1,367 Beginning with U.S. House of Representatives bill HR Tigua Descendants. Tribal Council authorized issuance Total number of Total number of Total number of Department Budget TRO managed a budget of $111,200 1560, new legislation is pending to allow the Ysleta of Tribal Descendant ID cards thus motivating second Enrolled & Descendant Members Enrolled Members Descendant Members (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). del Sur Pueblo to determine its enrollment criteria. and third generation Tribal Descendants to register The passage of this bill would allow the tribe to dictate with TRO. This policy change, along with the federal its own membership requirements, which will allow government policy shift to allow the Pueblo to self- Source: Tribal Records Office. Note: The analysis used dataset of available records as of 2/21/2012.

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YDSP POPULATION CHANGE BY YEAR BLOOD QUANTUM PROFILE FOR TRIBAL ENROLLED MEMBERS AND DESCENDANTS TRIBAL OPERATIONS Completed in May 2011, the project contained a In order to maintain the YDSP network with the latest 3,200 1,000 Persons Management Information Systems special systems configuration of access control, video technology, the Active Directory Scheme was upgraded Tribal Enrolled Members Descendants 3,070 surveillance, data and phone, and fiber install. MIS was from 2003 to 2008. All Active Directory servers now 849 800 Total = 1,703 Total = 1,367 3,000 Department Overview The Management Information able to complete the project for $160,705 and returned run with Microsoft’s latest server operating system. 2,916 698 Systems (MIS) Department is responsible for meeting $39,295 to the Housing Department. By utilizing YDSP also initiated Microsoft SharePoint, a centralized 600 the Pueblo’s technology needs. Other ancillary in-house staff, the Department saved $7,000 on the platform to improve collaboration and information otal Population T 2,800 services provided by MIS include managing energy labor cost alone. The MIS Department also completed sharing. It is estimated that SharePoint will be fully 2,689 400 2,724 cost savings, assisting with enterprise expansions and a special systems layout for the Tigua Business operational by late 2012. In order to take full advantage 275 265 287 tribal self-governance. MIS maintains an advanced and Center project. A budget of $160,000 was provided to of the SharePoint and the Active Directory upgrades, 2,600 200 158 154 efficient IT infrastructure that serves as the backbone complete the installation of the special systems. MIS the Exchange (email) server has been upgraded from 92 90 50 2 9 40 2008 2009 2010 2011 319321 10 2 5 1 1 26 10 of the Pueblo’s operational and planning needs. staff completed the installation of the cabling, which 2003 to 2010. This will allow YDSP users to keep up Population by Descendants had a labor cost savings of approximately $15,000. The with outside services and internal demands. 61 60 58 56 1 3/4 11/16 5/8 1/2 7/16 3/8 11/32 5/16 1/4 7/32 13/64 3/16 11/64 5/32 9/64 1/8 7/64 3/32 5/64 1/16 3/64 1/32 1/64 Member Type (%) 39 40 42 44 Degree of blood quantum Department Budget MIS managed a budget of $233,800 cost of the project was further reduced considerably by Enrolled Members Source: Tribal Records Office. (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). researching the best product, service, and completing The MIS Department welcomed two new members to determine its membership requirements, contributes some work internally. Finally, the MIS Department the staff—Eliana Fuentes and Daniel Ocegueda. These to the recent grow in descendant population as shown 2011 Program Highlights MIS has been actively involved assisted Tigua Inc., Smoke Shop, and Big Bear Oil with new members were graduates of Western Technical in the figure above. in the software and hardware upgrades to the Pueblo’s IT services. Instead of outsourcing these services to College with Associate of Occupational Studies technology infrastructure as well as implementing new a third party, the department estimates that Tigua Inc. Degrees in Information Systems & Security. Both Looking Forward Over the years, TRO has worked to cost saving strategies. By applying these strategies, realized a savings of $13,575. Ms. Fuentes and Mr. Ocegueda came aboard after employ the highest standards in terms of database YDSP in 2011 realized an estimated savings of completing an internship with the MIS Department. protocol, data integrity, and confidentiality of Tribal $118,870. Moreover, the Department also made adjustments at the The MIS Department was a key partner in the following member information. As we continue to build and Empowerment facility, which provided them discounted three grant funded projects: enhance services and procedures, TRO efforts will One of the MIS Department’s largest examples in cost internet service. These changes not only had a monetary focus on continuously improving processes to meet the savings was the District II Community Center project, savings but Internet performance also improved. Child Congregate Facility Security Enhancement The changes and evolution of the Pueblo’s membership. which began in 2010 with a budget of $200,000. focus of the Child Congregate grant is to provide The 2012 goals for TRO will continue to address MIS also played a key role with the Pueblo’s continuity tribal children with a safe environment to play, learn, strategic issues in the collection, management, and MIS: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES planning. In case of a catastrophic incident that would and congregate by installing a facility access control analysis of Tribal demographic data. The objectives will Capital Outlay, 1.6% affect the daily operation of YDSP, a Continuity of and video surveillance system. MIS facilitated risk include processes and technology updates to improve Operations Plan (COOP Plan) was established. The assessments for each facility that helped outline a data collection and deliver comprehensive and relevant Department identified critical vulnerabilities for the scope of work that will be utilized in a 2012 Request reporting. TRO strives to strengthen the Pueblo’s servers housed at Speaking Rock Entertainment for Proposals (RFP). sovereignty by continuing to deliver valid and reliable Center. MIS has created a set of backup servers to services. be deployed in case of a catastrophic incident. A fiber P25 Digital Communications System – The MIS backbone was installed to interconnect the network Department participated in extensive planning between Tigua Inc. and Administration, which replaced meetings, due diligence vendor reviews, and special wireless equipment. This allows a savings researched radio system solutions for YDSP public Operations, 98.4% of over $500 per month by not having to procure safety departments to be interoperable with outside additional services. The Tribal Records Department’s agencies and be P25 compliant. The MIS Department $240,165 Progeny server and Judicial Department’s Sleuth server was a key partner in providing input for grant received upgrades as well. applications that were awarded late in the year in order 28 29 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO TRIBAL OPERATIONS

2011 SERVICE CALLS BY DEPARTMENT 2011 SERVICE CALLS BY ISSUE OEM: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES the programming of the SharePoint is complete, the TRIBAL OPERATIONS TJD, 5% Daycare, 1% MIS Department will provide support to mitigate any Office of Emergency Management Capital Outlay, 37.6% Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) Housing, 5% 1 Hardware request, 20% Other , 26% issues during deployment of this project. The Cyber YDSP was awarded as a grantee of FEMA for a RWC, 6% Security equipment will be under review to determine Department Overview The Office of Emergency second straight year (FY 2011) to purchase part of the an optimal system capable of handling YDSP’s growth Management (OEM) experienced a year of growth equipment for a Digital P25 Radio Communications Admin, 38% Empowerment, 8% while protecting the network from cyber threats. The in staff and will continue leading the way in 2012 for System for public safety initiatives. Hardware problem, MIS Policies are currently under review and approval preparedness and response on the Pueblo. 16% Tigua Inc., 9% Technical, 7% is anticipated by 2012. The MIS Department and Tribal Incidents/Pre-planned Events Coordinated response to Government are exploring the possibility of adding Josué (Josh) García Winter Storm 2011 during first week of February 2011 Software, 9% social networking opportunities as a function of its Coordinator Coordinated Law Enforcement, Traffic, Medical, Operations, 62.4% HHS, 28% Telephone,12% service operations. [email protected] Security & Parking Operations utilizing NIMS/ICS for Network, 10% eighteen Speaking Rock Outdoor Concerts throughout N = 831 N = 831 $164,686 Note: The MIS team looks forward to utilizing the most efficient Steven L. Cordova the year. 1. Other includes email, employment resources, quotes, Internet, printing, security alarm, remote access, and operating systems. equipment while saving financial resources without Planner to bring this project to fruition . This project is nearly foundation for the 2012 progress. New servers will be compromising the quality of services and products. [email protected] FY 2008 grants closeout This allowed the Pueblo to Exercises Participated in the Triennial Airport Full-Scale 100% grant funded. installed; HHS processes will be defined more clearly maintain its Emergency Operations Center (e.g. phone, Exercise sponsored by the City of El Paso in October. and all medical records will be securely stored and Jorge Anchondo, Jr. internet, satellite and cable services & emergency Tribal OEM and Fire participated as evaluators; CERT Citrix — Citrix is a program that will allow Tribal allowed to be shared with other Health Care providers, Administrative Assistant power generator maintenance service), procure law members provided moulage for exercise victims and Police vehicles to remotely and securely connect to in a secured, encrypted infrastructure which ultimately [email protected] enforcement emergency response equipment for Tribal Tribal Government Officials participated as observers. the YDSP network and launch applications that are will be a benefit to all Tribal Members. Police, procure emergency power for the Community Hosted the Tigua Challenge 2011 COOP Tabletop currently inaccessible. This will also allow them to Michael J. Doyle Health Center, provide access control system training Exercise in November. The purpose of this challenge access programs that will assist them in public safety Program Statistics The MIS Department’s Help Desk Volunteer CERT Coordinator for the MIS Department, acquire radio communications was to exercise the Tribal Continuity of Operations matters. The Citrix program was funded by a COPS received a total of 831 service calls during 2011. [email protected] consultation services, procure radio communications (COOP) completed last year. Participants included Tribal, grant awarded to Tribal Police. MIS is responsible for The Help Desk is a system that allows employees to infrastructure (Microwave Link) from District I to II and local, State and Federal officials. deploying the application and ensuring its success. submit service requests over the Internet and also Gina Pedraza support CERT Program operations and training provides a tracking mechanism. AmeriCorps/CERT Training & Outreach Specialist Radio Communications Planning The Communications Electronic Health Records — Assisting in the [email protected] SPRING 2011 CERT TRAINING Team secured $1.26 Million in grants to purchase remodeling of the HHS building. We had to re-design Looking Forward As we move forward to a new year, a Digital P25 Radio Communications System. This the installation of all Data and Phone Cabling. This several projects are progressing while others are nearly Department Budget OEM managed a budget of system will support Tribal Police, Fire and Health has been a major infrastructure upgrade. A new area complete. Installation of the special systems at the $1,054,119 (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). with a reliable way to conduct their operations and has been dedicated as a Server Room. This is critical Tigua Business Center is scheduled for completion interoperate with other Public Safety agencies in the because any server that hosts medical data has to be in in 2012. The software and hardware for the Citrix 2011 Program Highlights FY 2010 National Incident region. A request for proposal (RFP) was posted in a location that is completely secured. The new server program is currently in the procurement process and, Management System (NIMS) Compliance Metrics mid-December and a vendor will be selected and the room is completely secured. HHS is moving forward when received, will be programmed and installed for Assessment This annual assessment was completed project completed by 2012. on becoming compliant with the new Electronic Health the Tribal Police Department by the end of the 2nd and submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Records (EHR) standard. MIS has been assisting quarter. During the third quarter of 2012, the installation Agency (FEMA). All objectives were met at 100% by Increased Capacity The VFD Task Group completed HHS in becoming EHR certified by working closely of the special systems for the Child Congregate Facility the Pueblo making it eligible for FY 2011 Homeland its main task by hiring the Chief of Fire Safety and with Indian Health Service (IHS) out of Albuquerque, Security Enhancement project will be concluded. Security Grant funding as a sub-grantee of the State of Operations in June. The Fire Chief’s 3-year strategic to satisfy all the Requirements needed to be EHR The Pueblo’s P25 Digital Communications system is Texas and a grantee of the federal government. plan calls for establishing a fire prevention program and compliant. Everything being prepared in 2011 is the scheduled to be operational by the end of 2012. Once developing a fire response presence for the Pueblo. 30 31 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO TRIBAL OPERATIONS

CHIEF OF POLICE SPEAKING AT THE 9/11 COMMEMORATION CEREMONY September. Two Instructors participated as controllers The COOP Plan will be updated this coming year TRIBAL OPERATIONS Sadly, all of the palm trees in District II were lost and this important role into its planning and imminent for the Triage and Cribbing Skills Stations. with corrective action items from our recent tabletop Pueblo Maintenance Department the Maintenance Department has had to remove 96 departmental responsibilities. The Department also Locally, Three CERT Trainings (spring, summer and exercise and the addition of two more essential trees to date. participated with the Alcohol and Substance abuse fall) were held for the year which yielded 15 team departments. Department Overview The Maintenance Department Program by assisting them with the preparation of the members, five Tribal and 10 Non-Tribal. This brings our supports other YDSP departments, as well as Tribal In pursuit of its strategic goals, the Department has Tigua Smoke Out Carnival. Finally, Department staff is total number of trained citizens since the program’s The upgrading of our Jurisdictional Preparedness residents, by providing maintenance and repair begun implementing a new and customized electronic part of the newly formed Tiwa Language committee. existence to forty-seven (47). YDSP CERT Program Profile from intermediate to advanced level with the services to Tribal lands, properties, and buildings. The work order system in response to the need for more organized and held a 9-11 Commemoration Ceremony development of the following new annexes, Mitigation, Department strives to serve the Pueblo in an effective accurate data collection, enhanced budget tracking, Looking Forward The Maintenance Department has a in September with the participation of Tribal Council, Legal and Donations Management. and efficient manner. The image of the Pueblo grounds and better overall management. The new software will series of projects in the 2012 queue. The Department the Chief of Police, the Chief of Fire and the Tuy Pa-thú and buildings is a primary concern and our staff assures include the following modules: work order; preventive has requested funding for a number of facility Children’s Dance Group The installation and implementation of the Digital P25 the Pueblo is well kept, functional, and maintains its maintenance; vehicle maintenance plan; basic enhancements. These improvement projects aim to Radio Communications System. cultural aesthetic. inventory; budget tracking; and management reports. replace heating and cooling units in numerous Tribal Agreements Equipment Custodial Agreement signed Once fully functional, training will be provided for the buildings, remodel the Day Care Center’s interior, and between the Border Regional Advisory Council (RAC) The 3-year Security Project for Child Congregate Department Budget The Maintenance Department maintenance personnel and end-users. replace a portion of the Community Health Center An Emergency Management Planner was hired on Trauma and the Pueblo for pre-positioning of Facilities that includes the Empowerment/Education managed a budget of $280,967 (see figure for 2011 building’s roof. Staff looks forward towards its in October to join the department. The Planner is three storage containers on Tribal land that contain Building, Day Care Center and Health and Human actual expenses). The Maintenance Department is active in several continued service with the Pueblo and ensures that the tasked with maintaining plans such as the Emergency Emergency Medical Equipment Services Center will continue with the installation of intergovernmental committees such as the Tribal Tribal facilities and grounds are kept at the highest of Management Plan (EMP), the COOP Plan and the Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems. 2011 Program Highlights The Pueblo has experienced Emergency Management Committee where maintenance standards. Hazard Mitigation Plan. In addition, the Planner will Program Statistics rapid advancement and growth. Thus, the Department the department oversees the Public Works and serve as back-up to the Emergency Management CERT Training will continue to be offered to the has added two additional staff members to ensure the Engineering Annexes. This annex serves as the Coordinator, in his absence, during normal hours of community on a quarterly basis in order to increase current demands are met. The Department completed Maintenance Department protocol to follow in the operation or emergencies. 2011 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION1 visibility and exposure of YDSP CERT Program. numerous duties—from painting to roofing— event of an emergency situation. The Maintenance Management Information Systems, 2.2% Community Emergency Response Team,2.0% throughout the year. When given an opportunity, staff Department realized its key role in the Pueblo Citizen Preparedness Activity Nationally, YDSP will employ energy efficient products. For example, the Emergency Management Operations during the HHS, 14.2% registered its Tribal Citizen Corps Council in the national Department installed 24 energy efficient light fixtures February freeze and is moving into integrating Tribal Police, 40.3% registry, making it eligible to receive the Citizen Corps at the Tribal Empowerment Center. Program (CCP) Grant for the next funding cycle. PUEBLO MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES The YDSP CERT Program was registered in the Emergency Mgmt, During February 2011, the region experienced 15.3% national registry, as well. unprecedented sub-freezing temperatures causing utility infrastructure failures to occur throughout the El Regionally, in a gesture of collaboration, YDSP Paso area and YDSP facilities were no exception. accepted a Citizen Corps Council Trailer on behalf Four buildings on Tribal land were directly affected of the City of El Paso from the Texas Association of Radio Communications, 25.8% by this serious winter storm. The Cultural Center $240,036 Regional Councils for Ready El Paso Citizen Corps Note: sustained the most damage creating flooding caused in January. A G-417 CERT Instructor Refresher 1. Includes planning, organization, equipment and/or training. by frozen pipes, which also disabled the fire sprinkler Course was conducted in August at the District II alarm system. The Day Care, Tusla, and Tribal Court Community Center by the EMC and CERT Coordinator Looking Forward The Pueblo will be transitioning from building has also experienced water line breakages. Operations, 100.0% for CERT Instructors in the region. Three Tribal and a Multi-jurisdictional regional mitigation plan to a Tribal During this period, staff worked throughout the two City CERT Instructors were in attendance. YDSP Mitigating Action Plan. extreme weather conditions to prevent further damage $249,809 CERT participated in the 1st Annual CERT Rodeo in and bring the buildings back to operational conditions. 32 33 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Social Round Dance One of the most popular dances among Indians across the nation is the social round dance. This dance wel- comes people of all cultures to join in friendship and dance. The Social Round Dance forms a circle of life and peace.

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HHS DEPARTMENT 2011 PROGRAM STATISTICS HEATH & HUMAN SERVICES HHS embarked on an expansion project to accommodate Human Services, through the support of the Department Budget HHS managed a budget of and weight. Monitoring the elders ensures CHRs track ASAP Program Total Health & Human Services services and provide more privacy to patients. The Administration for Children and Families, received $5,317,654 (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). health issues, create relevant programs and provide Census renovations will allow for a pediatric assessment and technical assistance to assess the restructuring of medical services during outings. CHRs travel to and from Adult Census at year-end 11 Administrative Summary The Health and Human Services waiting room, five clinical offices for substance abuse Social Services and the need for changes in service Community Health Representatives Overview The goal of the any and all elders’ activities outside the Pueblo in an Adolescent Census at year end 0 Department (HHS) continues to experience growth. prevention and counseling services, a classroom, a new delivery. The National Resource Center for Tribes met Community Health Representative (CHR) program is to effort to provide care in the event of an emergency. Individual Counseling Sessions In 2011, HHS represented approximately one third of conference room, administrative offices, and waiting with various Tribal Directors to create a new strategic maintain optimal health throughout the tribal community Adult—Total Annual 452 the YDSP workforce with 48 employees, six contract area. The new addition will provide two new medical plan to launch a Child Welfare program. This process by incorporating a community outreach approach to care. Health Education The Health Education Department, Adolescent—Total Annual 65 positions and one AmeriCorps volunteer. The growth exam rooms that will hold Tele-Health equipment for will continue during 2012 with the goal of supporting Some of the achievements last year were: Community Health Representatives, Dental Health Residential Placements forced us to reflect on our services, and as a result, we specialty care and behavioral service sessions. and partnering with Tribal Court in creating a code for Education Coordinator, and Optometry team meet Adult—Total Annual 29 have employed integrated case management services. Tribal children. Diabetic Care Patient contact was stable at weekly with Dr. Ceballos for Medical-related trainings Adolescent—Total Annual 1 approximately 30 direct care contacts per month. in an effort to keep staff updated on various health ASAP Youth Programs The Indian Health Services (I.H.S.) is assisting HHS The goal is to increase the number of home visits to topics. These topics included diabetes management, PREPARING CHILDREN FOR BACK TO SCHOOL AT THE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR HELD IN AUGUST 2011 After-School Program 397 in developing a strategic plan and will perform an 5 per day and/or according to doctor’s requests and home visit procedures, review of vital signs and Curriculum-based Programs 425 analysis of services delivered at our Community Health prescriptions. The total number of patient follow up visits hypertension, technical updates, specialty care follow CHR Program Center (CHC). This process will help the administration at the Community Health Center nearly doubled with 32 up and medication management. The CHR staff No. of home visits made—Total Annual 351 determine steps required to reach objectives that make patient follow up visits recorded in the first quarter and supported the annual Health Fair on August 13th which No. of office visits attended to—Total Annual 168 the best use of available resources. Development of 62 follow up visits by the end of 2011. The increase on served tribal community members with vaccinations, No. of transports done—Total Annual 361 the strategic plan will also help direct the expansion patient follow ups is attributed to home visits performed school physicals, and health screenings. Hypertensive Patients Caseload at year end 245 of services deciding whether to enter into new and the availability of services at the clinic. The Diabetic DENTAL PROGRAM partnerships and developments in other clinical areas case load remained consistent at 64 for the year with Annual Rabies Vaccination The CHR Program with the Patient visits—Total Annual 735 such as pharmacy, laboratory, x-ray and specialty care. No. of estimated clinical procedures—Total Annual 1,840 a total of 318 direct contact visits. Diabetic patients are assistance of Dr. Marti Coleman provided its annual rabies Another priority area earmarked for enhancement is transported to and from required appointments. vaccination clinic for tribal member pets. A total of 98 DIABETES PROGRAM outreach. The marketing plan for clinical services needs Patient Care pets were vaccinated. This program supports the YDSP to be one that promotes case management, effectively Housing Department for pet registration compliance. Total Patient Caseload at year end 84 Elders Program: The Elders’ Program was served with reaches the community, and allows for identification of Total Annual Clinic visits 112 weekly screenings of blood pressure, blood sugar, height Tribal members with their providers. Total Annual Home visits 149 Added resources In November 2011, two CHRs were OPTOMETRY HHS: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES hired in an effort to increase the productivity of the HHS is focusing on expanding and renovating existing Total Annual Optometry clinic patient encounters 2,476 Capital Outlay, 1.8% department. These two staff members bring technical medical care services within the facility. The Optometry PODIATRY capacity to the medical clinic as one is certified as department updated its equipment and acquired new an Emergency Medical Technician and the other as a Total Patients—Annual 260 Direct Services, 45.1% technology to best serve the community. The dental Adults 231 Medical Assistant. Under the leadership of the CHR program is following in their footsteps by acquiring Children 29 Supervisor, the department offers a healthy blend of digital technology to record and take X-Rays. This not PRIMARY CARE technical and cultural expertise and knowledge. The only will reduce radiation exposure, but facilitate record Total Patients –Annual 844 CHR department will focus on increasing patient care keeping and sharing of information with specialty care Adults 746 and education. Transportation will be a secondary goal dentistry partners. The Health and Human Services Children 98 as alternative resources are researched. Partnerships facility is expected to complete renovations by mid SOCIAL SERVICES Operations, 53.4% with LULAC and other service providers should help 2012. Open cases at year end 65 complement transportation services. Child Abuse & Neglect Cases Reported—Total Annual 16 $4,059,032

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DENTAL HYGIENIST AND DENTAL ASSIST. WITH PATIENT surveillance, education, diabetic testing supplies and case management application through a contract with The following programs were significant in delivering Tigua Smoke Out Day held in July promoted collectively delegate the course of action to ensure a prevention services. contractors Alfa Technology Solutions. This will allow services during the year: “Honoring Tribal Wisdom: Honoring the Gift of broad level of care for the child. for data collection, referrals and tracking purposes. Tobacco, Tobacco Awareness Carnival which The diabetes program consists of the health education During the transition to electronic case management, • “Get Real About Tobacco” Youth Program included tobacco education activities and A beneficial relationship continues between Ysleta del coordinator, program supervisor and program the Diabetes program has worked very closely with aims to educate students on the harmful use the Back To School Health Fair. All activities Sur Pueblo and Sun City Behavioral Health to better assistant. Supplemental services are on a contract the Albuquerque Epidemiology Center in building a of tobacco use and then encourage them to involved an average of 7 to 300 participants. manage the tribal community’s mental health care basis and include a physical fitness instructor, structured data collection tool. spread the message to others. A total of 57 needs. The Social Services Department has begun registered dietician and a chef. Contract services youth completed three sessions and 29 pre- Social Services Tribal Social Services has undergone weekly treatment team meetings with the Department cover different age groups, needs and lifestyles. Dental The Dental Department is transitioning from school youth participated in the same program. both internal and external evaluations in order to of Alcohol and Substance Abuse in a combined effort The physical fitness instructor provides Zumba Gold regular x-rays to Dentrix/Dexis Digital x-rays. This • The “Second Wind Tobacco Cessation measure the department’s abilities and capacity. to provide better service to tribal members in need. classes to the Elders and an age appropriate physical equipment was purchased through an established Program,” a program to assist participants The National Resource Center for Tribes (NRC4T) Communication between Social Services, Tribal Police, fitness activity to children from Tuy-Pathu Daycare. contract with Henry Schein Corporation. Contact with IHS create individualized smoking cessation plans, completed an overview assessment, providing direct Tribal Housing, and other tribal departments has The registered dietician provides education on nutrition was initiated to ensure the electronic record transition identify triggers, learn relaxation techniques consultation, which resulted in the recommendation greatly improved through open communication and and meal planning, while the chef provides cooking process is accomplished in a timely fashion and congruent and gain emotional support, graduated a total of a total reorganization towards stabilizing the knowledge of duties and programs and respect. Social Optometry The Optometry Department had a total demonstrations on how to prepare healthy and with the efforts that MIS and HHS are coordinating for of 11 tribal members and descendants. The department. A new Social Services Coordinator was Services is researching the establishment of a child of 2,476 patient encounters in 2011. Remodeling of nutritious meals. The Diabetes program continues to Electronic Health Records and Meaningful Use. department will continue to offer tobacco hired to continue the restructuring. Social Services welfare program and a foster care certification system, the optometry clinic has been completed and new collaborate with The El Paso Diabetes Association to cessation classes and tobacco prevention hired two Social Workers during the month of May, thereby enabling the department to explore Title IV E equipment was purchased to better serve tribal provide a series of “Lunch and Learn” activities that The dental department had an average of 61 patient for adults and youth, as well as promoting who came into the program with strong backgrounds financial support that may be utilized to cover expenses community members. A newly purchased Auto Refract consisted of an educational presentation followed visits per month. The preventive services of the dental tobacco prevention activities. and knowledge in the field of social work. Two new involved in foster care treatment and placement. meter allows the doctor to find a refractive error on a by a cooking lesson with the goal of promoting clinic continue as a hygienist continues to provide • The Awareness and Outreach Campaign case managers, who are tribal members and working Federal financial support may help the department child who is uncomfortable sitting behind the phoropter healthier choices. These activities were held to dental cleaning and other dental services. A total of 183 included the Child Abuse Prevention Health toward degrees in social work, were recruited to ensure that tribal children will no longer be removed to allow sufficient time to do a retinoscopy in order to increase health awareness in the tribal community referrals were made for specialty care. Fair held in April 2011. further assist with caseload management. A third from tribal land when needing to be removed from establish a baseline refractive error. Optometry also and tribal employees with an average of 15-20 • Texas Teen Tobacco Summit where six MSW was hired during the month of October through their homes. purchased a retinal camera, which is able to show the people participating in these activities. The diabetes Health Education The Health Education Department has participants were chosen and given the the recruiting efforts of the WIA program and financial patient the destructive pathology of his or her diabetic program also established collaborations with the Area also gone under reorganization. The responsibilities opportunity to participate at the summit, support from Tribal Council. The Social Services Department also initiated the retinopathy and prevent and intervene as necessary Agency on Aging and TMF Health Quality Institute. of the Health Education Coordinator have taken on a process to develop a Child Welfare Program. The on their optical care. In November 2011, Dr. Maricela The Diabetes program participated in several tribal broader scope and extended to partnerships with IHS TRIBAL MEMBER RECEIVES DENTAL CLEANING AT BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR The department has undertaken the responsibility of National Resource Center conducted its first visit Bonilla from IHS conducted an audit of the Optometry community events and provided sugar, blood pressure Albuquerque Area Office. re-initiating the Child Protective Team (CPT) comprised to support the development of a Strategic Plan that Department that involved random chart reviews and BMI screenings throughout the year. A total of 913 of staff members who are strongly committed to the will provide strong structure and guidance to build a and received a favorable rating. IHS will also provide blood sugar screenings were performed throughout the The Health Education Department has developed into welfare of tribal children. Child Protective Teams are cohesive child welfare system supported by a tribal information on continuing education for the optometrist year in the clinic and at various community events. a department that has provided significant training and utilized in the prevention of removal of a child from his/ children’s code. The department is conjunctively and assistant. professional development of HHS employees to deliver her home. If and/or when children are removed, the working on restructuring policy and procedure for The Diabetes program staff also attended diabetes information not just into Tribal homes but also to the CPT is able to serve as a source of available services to all Social Service programs including the Child Care Diabetes The Indian Health Service-Special Diabetes quarterly meetings in Albuquerque, NM to gain insight Pueblo as a whole. Health education and wellness the tribal child. Team members are required to attend Development Fund. Program for Indians completed its 14th year of on other tribal programs and for continued networking. activities were implemented to provide effective ways trainings to develop better understanding of state laws operation. A continuation application was submitted The Diabetes program will transition into a case of communicating health information to community and courses of treatment through the use of various The Social Services Department has a total of five in August 2011 and a Notice of Award was received management system in 2012. More emphasis will be members and staff. The department extended modalities and wraparound services. The goal of the interns from UTEP’s School of Social Work. This in November authorizing funding for 2012. There are placed on diabetic patient care and education, primarily partnerships with IHS Albuquerque Area Office such as team is to establish an enhanced form of treatment not only allows for a strong partnership with the currently 153 patients in the diabetes registry. The on healthy lifestyle, healthy choices and behavior and the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology that can involve different aspects. This will give the University, but has helped explore new possibilities for diabetes program provides patient monitoring and self-care. The Diabetes program has started building a Center as well as other El Paso Networks. team the opportunity to openly discuss cases and programming. Such is the case of the program run in 38 39 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

TRIBAL MEMBERS RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS PROVIDERS DURING THE BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR requested that all uninsured tribal members seek their number of individual sessions increased by 53%. year. The Narcotics Anonymous meeting established to improve treatment outcomes and provide continuum medical care at the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Community The department continues to use the evidence- on the reservation continues to grow with tribal of care for individuals with mental health and Health Center. Due to the addition of family medicine based Intensive Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Treatment members attending and is held every week at the Tribal substance abuse diagnosis. The services continue to to the clinic, the next practical progression is to offer in- Model known as “The Matrix Model.” The case Judicial Facility. be provided to the client’s family to improve successful house laboratory and diagnostic imaging/x-ray services. management for Co-Occurring Disorders continues treatment outcomes. This program continues with Being able to offer both lab and x-ray at the clinic will to be implemented as an adjunctive for treatment to The Youth Outpatient Treatment (TRY) continues to some challenges and is being monitored. further offer convenience to the tribal member as well improve treatment outcomes and provide continuum of provide education, group therapy, family, and individual as promote cost savings for CHS. Through the support care for individuals with mental health and substance counseling services. The youth treatment program Family Medicine The family medicine program served and coordination of the Tribal Operations Department abuse diagnosis. This service continues to improve and continues to provide case management services for 844 tribal members in 2011. Family medicine services and the direction of the HHS Director CHS will focus is expected to be much more successful this coming Co-Occurring Disorders as an adjunctive for treatment were available three times a week full days and two on data collection that better identifies the needs and half days with acupuncture on Mondays and Fridays. gaps in Tribal Health Services. FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIANS BEFORE RED RIBBON BLOCK PARTY This averages to 10 patients per day. At this time, HHS has scheduled physicians every day of the week with Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) During two full days and three half day schedules. The goal of conjunction with the Housing Department, “Resources different options to best serve the community. At this 2011, the ASAP department demonstrated growth the family medicine program is to work with the War 101,” which was developed under supervision by a time, the contract established will remain in place in its diversified funding of prevention and treatment Captain and Elders in creating a circles of health program tribal member who is both a Social Work intern and while the administration of HHS in conjunction with services. ASAP maintains facility licensure with the where traditional medicine and western medicine can be a WIA participant. This program provides the tribal Tribal Government moves forward in seeking other Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) to combined and herbal medications can be documented community with informational sessions on topics partnerships or exploring the opportunity to possibly provide outpatient substance abuse services to adults under the supervision of a medical doctor. such as budgeting, parenting, child development, open a pharmacy within premises. Newly approved and adolescents. The ASAP department maintains organizational skill development, and other important CHS procedures allow for mandatory medical services certification for a facility provider with the Texas The department counts with three board certified family topics that support a stable environment in the home. to be provided within the clinic for those tribal Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. The medicine doctors, Dr. Rodrigo Ceballos, Dr. Arthur Islas members who are uninsured. department maintains certification as a Clinical Training and Dr. Rebecca Campos. Dr. Ceballos specializes in The Title IV-B grant for child welfare services and the Institution through the Texas Department of State Family Medicine and in Integrative Medicine, which is promotion of safe and stable families has allowed The Contract Health Department remains committed to Health Services (TDSHS) as well. the scientific approach of combining evidenced-based for the development of a cultural camp that provides promoting and strengthening the preventive healthcare complementary and alternative medical therapies children with an opportunity to maintain and support being practiced within the community by stressing Outpatient Treatment The Adult Treatment (TRA) into conventional medical practice. His specialty cultural tradition by oral history, field trips, history the importance of complying with the preventive program continues to maximize costs and prevent within Integrative Medicine focuses on acupuncture, lessons, visits to the cultural center, storytelling and care offered at the YDSP Community Health Center. duplication of services. Weekly group sessions are being herbs, vitamins, mind-body therapies and curriculum other fun and educational opportunities. Services include family medicine, dental, mental provided in addition to individual sessions on a weekly development within medical education. Dr. Islas is health, optometry and diabetic care. Lack of member basis for each client to fully benefit from treatment. specialized in sports medicine and wilderness and brings Contract Health Services Contract Health Services participation in preventive care led to high cost Family sessions are also being incorporated into knowledge in the area of emergency management. was placed in an unexpected position after Medfirst specialty care. The second impact on the availability treatment modalities that include weekly treatment team Pharmacy, the contracted pharmacy of over 20 years, of funds in CHS last year was payment of emergency reviews. The population of opiate addicted individuals When analyzing patients seen, a little more than 80% closed its doors. HHS was fortunate to establish a room care, which led to CHS assuming Priority One accounts for the most funds expended during 2011. of visits are adults. Of these patients, approximately relationship with the Tigua Pharmacy, who became the status on July 13, 2011. When on Priority One, CHS ASAP continues to offer limited methadone therapy 30-35% are diabetic. HHS physicians referred only new CHS preferred contractor for pharmaceuticals. is only able to authorize payment on life threatening and has increased the use of Naltrexone and Suboxone about 16% of patients to physician specialists. Dr. CHS was able to secure a new contract with minimal and/or potentially life threatening cases. In an effort to Treatment. The number of group sessions available Ceballos conducted 37 acupuncture treatments. We disruption in services. CHS has moved to exploring conserve funds, effective November 01, 2011, CHS for treatment increased by 70% from last year and the are anticipating growing to 4.5 days a week which will From left to right: Dr. Arthur Islas, Dr. Rodrigo Ceballos, and Dr. Rebecca Campos include a women’s health clinic headed by Dr. Campos. 40 41 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

DR. JOHN HILLIARD PREPARES PATIENT FOR AN EYE EXAM will be completed in 2012. members for their input. A final report will include an Area Office, the National Resource Center for Tribes, Major Project Progress Summary One of the major assessment of needs and services for vulnerable children and the Partnership with the University of Texas at El tasks facing HHS is the migration to Electronic Health Grant Writing HHS partnered with the Albuquerque Area and recommendations for a community intervention. Paso School of Social Work will move YDSP HHS into Records (EHR) as per federal regulation. The EHR Indian Health Board for a feasibility study focused on decision making that is guided by health indicators. incentive program provides incentive payments to the needs of children who have experienced adverse Challenges and Obstacles The major challenge of HHS The expansion of clinical services to fully create a eligible professionals participating in Medicare and childhood events. Adverse childhood events (ACE) is the relocation of personnel to an annexed site wraparound environment where tribal members Medicaid programs that adopt and successfully contribute to poor child health as well as poor health close to the Health Center. Social Services and the can come in for most of their medical needs is the demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR outcomes in adulthood. Findings from the BRFSS ASAP prevention staff were relocated to allow for ultimate goal of the administration of HHS. This will technology. The RPMS Electronic Health Record (Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System) survey data renovations in the HHS building. The workspace and be one of the first steps towards the planning process (EHR) is a suite of software applications designed to among tribal communities in the Southwest found client conference rooms were limited, however, efforts of becoming a federally qualified health center. The move most clinical transactions from paper-based to that a high proportion of adults experienced adverse were made to continue rendering quality services and administrative team of HHS has created five major an electronic environment. The EHR uses upgrades exposures during childhood. The link between adverse all renovation work will be completed in 2012. goals to focus on for the year 2012. HHS staff will of existing RPMS applications and clinical data, but childhood experiences and poor health indicates the foster self sufficiency that inspires tribal members to provides a graphical user interface that facilitates need for effective interventions during childhood to Budget Monitoring The HHS department has faced the move towards proactive, preventive health practices; access to and direct entry of this data by clinical users. improve the lives of children and reduce the likelihood challenge of major expenses in CHS. The impacts inspire a wellness mindset that recognizes spiritual, HHS with the support of MIS has focused on Electronic of multiple health problems as adults. of chronic health issues and specialty care contracts traditional and community values; work as one team Health Records and Meaningful Use preparation. MIS is have stroked the budget harshly. HHS has moved across the tribal service provider network, applying playing a major role in updating systems and supporting All of the seven risk factors for adverse childhood to a proactive approach in trying to prevent chronic a community mindset to deliver the best patient HHS in updating all the patches and maintaining experiences relate to behavioral health. Among the disease from multiplying. Preventive medicine and outcomes possible; ensure that every tribal member communication with the Albuquerque Area. An health priorities identified by the executive council for case management of diabetes and other health risk who enters the clinic feels welcomed and safe assessment is expected from the area office that will the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology and disparities is the goal for 2012. Doctors will be while receiving outstanding confidential customer provide information on the needs of YDSP and steps to Center and the Native American Research Center for present every day at the clinic and home visits will be service; deliver sustainable health solutions by being move forward. The accomplishment of this project will Health (NARCH), behavioral health emerged as one prescribed by the doctors as they deem necessary for compliance focused and ensuring an outcomes-based require updates of PC’s, software and servers. of the top priorities. In order to address behavioral patient care and prevention of problem development. approach to health. health issues a feasibility study will be conducted for Resolutions, Ordinances, and Policies Health Education an ACE intervention focused on the needs of children The BIA general assistance fund which allows for initiated the Smoke-Free Initiative Resolution (TC 041- who have experienced adverse childhood events. payments of foster care and home makers has been 11). The resolution was signed by Governor Frank Paiz This community-based participatory study will use depleted and will not be replenished by the Bureau at on June 20, 2011, declaring July 29, 2011 to be “Tigua study will aid in developing an interview guide that will needs of the HHS workforce in order to best serve qualitative research methods. Four to five individuals this time. Social Services faces the need to request Smoke-Out Day.” On July 29th, 2011, a celebration ask questions about the needs of children who have tribal members. Renovation started during the month who work with children will be identified as candidates welfare support from Tribal Council. In 2011, Social luncheon took place at the Tribal Judicial Building. experienced adverse childhood experiences and about of August. for interviews. Services through the support of Tribal Council delivered available services. approximately $58,000 in general assistance. Social Tribal Resolution TC -047-11 was signed on November Tuy Pathu received funding from Tribal Council to During this study, an interview guide will be followed, Services also received funding from the Tax Allocation 8th, 2011. This resolution states that in collaboration Facility Enhancements and Capital Improvements HHS was renovate the kitchen and pantry and was able to place which will ask questions about the needs of children which provided a Social Worker position to fulfill tribal with the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, YDSP under renovation during 2011. At this time architectural supplies such as a new refrigerator, stove and exhaust who have experienced adverse childhood events and community needs. will support and collaborate in the “Southwest Tribal design and drawing is complete and contracts have system. These purchases will allow for the daycare to about available services. All interviewees will sign Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Feasibility been assigned to execute the remodeling project. be in compliance with safety standards. All educational informed consent forms acknowledging their voluntary Looking Forward The HHS department is delighted Study” through the Southwest Tribal Native American Support from the Maintenance and MIS departments supplies, toys and curricula for all educational levels will participation and assuring them of confidentiality. to embrace the new changes and looks forward to Research Center for Health (NARCH) Program. This has been imminent in assuring the project meets the also be replaced with updated products. The project Interviews will be recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for setting the strategic direction for the clinic based on an initial report, which will be presented to community data indicators. The support of the IHS Albuquerque 42 43 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

_Economic Development _Housing _Tribal Empowerment

Pueblo Two-Step The Pueblo Two-Step is a social dance that is performed by members of the Pueblo at various community events and other social gatherings. It is performed to the accompaniment of a drum beat and chant.

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and, 7) the Institute for Museum and Library Services The Department is also responsible for compiling Environmental, Emergency Management, Cultural Honoring Veterans Ceremony The AmeriCorps members providing resources for the Tigua Cultural Center the YDSP Socioeconomic Profile, which captures Center, Historic Preservation, EDD, and Health were instrumental in facilitating the “Honoring Tigua strategic plan and policies. In total, these budgets the demographics of the YDSP community. EDD and Human Services), the Target Tigua AmeriCorps Veterans Ceremony” where Tigua tribal members including match, totaled over $4.9 million. continues to provide assistance to critical YDSP Program launched their respective projects and are and spouses were acknowledged for their military community partners such as the Cultural Center, working toward fulfilling unified program goals. The service. Moreover, appreciation and observance of Department Budget EDD managed a budget of Historic Preservation, the Elder’s Committee, and the EDD has created a comprehensive policy manual Cacique Francisco Holguin’s extraordinary military $3,421,176 (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). Empowerment Department through the Target Tigua and an AmeriCorps member development series to record was highlighted. The Cacique, a World War II AmeriCorps program. train members in areas such as survey development, veteran, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and earned EDD builds the economic foundations necessary to workplace ethics, presentation skills, and introduction seven bronze stars for his outstanding service. The empower the Tribe to continue living according to EDD places an emphasis on programs that build the to MS Office software. ceremony was presented in partnership with EDD, Pueblo traditions, enforcing its rights, maintaining knowledge and competencies of our Tribal community. Empowerment , Tribal Records , Elders, and the COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT independence, and protecting sovereignty. Specifically, Not only does the Youth Nation Building program, for In 2011, the staff recruited 14 members and retained Traditional and Administrative Councils. The ceremony Economic Development Department EDD focuses on economic sovereignty issues and example, instill Tigua history, culture, and heritage 12 members. Six members completed one year of was hosted by veterans Jesus Padilla, Arturo Senclair, is currently in the planning phases of establishing into the Tribe’s younger population but it also teaches service as of June and began their second year in Juan Cruz, Ricardo Senclair and the Eagle’s Claw Department Overview Established in 2006, the Ysleta a small business development program and a participants about Native American and YDSP issues, Tigua Business Center EDD is working with CEA Group September 2011 while the remaining six completed Warrior Society. In addition to military formalities, del Sur Pueblo Economic Development Department community development financial institution. When concerns, values, sovereignty, self-determination, and Alivart Construction to complete construction the program in December 2011. Another three the ceremony incorporated the Pueblo’s cultural and entered its fifth year of providing economic policy, fund construction is completed, the Tigua Business Center and governance. These efforts groom Tigua youth of the Tigua Business Center (TBC). Slated for members replaced the graduating members in Native American warrior values. It was truly a heart-felt raising, program development, business and economic will house programs to coordinate and strengthen to prepare for the next generation of leaders while completion in early 2012, the new business center will November 2011. meaningful event for the Tigua community. development assistance. In 2011, substantial advances economic and business development. The Land Use serving positively to influence others. EDD is become home to EDD, Tigua Inc. headquarters, Tigua and successes were achieved in several important and Transportation Planning Project addresses YDSP committed to continuous improvement by “making Enterprises, and two Tribal member businesses as well The Target Tigua program underwent a financial audit Research and Planning In order to enhance the Pueblo’s areas and activities. The primary functions of the infrastructure concerns while respecting the Pueblo’s a good department better.” A coordinated economic as host numerous Tigua entrepreneur small business and site-visit with no findings or recommendations, and community infrastructure and quality of life, EDD Economic Development Department (EDD) involves traditional cultural values. The aim of this plan is to development is essential for the continued growth and development services. The TBC will be the Pueblo’s received the accolade of a model program. EDD also oversees several data collection and community establishing and managing programs, garnering prevent further losses and erosion of the Pueblo’s land prosperity of the Pueblo, as is administrative procedure first Leadership for Environmental Efficiency (LEED) held an “AmeriCorps Days” Social and Community planning projects. First, EDD oversees Transportation resources, distributing information, encouraging and base through sustainable management practices. and course of action. certified building and one of the first in the region. Information event in May where members presented and Master Planning, which inventories all tribal roads, fostering tribal member independence through asset their programs and encouraged YDSP youth to paths, bridges, and land use in order to determine the building as well as forming alliances with economic Target Tigua AmeriCorps Partnering with YDSP consider becoming an AmeriCorps member for the best possible uses of scarce land resources. development practitioners and Native American EDD: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES FRONT OF TIGUA BUSINESS CENTER Human Resources and host sites (Empowerment, Pueblo. On November 19, 2011, AmeriCorps members supporting organizations. assisted the 2011 YDSP Honoring Tigua Veterans The Planning Department is currently working with the Ceremony, which was attended by over 80 individuals. CEA Group to update the road inventory, design and EDD oversees a diverse set of programs and budgets Capital Outlay, 63.4% Operations, 36.6% develop land use plans, zoning codes, and establish including, but not limited to: 1) Bureau of Indian Affairs Together, the host sites have educated over 200 a Master Land Use Plan. The YDSP Environmental funding that supports department administrative duties YDSP community members in areas such as Nation Department and Tribal Records Office also contribute and integrated resource planning and infrastructure Building, financial literacy, environmental stewardship, to the project. Planning is a coordinated effort between development; 2) YDSP Tax Allocation funding Elder’s health and wellness, emergency response, EDD and other YDSP providers to meet the needs of that supports staffing and program aid; 3) Federal and historic and cultural concerns. Additionally, the the Tribal communities by determining the most efficient Highways Administration for transportation planning Volunteer Income Tax program, administered by and cost-effective methods of land use and assets. and development; 4) AmeriCorps supporting YDSP the Empowerment Program AmeriCorps Host-site, programs for community advancement; 6) U.S. completed 632 low-income tax returns that secured Analinda Moreno joined the EDD Team in April 2011. Economic Development Administration Public Works $1,584,322 $756,497 in tax-credits. As the Statistical Information and Project Technician funded construction of the Tigua Business Center; (SIPT), she is primarily responsible for studying 46 47 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

YDSP’s social economic interactions as well as (YNB) develops youth leadership and prepares them to adult participants. For example, this year three Project for Pueblo Prosperity (P3) In support of its small Department, and external partners such as the Small Energy Assessments YDSP Energy Plan EDD and assisting with various EDD projects. A major role of be active community participants. The lessons included Nation Building sessions were held for over 25 new business development goals, EDD continues its Business Development Administration and SCORE. Environmental Management Office (EMO) collaborated the SIPT is to analyze the wide-ranging dimensions Tigua Storytelling, Tigua History, Tigua Government, employees. The program content is also used to work on the Project for Pueblo Prosperity (P3). The P3 to create an advisory task force responsible for creating of the Tigua community in order to develop the YDSP Pueblo and Native Cultures, an overview of YDSP introduce AmeriCorps members to the Pueblo and was funded in 2010 by the Administration for Native EDD is currently in the planning stages of a Community a Tribal energy plan. This plan will outline the Pueblo’s Socioeconomic Profile as outlined in the Economic Departments and Programs, YDSP statistics and inform these members about cultural relevant and Americans to provide research, strategic planning, and Development Financial Institution (CDFI) as an energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) Development Ordinance. The profile presents essential economy as well as topics unique to Native American sensitive concerns. A special Nation Building session design small business development services. These instrument to manage a Revolving Loan Fund. This fund strategies. The EMO will lead EE efforts while EDD findings on key indicators such as economic growth, Tribes – sovereignty, self-determination, nation building, was conducted for pre-kindergarten participants where services directly support Tribal entrepreneurship, will allow the Pueblo to raise and utilize funds for small will spearhead RE. The EDD will also ensure that the economic development, industry sectors, and tribal restoration, and recognition. The YNB also recognizes tailored content, in the form of a storybook, introduced business incubator, and financial education efforts. This business loans. The CDFI will target low-income Tribal plan incorporates cultural values and strategies per the positioning in Indian Country as well within the regional the Tigua community traditional methods of educating students to Tigua history, community, culture, Tribal long-term project has an alliance of primary partners that members and descendants with the aim of establishing, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). and national economy. This annual endeavor supports young people, based on knowledge from Tigua spiritual Council and programs. include the Tigua Community Corporation, the Economic retaining, and/or expanding businesses with the Pueblo. efforts of YDSP’s nation building. leaders, Elders, peers, and Tribal Council. Therefore, Development Department, the Economic Development The Revolving Loan Fund administered by the EDD, Renewable Energy In moving forward with the RE YNB integrates Tigua customs, prayer, language, Small Business Development The Tigua Small Business Advisory Committee, the Tribal Empowerment which includes management of fund investments. planning, EDD was awarded $170,000 to support a Research & Planning Projects currently in process include: songs, and experiences into its learning activities. Development Program (SBD) is currently in the Oweesta, an organization that specializes in Native Waste-to-Energy (WTE) feasibility study. The study Since 2009, YNB has been held six times and, in planning process and expected to be fully operational American reservation economies, will provide the initial will identify WTE renewable energy opportunities as P3 STRATEGIC PLAN COVER • 2009 YDSP Socioeconomic Profile 2011, EDD, with the Empowerment Program and the in 2012. Once fully implemented, EDD will serve framework for the CDFI lending structure. well as conduct a cost-benefit analysis for the various • 2010 YDSP Socioeconomic Profile Adventure Program, held two YNB events for Spring as a resource to assist small businesses to start, renewable energy alternatives. The study’s findings will • Land Use Community Survey Break and Summer Interns. operate, and grow their commerce on reservation The groundwork for development of the Pueblo’s recommend renewable energy options that meet the • YDSP Land Use Plan lands and in the region. SBD will provide training and first CDFI commenced through a series of planning Pueblo’s requirements. This year, under the direction and guidance of EDD technical services—such as business planning, capital workshops facilitated by Oweesta in February 2010 Nation Building In maintaining its Nation Building senior staff, the Target Tigua AmeriCorps members – acquisition, finance and accounting services, business and March 2011. Moreover, EDD staff has received Commercial Lease Management and Revenues Having strategic initiatives, EDD has facilitated various Nation (Erica Hernandez and Eric Lujan) and Melissa Senclair registration, tax information, and marketing—will be over 50 hours of training in the CDFI development been assigned the duties of managing YDSP’s lease Building activities. For the last few years, EDD has (EDD Assistant) took the lead in organizing the YNB provided directly to program participants and through with support from the Expanding Native Opportunities properties, EDD established the Commercial Rent Cash been empowering Tigua youth through its culturally project. The Spring Break Session graduated nine youth collaborative partnerships between Tribal and regional financing initiative. In collaboration with Oweesta, EDD and Collections Policy and developed collection and relevant learning opportunities. Grounded by traditional and the Summer Session graduated 27 participants. agencies. In preparation for this service delivery, the then conducted a YDSP market analysis to substantiate recording procedures to manage the commercial and Tigua values and culture, the Youth Nation Building Moreover, the program has been expanded to include SBD program has: the need for a revolving loan fund at YDSP. This market farm lease properties. analysis conducted in-person interviews with small NATION BUILDING LOGO COMMUNITY WEAVING GAME NATION BUILDING 2011 • Hired new Small Business Capacity Builder, business owners, emerging entrepreneurs, and Tribal 2011 LEASE INCOME STATEMENT Philip Limon leaders, which was documented in a final report. Lease Revenue $65,293 • Created a Business Guide: The purpose of Oweesta is also providing technical support for the the guide is to serve as a blueprint for current development of CDFI policy. Irrigation Revenue $4,454 and emerging entrepreneurs to establish a Total Revenue Collected $69,747 business entity The CDFI will provide small business capital options Lease Expenses/ Repairs ($2,707) • Forged partnerships with: the Small Business that respect the Pueblo’s unique cultural nuances Irrigation Expenses ($4,454) Administration (SBA), SCORE, South-West and socioeconomic environment. One of the CDFI’s Total Expenses ($,7,160) Texas Border SBD Center, County Extension outcome is to build capital and community assets YTD Profit $ 62,587 Service and ACCION Texas to pool resources that create sustainable job growth while increasing • The SBD program is working on a program income for Tribal families per EDD’s strategic plan. In to serve Tigua Youth to cultivate future Tribal 2011, EDD was awarded a planning grant from the Grants Management Grants Management provides entrepreneurs through educational outreach Department of Treasury CDFI fund in the amount of proposal development and technical services to and technical assistance (TA) $100,982. the Tribe’s institutions and departments. Grants 48 49 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATIONS IN WHICH GRANTS MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND/OR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Management, in conjunction with the Empowerment Finance Association conference. EDD addressed Indian Grant Proposals Granting Organization Amount Requested/or Awarded Tribal Department Status Department and the Tuy Pathu Day Care, submitted a the Country concerns that include data collection, nation Demonstration for Indian Children Project grant proposal building, community engagement, and youth small Demonstration for Indian Children Project† U.S. Department of Education $991,464 Empowerment Awarded in 2010, which was funded thus making it the first direct- business development. Moreover, the department NACA† U.S. Treasury Department $100,982 Economic Development Awarded funded project by the U.S. Department of Education. also discussed its 2010 Honoring Nations Award. EDD ‡ Target Tigua NCSC - AmeriCorps $125,999 Economic Development Awarded was also highlighted in the U.S. Department of Health ‡ Tigua Smoke Out Paso Del Norte Health Foundation $72,776 HHS Awarded The Target Tigua AmeriCorps program was also and Human Services’ Native Americans Summer Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL)‡ Paso Del Norte Health Foundation $155,701 HHS Not Awarded awarded, which was a combined effort between EDD, newsletter, which featured Indian Country economic Basic Library Grant‡ Institute for Libraries and Museums $7,000 Empowerment Awarded the Environmental Management Department, the development community outcomes and impacts. Native Language Grant‡ Administration for Native Americans $124,963 Empowerment Awarded Cultural and Historic Preservation Office, and others. Social and Economic Development Strategies‡ Administration for Native Americans $324,570 Economic Development Not Awarded The Environmental Department secured funding from Economic Development Staff ANA to develop a Tribal environmental code. The Philip Limon, Small Business Capacity Builder Tigua Wellness‡ Healthy People 2020 $35,000 HHS Pending Pueblo’s Health and Human Services Department Fiscal Year 2011 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) - COPS‡ U.S. Department of Justice $715,173 Tribal Police Department Awarded also received a grant award to implement the Tigua Analinda Moreno, Data and Project Specialist ‡ Fiscal Year 2011 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) – Tribal Courts U.S. Department of Justice $139,774 Tribal Judicial Department Awarded Smoke Out project while the Tribal Empowerment ‡ Library Extension Grant IMLS $127,404 Empowerment Not Awarded Department was awarded a grant to improve access Patricia Riggs, Economic Development Director Renewable Energy Development and Deployment in Indian Country‡ U.S. Department of Energy $288,815 Economic Development Pending to the library and increase literary resources. The Tribal Environmental Code Development continuation packet‡ ANA $86,000 EMO Awarded Police Department received a COPS grant under the Melissa Senclair, Administrative Assistant DSHS Substance Abuse Prevention renewal packet‡ Department of State Health Services $362,340 ASAP Awarded Comprehensive Tribal Assistance Solicitation for a major Operation Stonegarden‡ FEMA $718,809 Tribal Police Department Pending digital communications upgrade , while the Tribal Judicial Alexandro Simental, Grants Manager System also received a grant under the same solicitation PLHD Highways and Roads Grant‡ Public Lands and Highways $42,481 Economic Development Awarded to update Tribal codes of law. Moreover, a Native Planner (Vacant) ICDBG‡ HUD $605,000 Economic Development Awarded Language Grant was awarded to the Pueblo to design a ‡ Tribal Homeland Security Grant FEMA $450,000 Emergency Management Awarded community-wide Tiwa language preservation program. AmeriCorps Members ‡ Energy and Mineral Development Program BIA $170,000 Economic Development Awarded Yvette De Santiago, Entrepreneurship Diabetes Prevention and Case Management‡ IHS $116,971 HHS Awarded Supporting economic development, the Pueblo Fire Fighters Assistance Grant‡ FEMA $70,470 Fire Department Pending received a NACA grant through the U.S. Treasury Eric Lujan, Nation Building Innovative Youth Financial and Entrepreneurship ‡ First Nations $1,000 Economic Development/ Empowerment Pending Department to launch a revolving loan program. The EDD also received an ICDBG award to build the Tigua Ricardo Medina, Entrepreneurship Total Amount Requested from January to November 2011 $4,726,908 (Grant requests submitted in 2011. This amount reflects requested funding) Enterprise Center, and a Public Lands and Highways grant for street and parking safety. Other grants Irma Nicole Gomez, Nation Building (new member) Total Amount Awarded in 2011 as of November 18, 2011 $4,110,923 (87%) (Reflective of grants awarded in 2011, some of which were submitted in 2010) include the award for the ASAP Department to provide Notes: drug and alcohol abuse, prevention, and new youth Contact † 2010 proposals awarded in 2011 treatment services. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo ‡ Funding proposals from January to November 2011 Economic Development Economic Development Department 2011 Highlights Once 119 S. Old Pueblo again, the Department received national recognition El Paso, TX 79907 where staff presented at various meetings such as the 915-859-8151 National Congress of American Indians, Native Nations http://ysletadelsurpueblo.org Institute, Harvard University, and the National Officers 50 51 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NUMBER OF VISITS TO HOUSING DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT hard work and dedication of the housing staff and the vigas replaced, as necessary. A majority of the work Santiago Bustamante Avenue with Socorro Road to GROWTH OF HOUSING UNITS ON PUEBLO 300 300 1,500 Tribal Housing LIHTC residents. in District I was accomplished by the Tribal Force provide a second access point to District II. This project 290 Account Crew with limited support from contractors. is scheduled for completion in April 2012. The total 1,291 Department Overview The Tribal Housing Department The Housing Department continued to break new The three-year rehabilitation project for 63 District II cost of this project is $381,615 with support from the 275 1,200 is responsible for management and oversight of all ground for additional housing. The department utilized homes is also complete. Currently, all 105 homes are Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Tribal housing programs. It is a function of the Tribal the remaining $1.3 million of the Title VI Loan to being painted and garage doors are being repaired 1,086 Government and receives funding from several Federal build four additional rental duplexes. This feat was or replaced, as needed. Contractors are exclusively In 2011, the Housing Department and the Health 250 900

agencies including, but not limited to, U.S. Department accomplished due to active efforts pursued by the responsible for the rehabilitation in District II. The total and Human Services Department entered into a Number of visits 659 227 227 of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Bureau of Housing Department resulting in a precedent ruling cost of the entire rehabilitation program will exceed relationship allowing the departments to better serve Number of housing units 692 225 600 Indian Affairs (BIA), and Indian Health Services (IHS). from HUD. With a slightly modified design of the $2.4 million. Completion of the rehabilitation project the needs of our community. The partnership provides 227 526 LIHTC duplexes, the Housing Department quickly will bring the Housing Department closer to reaching much needed financial stability training for the LIHTC 217 373 started construction on eight additional units that were goals set forth in its strategic plan. residents. For the first time, many of these residents 200 300 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 HOUSING DEPARTMENT: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES occupied by the end of 2011. Landscaping for these are responsible for maintaining a budget and thereby units will be completed in 2012. A total of 31 lots were prepared for construction under responsible for rent and utilities and supporting the NUMBER OF FAMILIES ON HOUSING WAITING LIST COMPARISON OF CASH PAYMENTS AND LATE PAYMENT NOTICES the Section 184 and VA Direct Loan programs. As a needs of their families. LIHTC families are required Capital Outlay, 58.9% 350 50.0% 48% 600 The partnership with the Texas Department of result, two homes are currently under construction to attend these trainings, but all YDSP residents are 46% 45% 540 318 586 Transportation (TXDOT) to install a traffic light at Tiwa with an additional four slated for 2012. invited to take advantage of the program’s seminars. 38% Boulevard and Socorro Road was also completed in 300 37.5 500 284 2011 and is fully operational. The District II housing units are in the final phase of Program Statistics The Housing Department collects

municipal sewer system connection. The total cost and monitors a multitude of data such as the number 245 The three-year rehabilitation project in District I utilizing of this project is $413,927 and is funded through of housing units, number of families on waiting list, 250 25.0 400

HUD funds is now 95% complete. This project IHS support. A contract was awarded in November visits to the Housing Department, and payment activity 210

Operations, 41.1% Number of families 324 Number of late notices

increases the number of homes being rehabilitated to conduct this work, which is scheduled to be to illustrate the department’s successes and needs. 200 Percent of payment in cash 12.5 300 from 78 homes to a total of 93. In addition, all 112 completed in 2012. Also, a contract was awarded to Housing construction and the associate infrastructure 11% 185 0% District I homes will have the exterior painted and build a bridge across the irrigation canal connecting has been funded utilizing a combination of funding 176 243 249 $2,977,046 236 sources including IHBG grants, Title VI Loan program, 150 0.0 200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Department Budget The Housing Department managed SECTION 184 CONSTRUCTION NEW PAINT FOR DISTRICT II BIA grants, IHS grants, Low Income Housing Tax a budget of $5,693,971 (see figure below for 2011 Credits, FHWA grants, and HUD Section 184 program. or incomplete information. Thus, the new procedure In 2006, the Housing Department implemented a policy actual expenses). The number of housing units has grown nearly 40% will make the waiting list more manageable and to accept cash payments from residents. This policy since 2006. enhance services to those with complete files. change has been very successful for the department 2011 Program Highlights The Housing Department and well receptive with residents. Not only does it save completed or progressed on several projects in 2011. With the availability of more housing units, Tribal The number of visits to the Housing Department is the residents money, but it has significantly reduced The 60-duplex rental unit development, supported by families have been more eager to move to the Pueblo. collected from the sign-in logs. The steady increase in the number of late payment notices thus saving the the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, As a result, the current waiting list has increased visitors to the housing office is attributed to improved Department staff time and resources. included a playground and community center. The and the Housing Department is doing its best to customer service strategies. Tribal members are more project was completed and fully leased in early 2011. accommodate the current need and house families comfortable about directly addressing their issues and Looking Forward The Housing Department will continue The Texas Department of Housing and Community according to qualifications. The housing department concerns to the department. The additional availability to address Tribal housing concerns, especially those Affairs (TDHCA) completed two inspections on this will implement a new method for reporting the waiting of new housing units, especially in 2010, also noted by the department’s strategic planning efforts. project, which resulted in no findings. The result of list. The list will be divided into two lists - one that is contributed to the increase in visits experienced by the The department will uphold its principles to afford these favorable inspections is directly related to the current and complete and another for those with invalid Housing Department. access and availability to decent housing. 52 53 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Housing Department will continue to build rental In addition, the Housing Department intends to build Other projects scheduled for 2012 include: road work funding sources such as the Administration for Native to augment traditional public school teachings. The and single-family homes for YDSP members. The one new single-family home each year for the next three in both Districts utilizing FHWA funds; construction of a Americans (ANA), Institute for Museum and Library TED also assumed responsibility for servicing the 5-7 2012 Indian Housing Plan was approved by HUD years utilizing existing architectural plans and will assume new park in District II utilizing IHS funds; reconstruction Services (IMLS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Education, year-olds in the Afterschool and Summer Programs. in November 2011, which included funding for the prime responsibility for conducting emergency and of storm water ponding at Community Center utilizing Department of Education, Workforce Investment Act Additional resources were also obtained to expand following projects: construction of two rental duplexes; vacant home rehabilitation repairs. This will also assist IHS funds; construction of two monuments at the (WIA) and the Pueblo’s General Fund. TED oversees a services. A facility expansion project was initiated in construction of one new low-income single-family the department in reducing external contractor costs. entrances to District II employing FHWA funding; total of six different federal contracts and grants aimed at 2011 that will result in two new classroom additions. home; and rehabilitation of 16 existing single-family Housing Department building expansion; and building tribal member intellectual capacity. New funding streams allowed for the introduction of homes. The Housing Department plans to build four Staff will continue working with Section 184 and VA Direct Loan exploration for funding a restroom and storage for the a Tiwa Language Program and Research Center to more HUD rental duplexes utilizing HUD funds in 2013. YDSP member candidates to assist them with the opportunity LIHTC park. 2011 Program Highlights TED accomplished many of its preserve and integrate our history, tradition and culture to build their own homes both on and off the Pueblo. goals while continuing to implement programmatic with our conventional service offerings. Review and update housing policies and procedures. improvements targeting the Tribal community’s self- The Housing Department’s mission includes providing COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT sufficiency. The Department continues to promote Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Program The Johnson O’ BRIDGE TO SOCORRO ROAD consistent, fair and reasonable policies and procedures Tribal Empowerment life-long learning and foster a successful community Malley (JOM) program is a core service that monitors for operating affordable housing in a safe and healthy one Tribal Member at a time. student performance to ensure academic success. environment. In order to accomplish this goal, the Department Overview The Tribal Empowerment Key services include after school tutoring, monitoring Housing Department will review and update its policies Department (TED) is the Pueblo’s primary agency The Department spent the greater part of 2011 academic performance, tracking attendance, and and procedures to reflect the changing needs of focused on building tribal capacity through education, enhancing its program offerings to help Tribal advocating on behalf of tribal students. Our advocacy the Pueblo while ensuring compliance with Federal literacy, and workforce development. TED’s purpose is members adapt to changes in the workforce, economy, efforts allow Empowerment staff to participate on guidelines. This is an ongoing process that will to build the educational capacity of its membership to and educational requirements. Due to the Pueblo’s Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings with continue into the next year and beyond. ensure the success of our next generation. growth, TED expanded its service footprint to fortify school officials and parents to offer support services its Pre -Kindergarten Program and after-school aimed at mitigating unfavorable outcomes. Technology Department Budget The Tribal Empowerment Department educational enrichment programs for middle and and Education Coordinator Anna Silvas supervises (TED) managed a total of $1.6 million from various high school students. The Pre-Kindergarten Program tutors that work with the students and local school and other TED youth based programs now integrate campuses to provide these educational interventions. Budget Name Total Budget cultural curriculum as part of its educational strategy General Fund $364,286 ANA Language Grant $124,963 TRIBAL EMPOWERMENT: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES TUTOR BRENDA GUTIERREZ HELPS WITH SCHOOL HOMEWORK Higher Education $119,508 Capital Outlay, 3.0% DOE Pre-Kinder $247,866 IMLS Basic Grant $7,000 Johnson O’Malley $19,234 WIA Admin $83,587 WIA Employment $247,061 WIA Training $123,750

WIA Other $245,410 Direct Services, 37.0% Operations, 60.0% WIA Youth $16,602 Total $1,599,267 Note: $1,100,486 1. Amounts are as of September 30, 2011 54 55 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The TED utilizes internal partnering agencies such In addition, JOM provided the following activities transitions into the Higher Education Programs or the Other Higher Education Program activities as noted in the Tigua Technology Center where WIA participants are and digital media. The Library has a current collection as the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Alcohol and Substance throughout the year as depicted in the table below. Pueblo’s Workforce Investment ACT (WIA) Program. the following table: provided computer literacy and skills training. of 13,777 books and media and held a Book Fair during Abuse (ASAP) Prevention Program, the YDSP Social Spring Break to enhance Youth literacy during which 114 Services Department, the Tribal Court, and the local Higher Education Program The TED encourages all new books were distributed. The TED has researched 2011 EVENT ACTIVITIES FOR JOM 2011 EVENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM 2011 WIA EVENT ACTIVITIES independent school district administrations to ensure Tribal members and descendants to further their best practices for increasing Library interactivity, No. of No. of Number of that Tribal students are meeting their full academic Activity Date Impact education beyond high school. One incentive to Activity Date Impact Activity Date Impact accessibility and attractiveness to patrons, especially participants participants participants potential. The Department has made great strides in support this effort is to provide qualifying participants youth. In our mission to implement such practices, the Exposure to university Skills and program retention; Received information about best building partnerships with its two main school districts: 84 K-12 Jun – Aug with scholarship awards. In 2011, the Higher Education 1st Annual Tigua 30 HS admissions, scholarship National WIA 3 staff TED engaged in the following trainings and collaborations: Summer Program Higher education exposure; Apr 2011 Apr 2011 practices and reporting as well Socorro Independent School District (SISD) and Ysleta students 2011 Program granted awards for 56 recipients where two College Day students procedures, and financial aid; Conference members Reached out to contacts in both the Austin and El Paso Financial literacy training as networking opportunities; Independent School District (YISD). The Department graduated earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Peer-to-peer support Public Libraries; Attended an In-service training with YISD has an agreement with SISD to provide information Provide supplies; Afterschool and a Doctorate in Jurisprudence (i.e., a law degree). Regional Section Librarians on digital books and e-reading technology; Annual School 366 K-12 Mother-Daughter/ Exposure to college atmosphere Christopher Facilitate a break-out session for for all our Tribal students. As per this agreement, Aug 2011 program parent orientation; The retention rate for the 2010 - 2011 academic 5 families Mar 2011 166 Grantee Oct 2011 Attended a Literacy Fair at Pasodale Elementary School; Supply Distribution students Father-Son Program and STEM community service Gomez Native American veterans Department staff attends and invites parents to monthly Distribution of Amber ID cards year was 83%. While satisfied with its performance, meetings Held a brainstorming session with the El Paso Area Site Improvement Team (SIT) Committee meetings to management staff is developing a case management Libraries Consortium (EPAL) staff; and learned about Introduced parents to computer Work experience internships with garner feedback that assists with Impact Aid funding Second Annual system to enhance tracking and reporting for improved innovative learning software during a visit to Lorenzo Loya 30 lab, financial literacy classes, Summer Youth supplemental trainings such as Lights On Afterschool Oct 2011 30 WIA allocations for tribal students. As a result of this attendees transportation safety, and Power- retention and service delivery. In November, the Department met with Dr. Irasema Work Experience Summer nation building, financial literacy, and Elementary school. Event Youth enhanced collaboration, Impact Aid funding was used to Parent software Coronado, Associate Provost, at University of Texas at Program (Tigua Next 2011 environmental awareness as well Interns establish homework labs at the Middle and Elementary The Higher Education Program also assists participants El Paso (UTEP) to discuss strategies to encourage the Generation Program) as enhance knowledge of Tigua Through its continued collaboration with EPAL, the culture, language, and traditions schools and pay for SISD teachers to tutor students The JOM program is proud to recognize the academic in preparing for their college admissions. For example, Tribal community to attend UTEP. The Department will YDSP library participated in a Broadband Technology in the Afterschool Program. Moreover, the TED achievement of its students. The Department the Department helped a high school student apply to continue these meetings in the coming new year. 3rd Annual Tigua Opportunities Program (BTOP) funding opportunity Summer Recognized the Tigua Youth Interns established a relationship with the U.S. Department witnessed 38 Tribal students obtain a high school the LEAD Business Program at Dartmouth College, “Cents” Award 31 that resulted in 17 new computers with state-of-the-art 2011 and Tigua “Cents” winners of Education to improve our understanding of Impact diploma or equivalency. Moreover, forty-three secondary which this person was selected to attend from June The Higher Education Program is not only focused Ceremony software and wireless internet access for our Center Aid benefits. Other strides made with YISD resulted in school and college graduates were acknowledged 26th to July 16th, 2011. Other students were financially on current students receiving scholarship awards valued at $26,481. the implementation of a cultural sensitivity workshop at the Department’s Graduation Banquet on June assisted with SAT test and college admission fees. but also looking forward to prepare primary and Library Services The YDSP Library focuses on providing hosted by the TED Director Christopher Gomez. 18, 2011. Upon high school graduation, graduates secondary school students in becoming the Tribe’s next tribal patrons access to Native and contemporary print The Library, in collaboration with the Tuy Pathu Pre- generation of college graduates. Kinder Program, has also secured Speaking Rock TIGUA COLLEGE DAY PARTICIPANTS OF THE UTEP’S MOTHER/DAUGHTER FATHER/SON PROGRAM AT UTEP (LT) & YDSP RECREATION CENTER (RT) SUMMER PROGRAM HELD AT THE EMPOWERMENT LIBRARY Entertainment Center as a corporate sponsor to start Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program WIA funding a Literacy Circles program through Scholastic Books. assists the Native American communities with their The program targets families with students in grades workforce development needs in 122 counties in West Pre-Kinder through 12th and promotes family reading by Texas. The WIA program is versatile and allows for a helping build home libraries. The staff is currently being variety of different expenditures for the development trained and will implement the full program in 2012. of Tribal members through workforce training and job placement. Participants can learn a trade, obtain a higher Tigua Technology Center The Tigua Technology Center education degree, or enter work experience internships serves the Pueblo community by providing computer that improve their marketability. TED engaged in lab services. The Technology Center offers a wide sustainable partnerships with the El Paso Community variety of classes to improve basic computer literacy. College Workforce Development Program, Project The Technology Center served a total of 360 patrons Rio, and others to deliver services. The WIA program at the end of November 2011. These patrons varied continues to expand its program offerings by utilizing in age from pre-school to Tribal Elders. Computer 56 57 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

TRIBAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE “2011 TIGUA NEXT GENERATION PROGRAM” SECURED RESOURCES The program will be partnering with the YDSP Social TED received a four-year Demonstration Grant from the In addition to dances, the Historic Preservation Amount Services Department and WIA programs to deliver U.S. Department of Education to formalize a model Native Officer is working with the Lead Teacher to revise Grant Title Funding Agency Status Requested services to those clients most in need. Other target Pre-Kinder Program (see section Grant Proposals and the Scholastic Curriculum to tie more into the Tigua Broadband for populations include the Elders and Higher Education Resources Obtained). The grant will allow us to obtain Cultural practices such as the integration of the Cultural EPAL BTOP Grant $26,481 Awarded scholarship recipients. training for curriculum development and assessment, and calendar and Native plants. America salaries for Lead Teacher Cynthia Chavez, Teacher Irma The AmeriCorps HIPPY Program served a total of 20 Rojas, and Teacher’s Aide Luisa Sierra. Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Language Tribal Empowerment Committees TED garners families in 2011. These families with young children Planning Grant TED also received a Language Planning community input from two major committees: The learned how to develop cognitive development For the 2011-2012 academic school year, the impact Grant by the Administration for Native Americans. The Higher Education Committee which establishes policy skills essential for their children’s success. These of the grant can already be seen in the quality of two-year planning program will enable the Pueblo to and reviews scholarship applications of current and children would not normally have access to this kind instruction being delivered in the program. Seventeen develop a Tiwa language program that will help restore prospective college students for the Higher Education of instruction otherwise. The Empowerment HIPPY three-year-olds and 17 four-year-olds were being served Tiwa as a flourishing language at the Pueblo. As a Program; and The Johnson O’Malley Committee, site was recognized by the United Way as a leading at the end of the year. All 34 children already had result, TED hired tribal member Richard Hernandez as which reviews summer and Afterschool Program Lab Technician/Trainer Ruben Carrillo is charged The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program site. AmeriCorps HIPPY members Sammy Gutierrez initial assessments completed with progress reported the Language Coordinator and is currently working with activities for K-12 students. with providing the Technology Center participants provided the Pueblo with no-cost tax assistance for and Sonya Ponce assumed leadership roles within the to their parents. Additionally, the program hosted an Historic Preservation Officer Javier Loera. computer courses aimed at building our community’s community members to help them avoid predatory tax HIPPY Program. open house on October 11th for the three-year-olds and The Tribal Empowerment Department also formed a Native computer literacy. He expanded outreach efforts and filing companies and maximize their returns and tax October 12th for the four-year-olds; a parent orientation Initial activities include recruiting Tribal Members American Opportunity Committee (NAOC) that will include assisted with WIA data management, WIA Computer credits. The program has certified preparers to assist a TED hosted a training day for all 36 United Way HIPPY on August 16th, and participated in the Lights On from YDSP to form a Tiwa Language Committee that members from YDSP Enterprises, Kickapoo Enterprises, Assessments and has continued to expand course wide array of taxpayers. A total of 632 tax returns were AmeriCorps members on Cultural Sensitivity and Afterschool event. will provide input into the program. Additionally, the YDSP Human Resources, and YDSP Economic offerings. This past summer he supervised two filed totaling $1,694,141 in refunds for the 2010 tax Community Gardening at the Tribal Judicial Center. The Department will retain a consultant to provide guidance in Development. This committee will begin meeting in 2012 WIA Youth Interns to pilot the Department’s Social season. The host site was open from January to April Department will continue to serve as a host site for The program model also introduces the children to Native developing a language immersion program at YDSP. The and will work on developing a process for implementing Networking capacities through Facebook and Twitter in of 2011 and served clients from the greater Socorro AmeriCorps HIPPY in 2012. American culture and tradition, while incorporating a Language Coordinator is currently reviewing best-practices the “Trails of Opportunity” or “Career Pathway System” order to maximize outreach to our younger generation. community in addition to Tribal members. Since VITA literacy rich component, which utilizes learning centers in immersion programs and making contact with language within Tribal Government and Enterprises as noted in the services will prioritize our Tribal community, plans Tuy Pathu Pre Kinder Program The Tuy Pathu Pre-Kinder that target the language arts, fine arts, math, and the personnel from the other Tiwa speaking Pueblos. Workforce Investment Act section. AmeriCorps TED is a host site for three distinct to incorporate tax law components into our financial Program completed another academic year in June sciences. Each individual centers on hands-on activities AmeriCorps projects that have been extremely literacy courses are in place for the 2011 tax season. 2011 with 31 total students. Throughout the year, the that stimulates learning through discovery. The students Garnering Resources The Empowerment Department In addition, the Tribal Empowerment Department beneficial to the Tribal Community. The Target Tigua students were exposed to culturally focused activities went on several field trips aimed at enriching classroom secured over $1 million in grant funding to meet the Director and staff serve on the following committees: AmeriCorps Program provides four members; two The Tigua Cents Financial Literacy courses coordinated aimed at preparing them for the public school system. instruction, including a visit to the Fire Station and the educational and cultural needs of our Pueblo. focused on coordinating the Volunteer Income Tax by Target Tigua AmeriCorps members completed The Tuy-Pathu Pre-K celebrated 15 graduates during a Tigua Indian Cultural Center. Tribal Police officers, Fire • Tribal Council Assistance (VITA) Program and two who are developing planning and curriculum development for youth and ceremony at the Tribal Judicial Center on May 26, 2011. Chief Ralph Johnson, and Hilda Chavarria from Health & SECURED RESOURCES • Tigua Inc. Board of Directors and piloting curriculum to deliver age appropriate implemented a pilot course last summer. Oweesta Human Health Services also visited the classrooms to • YDSP Drug Court Team Amount Grant Title Funding Agency Status financial literacy training to both youth and adult delivered a “Train the Trainer” session on Financial The Pre-K Program is a collaborative effort between offer educational presentations. Requested • El Paso Area Libraries Consortium community members. The other two AmeriCorps Literacy delivery in Indian Country on May 2, 2011, the Tuy Pathu Daycare and the Tribal Empowerment • Tigua Community Foundation Administration for members are from the United Way of El Paso’s Home and assisted with the development of program policy Department. Both entities sought to improve the Culture remains a vital component of the program Tiwa Language Grant $175,220 Awarded • Tigua Cultural Committee Native Americans Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) and forms that were utilized with the “Tigua Next program and develop assessments for students. The and the students are continuing to learn social dances • Child Protection Team Program. The two HIPPY members worked with Generation Program” (WIA Youth) and its match Tribal Empowerment Department applied to enter the and have performed at several events such as the Tigua Digital Institute of Museum • United Way HIPPY Site Supervisors $149,756 Not Awarded parents and relatives of children who did not attend a savings challenge. Texas School Ready! Project through Region 19 to Native American Month Celebration held at El Paso Research Center and Library Services • Site Improvement Team Committees (SIT) for daycare or Pre-kinder Program in 2010-2011 but will receive training, curriculum and a system to monitor Community College Valle Verde Campus, Grandparent’s Institute of Museum Campestre, SMS, and SHS IMLS Basic Grant $7,000 Awarded work in conjunction with the Tuy Pathu Preschool in The Target Tigua Financial literacy program is now the student’s cognitive development process and Day held at the Tigua Cultural Center, and the and Library Services 2011-2012. working with scheduling courses for adult participants. ultimately become Texas School Ready! certified. September 11th Memorial held at YDSP Administration. 58 59 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

LUISA SIERRA READS TIGUA LANGUAGE TO PRE-K STUDENTS Capital Improvements TED commenced an expansion New Strategies Parental involvement in students’ of the Tribal Empowerment Center utilizing a $400,000 academics is of extreme importance, therefore, capital outlay allocation from Tribal Council. This the JOM Program will concentrate efforts on expansion will add classroom space that will be used ensuring students and their parents are in constant for the Tuy Pathu Pre-Kinder Program. Additionally, the communication with their school and parents are library will be expanded to add more books and space assisting with fundamental activities such as: school for activities. The growth of District II has lead to an attendance, their children’s literacy foundational increase in the number of students and the expansion development, and completing daily homework with will help with the constraints caused by the current their children. The department has witnessed many limited space. parents of Tribal students becoming dependent on the Tribal Empowerment Department to fill this role Tribal Empowerment Strategic Plan The Tribal which is not feasible due to the number of students in Empowerment Department is systematically the program. The department has elected to integrate implementing the Empowerment Strategic Plan passed activities in its program that are culturally relevant, in 2009. The following table outlines the progress while reinforcing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) made towards each individual overarching goal to standards that are utilized in the classroom. achieve the Empowerment Department’s Mission: To promote and provide direct services aimed at creating WIA Programs The Department of Labor’s Regional economic independence through education, literacy, Section 166 meeting was held in October 2011, and workforce development, and financial literacy by showcased the Tribal Empowerment Department at utilizing state-of-the art lifelong learning strategies. the National level. The presentation was well received and the Director was invited to present at a regional EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIC GOALS and national conference in 2012. Goal Status Library The Library has a goal to have all of its books Increase Department Effectiveness and Partnership in Workforce Training On Task leveled for Accelerated Reading (AR) Programs used Increase Tribal Awareness of Empowerment Programs and Increase Community On Task by local school districts. This project was launched this Participation housed in the TED are geared towards always putting decisions and directions stem from tribal leaders. summer by WIA interns and will continue in the new Foster Successful Educational Preparation and Completion through On Task the main focus on the community and its people. In To realize this, the Department must look to the school year. Additionally, a reading program is in the Empowerment Program Participation order to ensure the Pueblo can be sustained, it is future and promote basic educational and personal planning stages that will utilize AR to allow students to earn Increase Community Technology Literacy via Empowerment Program training On Task important that individual members have access to development foundations such as literacy for its AR Dollars based on their reading and comprehension. services that promote their personal development. youngest students, while promoting life-long learning, These AR Dollars will serve as an incentive for students to Increase Community Financial Literacy via Empowerment Program training On Task critical thinking, and help develop analytical skills read and also allow the department to give savings lessons Increase and Foster Inter-tribal Communication and Inter-Departmental On Task The sovereignty and self-determination of the Pueblo among its clients. All of this must be done while crucial to financial literacy. Collaboration on tangible projects for the benefit of tribal members lies in the hands of its own members. Building the keeping the Pueblo’s rich cultural foundation in place. tribal community capacity is at TED’s forefront. We The challenges in meeting the expectations that have Looking Forward The Tribal Empowerment Department strive to prepare our members for the competitive been set forth are recognized and will be implemented is a crucial Tribal Agency tasked with providing workplace and changing economy, and aim to systematically by prioritizing immediate needs and education and skill development for the long-term successfully fill leadership vacancies within the Tribal planning for the future. success and sustainability of the Pueblo. All programs Government and Enterprises to ensure that key 60 61 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO QUALITY OF LIFE

QUALITY OF LIFE

_Recreation & Wellness Center _Environmental Management Office _Chilicote Ranch _Tigua Indian Cultural Center

Basket Dance Pueblo people often accompanied their work with song and sometime even with dance. The Basket Dance represents women cleaning the harvested corn and grain while singing and dancing in thanksgiving for a great bounty from Mother Earth.

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2011 Program Highlights The Center has experienced a NUMBER OF VISITS TO R&W BY MONTH Understanding that many members in the community significant increase in memberships over the course 10,000 are parents and that child care is a need, the Center

of 2011 – bringing a total of 1,510 active members. 8,612 will offer parents child care services on site while The Recreation and Wellness Center has also become 8,000 they exercise. The Center is currently developing this the preferred location for several local events. service so parents can create a health lifestyle without Sponsored by Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 6,000 the burden of child care costs and logistics. the Recreation and Wellness Center commenced their 5,187 first annual handball tournament benefitting the El Paso 4,377 The Recreation and Wellness Center is also planning 4,000 4,331 3,698 Kidney Foundation. The facilities also host swim meets Number of visits 3,029 to furnish nutrition and concessions bars. The Nutrition 2,484 3,346 and swim practices for Border Swimming programs 1,988 2,891 Bar will sell healthy products such as vegetable 2,000 2,426 and various local school districts. The Eagle in the Sun and fruit juices, as a wholesome alternative to 1,379 QUALITY OF LIFE Triathlon—consisting of a 400 meter swim course, sodas and other high sugary foods and drinks. The 0 Recreational and Wellness Center a 20-kilometer bike course, and a five-kilometer run Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec concession stand will offer a variety of refreshments course—had more than 500 participants. The Center and Recreation and Wellness Center merchandise to Department Overview Established in 2001, the also partnered with the YMCA to provide progressive Looking Forward The Recreation and Wellness Center promote and stimulate interest. Recreational and Wellness (R&W) Center’s objective swim lessons at the Center, which has proven to be a is planning to expand its gym and staff and currently has been to provide health and fitness opportunities for popular program. More importantly, the Recreation and exploring new equipment purchases. Once complete, Tribal members. While still maintaining this strategic Wellness Center has expanded its program offerings to the gym will be four times larger than its current size. objective, the Recreational and Wellness Center has include water aerobics, yoga, matflex, and kickboxing Operational changes will be the focus for 2012 as the transformed itself into one of the premiere fitness and aerobics as part of its core fitness class offerings. Center explores avenues to maximize its efficiency. The recreation facilities in the area and now welcomes the Center’s new additions will be provided by the Tribal Socorro and El Paso community to its membership. 2011 Program Statistics R&W had a total of over 43,000 visits Youth Council and Tribal Council. Moreover, a new skate during 2011. Please see the figure for visits by month. park is in development and is expected to be popular Department Budget R&W managed a budget of among the region’s skateboarding enthusiasts. $956,375 (see figure for 2011 actual expenses).

RWC: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES EAGLE IN THE SUN TRIATHLON WINNER AND COURSE RECORD SETTER, BOBBY GONZALEZ BASKETBALL COURT AT R&W GAME ROOM FITNESS ROOM Capital Outlay, 3.3%

Operations, 96.7%

$1,047,915

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ENVIRONMENTAL CODE ENFORCEMENT FOCUS GROUP MEETING WITH YOUTH WIA PARTICIPANTS QUALITY OF LIFE Department budget EMO managed a budget of $296,147 Environmental Code Enforcement Development inventory findings will be finalized and will be the Environmental Management Office (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). Through a grant from the Administration for Native foundation for the YDSP Environmental Code. Americans (ANA), EMO initiated the development of Department Overview The Environmental Management 2011 Program highlights Energy Plan Development the Pueblo’s first ever environmental code to protect Earth Day Activities Key Nam Kei Weh e, or “This is Office (EMO) handles the environmental management In coordination with the Economic Development the sustainability of natural resources on Tribal lands. Our Mother Earth”, was a four-day event hosted by issues for the Pueblo with the purpose of protecting Department (EDD) and Red Mountain Energy, a EMO has been working to promote environmental EMO (held on April 18 - 22, 2011) to commemorate and preserving Tribal lands while representing technical energy consultant group that provides code development concepts with the community and Earth Day for both YDSP employees and community the Pueblo on regional, state, and national levels. professional, proven solutions for every stage of has prioritized community outreach efforts to ensure members. Limited to persons 15 years of age and older, The department also participates in solid waste energy planning, energy efficiency, and renewable acceptance and successful outcomes. The inventory the community members were invited to participate management education, promotes recycling projects, energy projects, EMO has been developing an phase is near completion and included documenting in a competition to create the most inventive objects and conducts environmental outreach activities for the Energy Plan, which was funded by a Department of environmental concerns from internal and external created from recycled materials. EMO also developed Tribal Community. In addition, the EMO plans for solid Energy Community Block grant. The plan’s goals and partners, disseminating community surveys, and an activity for participants in the after-school program. waste management, energy conservation, conducts objectives were designed to assess the Pueblo’s conducting community forums and focus groups. In EMO, in collaboration with Tribal Council, sponsored a environmental research and provides Geographic energy needs and seek alternative renewable energy addition, EMO staff researched similar codes developed recycled T-shirt art and an essay contest. Information System (GIS) services for the Pueblo. options. A final draft of the plan will be presented to by other Native American nations as models for the Tribal Council in 2012 for formal adoption. YDSP Environmental Code and reviewed YDSP’s The EMO also provides technical assistance to the existing codes and ordinances. A draft with initial In addition, the event afforded age appropriate Wilderness Committee. The committee implements and sessions for the children in daycare and preschool. executes hunting and harvesting policies and promotes EARTH DAY ACTIVITY WITH DAYCARE These activities included teaching environmental songs the natural ecosystems and resource protection. The and reading environmental books and utilizing recycled Wilderness Committee also supports Chilicote Ranch egg cartons to paint eggshell pottery. More importantly, management in defining and refining ranch operations toddlers and preschool children were taught the and natural resource preservation efforts. importance of being earth friendly and included lessons that enabled the participants to create a small garden and compost project.

EMO: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES The final day of the event included presentations for the Elders. EMO conducted sessions to illustrate techniques to recycle properly and energy conservation or directly to the Freidman recycling center located the Tribes in 2012 to address their concerns and tips. Throughout the week, the department also held in northeast El Paso. There has been an increase in provide an opportunity to seek support from EPA for contests for the “Most Environmentally Friendly recycling participation from the administrative offices environmental programs. Department”. YDSP departments were asked to make and residents in District II. environmental pledges to carpool, walk, and/or bike to The Pueblo also hosted the Tribal Caucus and RTOC work with intentions that the pledges become habit EPA Region 6 Tribal Caucus and Regional Tribal meeting for the EPA Region tribes at the Tribal Judicial forming actions. Operations Committee Co-Chair YDSP was elected to Center in March 2011. The meeting participants co-chair the EPA Region 6 Regional Tribal Operations consisted of representation from 64 tribes and Operations, 100.0% YDSP Recycling EMO provides recycling services Committee (RTOC) and the EPA Region 6 Tribal members of the EPA. to the Pueblo administrative offices. EMO has been Caucus. YDSP, with the EPA Regional Administrator, $150,585 transporting the recyclable material to the City of El helps to foster relationships between EPA and Region Brownfield Funding for Lead Based Paint Testing Paso Environment Department on Pendale Street 6 Tribes. As co-chair, YDSP will sponsor a forum for and Phase 1 Assessments EMO and the Housing 66 67 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO QUALITY OF LIFE

EPA REGION 6 RTOC MEETING VISITORS FROM NM & OK TRIBES part of the Earth Day activities, the member helped Chilicote with the application process. One solar QUALITY OF LIFE A damaged windmill was retrofitted with a solar Ranch House Renovations and Rentals Last year, the with presentations to community youth and the powered well is already operational. Chilicote Ranch powered water pump. This project was successful Pueblo made a significant investment in improving community Elders. The AmeriCorps member was and there are additional plans to replace windmills and the ranch main house, which is used by community instrumental in disseminating environmental principles Energy Utilization Tracking Through the AmeriCorps The Chilicote Ranch is a 70,000-acre ranch located diesel powered generators with solar powered units. members and other guests. The improvements and to the community. Along with the Environmental program, EMO will explore methods for tracking mostly in Presidio County with a smaller portion in Jeff The NRCS EQIP project will subsidize the majority of renovations included new paint, the installation of Specialist, the AmeriCorps member developed the energy consumption at Tribal Administration buildings. Davis County. A Ranch Manager, assisted by a cowboy the costs. ceramic tile, new heating and cooling systems, and environmental code development survey to determine The AmeriCorps member is collaborating with a and ranch hand, oversees ranch operations. The swimming pool upgrades. These improvements are the attitudes of the community as it relates to solid Sustainability Manager at the City of El Paso to discuss Chilicote experienced unprecedented drought in 2011, Aside from the work performed under the NRCS important and necessary to continued operations. waste, household hazardous waste, tribal land tracking options. which left large areas dangerously dry. The extreme projects, water line replacements were completed at management, natural resource protection, animal dry conditions stressed wildlife and cattle interests. the Durazno and Airport pastures. The open-top water EMO assisted Chilicote by booking rental arrangements control, and hunting and harvesting practices. Curbside Recycling in District II Pilot Project EMO Many ranchers in the area, including Chilicote, sold the tank located in the Front Pasture was also replaced. for community members. The Environmental Clerk will continue investigating viable recycling options for majority of their cattle in an attempt to mitigate losses Cooperative Work EDD is currently developing an District II such as the possibility of implementing a from possible afflicted animals as a result of a difficult Cattle Sales and Ranch Revenue The Chilicote expedited DAMAGED WINDMILL REPLACED BY A SOLAR POWERED WATER PUMP Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP). The curbside recycling program. winter. its cattle sales last year. This was a strategy to remove Department continued its progress with the risk plan cultivates management strategies, proposed animals that might not survive the winter. As a result, assessment of lead-based paint in District I homes. The districts, land use, zoning codes, and environmental/ Department Budget The Chilicote Ranch managed a budget the ranch sold 381 animals for a total of $203,000— 77 project was made possible by Brownfield funding to conservation plans and policy related to transportation Improved Recycling at YDSP Administrative Buildings of $440,091 (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). cows, 200 steers, 100 heifers, and four bulls. conduct these assessments at no cost to the Pueblo. management, cultural and ceremonial areas, and EMO will begin investigating the installation of Through the Brownfield program, other assessments Tribal properties. EMO will provide the necessary GIS larger recycling bins to collect material generated at 2011 Program Highlights Natural Resource Conservation Livestock Inventory have been conducted as part of the BIA Trust maps needed for the IRMP. The current collaboration governmental buildings. Service (NRCS) Water Infrastructure Project Under Livestock 2009 2010 2011 Application. One of these sites was a parking lot between EMO and EDD will also ensure that the an agreement with the NRCS, Chilicote installed four located on North Zaragoza Road, which found some environmental code, currently being developed, will be Development of a Conservation Plan for Mule Deer water troughs, a large 3,000-gallon water tank, and a Heifer/Cows 550 510 500 concerns with a neighbor’s underground storage tank. aligned with the land use and master planning efforts. and Antelope Populations at Chilicote Ranch EMO 15,000-foot water line. The NRCS will reimburse 90% Livestock/Units Sold 350 385 381 However, the soil samples revealed that the area submitted an application to the US Fish and Wildlife of the costs associated with this project. Heifers kept, not sold 100 0 51 contains no significant impact. Looking Forward EMO will continue to provide Service to develop a conservation plan for Mule Deer Bulls 40 45 42 environmental management for the Pueblo with and Antelope populations. Gilded Horses 5 5 5 AmeriCorps Educational Correspondent Through stewardship principles. Prioritized by Tribal Council, CHILICOTE RANCH: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES Studs 1 1 1 the AmeriCorps program, the EMO and Economic the following projects are designed to enhance Capital Outlay, 6.9% Development Department (EDD) partnership provided environmental and ecological conditions on Tribal lands. Mares 2 1 2 a professional development experience for an Philies 3 3 2 AmeriCorps member. Under the supervision of a Solar Power Utilization The Chilicote Ranch manager Donkies 1 1 1 mentor, the member assisted in significant events has installed a solar power system. The introduction such as promoting both community awareness for of solar power to the ranch will greatly reduce energy environmental code development and activities. The consumption costs. With a cooperative effort from the A local contractor entered into a mineral lease with AmeriCorps member also developed and maintained Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the Chilicote to purchase 40,000 cubic yards of caliche community member participation logs and assisted Chilicote ranch will begin installing additional solar- for a road improvement project near Valentine, Texas. with the preparation of community presentations. As powered wells in 2012. EMO is currently assisting Operations, 93.1% The contractor is expected to take approximately six months to extract the caliche for road substrate. $418,604

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MAP OF PHASE 2 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN CHILICOTE This strategic planning instrument has identified the a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Bread baking demonstration takes will help enhance the Center’s operations, programs, ranch’s strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats place every Saturday morning, unless otherwise posted. activities, and financial support. The plan was a key Map #1 Map #2 BLANCO CUCHARA CHIVOS RUNWAY while creating a vision for a successful ranch. The final process in setting the strategic direction of the Cultural

AIRPORT strategic plan will be prepared and presented to Tribal Department Budget The Tigua Indian Cultural Center Center and was developed, through technical assistance RUNWAY AIRPORT Council for final approval in 2012. managed a budget of $126,162 (see figure for 2011 from a consultant, with input from various stakeholders HQ Distance: 2,885.59 ft (0.54 mi) actual expenses). including tribal leadership, the tribal community, FRONT FRONT PENS Looking Forward The ranch plans to continue to make management, and administrative staff. The museum’s PENS !> !> infrastructure upgrades and improvements as noted below. 2011 Program Highlights Faced with considerable facility strategic plan identified key institutional priorities, goals, !> Image 1 !> damage due to the winter freeze in 2011, the Cultural and initiatives for the next three years. Much of the Distance: !> FRONT MESA 7,072.88 ft (1.34 mi) Solar Power Windmills in the Chacon and Cuchara Center experienced an economic hardship resulting plan is focused on efforts to expand the scope and size FRONT !> pastures have been identified as potential sites to from water line ruptures. In spite of these damages, of its clientele. The plan also incorporates assessment 0 0.25 0.5 1 Miles transform the power generation of the water wells to the Cultural Center kept its focus on customer service. strategies to build programming conducive to its target Map #3 solar energy. NRCS EQUIP program funds will help defray QUALITY OF LIFE While the Center underwent repairs, the museum and demographic segments and build the professional

!> the cost of installation and equipment. EMO will assist The Tigua Indian Cultural Center its activities were professionally presented pursuant capacity of shop owners. FRONT the Chilicote apply for NRCS EQUIP program funding. to the Cultural Center’s vision and mission. In addition, !> Department Overview The Tigua Indian Cultural Center the Center also created a capital improvement plan The general operational and museum policies for

MESA Distance: Fencing and Boundary Fence line repairs will be promotes the Pueblo’s heritage, culture, and arts to modernize the Cultural Center facility. The Center the Cultural Center were developed by staff under 7,916.51 ft (1.49 mi) prioritized in 2012 and boundaries will be clearly by offering a number of year-long activities. As the Manager is currently leading the efforts to implement the guidance of the Center’s consultant, and YDSP

DURAZNO defined. As part of this effort, the manager has forged educational outreach provider for the general public and the following: security upgrades, HVAC upgrades, member, Dr. Anna Perez. The new policies were DURAZNO relationships with surrounding ranch neighbors. With Tribal community, the Tigua Indian Cultural Center grants aesthetic improvements, and preventive maintenance crafted as a result of a needs assessment study, and

HORSE HORSE TRAP the growing traffic demands in the region, the care for access to the Pueblo’s rich heritage through social dance efforts. The Cultural Center worked to create a strategic the Center’s strategic plan. TRAP fences and roads is a constant challenge. The ranch performances, museum education programs, and an plan and operational policies aimed at improving 0 0.45 0.9 1.8 0 0.5 1 2 Miles Miles VALENTINE manger will continue to identify strategies to improve authentic Tigua Market with original artifacts. management and increasing revenue. As part of an The Cultural Center and the Museum of Archaeology,

Overview Map Created By: and maintain the fences and roads. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant, City of El Paso, developed a partnership to offer a Phase II Chilicote Ranch Pipeline Project Environmental 4/14/2011 Jeff Davis CORAZON E C T WEST CT The Tigua Indian Cultural Center is under the direction the strategic plan’s goals and objectives developed County BEL L As of March 7th, 2011, Chilicote Ranch has 2,000 ft of 2 '' roll of pipeline. Valentine BEL L/2 BAR Proposed Pipeline MAP #1 Solid Waste As the Chilicote continues to attract of the Historic Preservation Officer, Javier Loera. The existing one now has been leaking and will be replaced with fiberglass coat (Image 1). ¤£90 !> Presidio Map #2 Current Water Storage HORSE TRAP SI TTE RS more visitors and hunters, an evaluation of the ranch’s Nancy Torres, the Cultural Center Manager, supervises County LOCO TIGUA INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES 2011 PROGRAM STATISTICS VE REN DO The need for the proposed new pipeline from the Front pasture to the Airport is CHACON TRAP

CHI VOS WILLOW CUC HARA BLAN CO 9,958.47 ft (app. 10,000 ft) of roll to complete the project. LA C RUZ AI RPORT HQ RUNWAY Chilicote Roads FRON T solid waste system needs to be conducted in order to Cultural Center operations. Ms. Torres oversees all SAL SI PUE D E PE NS This accounts for 10% error in the GPS calculations.

MESA FRON T SOM BRERO MAP #3 PIN TO HORSE TRAP The need for the proposed new pipeline from the Durazno pasture to the Front pasture is handle the increased demand. The costs associated of the Center’s events and activities. The Cultural VAL EN TIN E Pastures CHI LIC OTE MUSGRAVE TRAP DURAZN O 7,916.51 ft (app. 8,000 ft) of roll to complete the project. RED MILL SH EE P K PE N TWI N This accounts for 10% error in the GPS calculations. TANKS with these services will need to be reviewed due its Center Assistant facilitates with the Tigua arts and VIE JA CIE LO 0 2.5 5 10 Miles remote location. The ranch manager and EMO staff will crafts demonstrations and Center tours. The Cultural 2,153 Total number of visitors maintained the rental schedule of community members at Hueco Tanks and the Chilicote Ranch. Local NRCS continue exploring available options. Center dance group consists of the Pueblo’s youth and planning to stay at the ranch house. The Environmental staff visited the water guzzler projects in Hueco Tanks performs on weekends and for various local events Total number of conferences, programs, workshops, training sessions, institutes, classes, courses, or other structured educational events provided Clerk also helped create policies and practices for and discussed the positive impacts of the NRCS EQUIP upon special requests. 28 rental use. projects on the wildlife and cattle at Chilicote Ranch. The hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday 21 Total number of offisite dance group performances NRCS Site Visit and Interview In November 2011, the Strategic Planning The Ranch has completed a from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Center is closed Operations, 100.0% NRCS conducted a site visit and interviewed YDSP key strategic planning document with input from EMO, Mondays and Tuesdays. The Social Youth Dance Group staff on the various environmental enhancement projects the Wilderness Committee, and the Chief of Police. performances are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 $116,065

70 71 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO QUALITY OF LIFE summer camp for children. This summer camp provided cultural youth camp. The purpose of the camp is to preschool children had an activity day, and the Tigua general public. The Center organized the Pueblo’s 1st This year marked a change in growth and development bead looming and bread baking workshops at the Cultural increase the knowledge of the Pueblo’s foster youth Language class continues each weekend. Annual Indian Market that featured a dance performance at the Cultural Center and the staff looks forward Center while the Museum of Archaeology created an about Tigua Pueblo customs, traditions, and history. from Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico, a session on YDSP towards building on this momentum in 2012. exhibit highlighting native peoples of Ysleta and its The Tigua Cultural Center initiated events to further the basket weaving, and Native American vendors. surrounding area. The exhibition kicked-off with a special The Cultural Center shared its facility with a few YDSP mission and vision. The first event of the year was the reception in February and closed with a performance by departments as follows: Economic Development hosted “Meet and Greet” with the Pueblo’s Cacique, Frank The YDSP Social Dance Group performed for the the YDSP Youth Dance Group in September. its AmeriCorps recruitment party and jewelry workshop; Holguin, and the unveiling of the “Chief’s wall” that following people and events: YDSP Judicial Facility the Empowerment Department had its Language potluck was constructed from a collage of the Chief’s photos, for Mayor Cook; Franklin Mountain Poppies Festival; A contractual agreement was also formed between luncheon and preschooler’s grand parent’s day event; showcasing him from past to present. The Center also opening of YDSP community center; Tribal Elders the Cultural Center and the YDSP Social Services and, the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program held hosted an Easter and Mother’s day event, which was Easter event; Smokeless Tobacco Summit in Austin, Department where the Cultural Center will host a their Tobacco Cessation Classes. The YDSP Tuy-Pathu attended by members of the Tribal community and Texas; YDSP powwow; Cohen Stadium; the Eagle in the Sun Triathlon; Car show at Lincoln Park; Spanish/ HEADDRESS USED FOR THE EAGLE DANCE DETAIL OF EAGLE DANCE REGALIA Indian Market at the El Paso Saddleblanket; YDSP Block party; Marfa Border Patrol; Fort Bliss; Holloman Air Force Base; Biggs Field; Cattleman’s Steak House for a military event; Ysleta Mission; and, the Tribal Elders Christmas party.

The Cultural Center manager has become a member of the El Paso Community College Travel and Tourism Committee and the YDSP Language Revitalization Committee. When the opportunity is available, the manager participates in training sessions, conferences, and webinars to develop Ms. Torres’ knowledge and enhance the needs of the Cultural Center.

Looking Forward The Cultural Center will continue to share the Tribe’s culture and history with the YDSP community and the general public. The Center will actively encourage the YDSP community to participate in cultural programs and activities. In an effort to continue outreach activities and increase the number of visitors, the Center will maintain and forge new partnerships with the El Paso Hotel and Motel Association, the El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Mission Trail Association, and with other local museums. The Cultural Center will begin implementing its goals outlined in its strategic plan. Finally, the Cultural Center will proceed with its internal partnerships with other YDSP departments to seek for additional cultural programs and workshops opportunities. 72 73 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE

PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE

_Tribal Police _Tribal Court _ Fire Safety & Operations

Eagle Dance The Tigua Eagle Dance is performed as a tribute to the great American Eagle, respected and honored by the Pueblo people, for its beauty, power, and messenger to the Creator. In this dance, the performer imitates this powerful animal in its graceful flight as it descends to Earth, symbolic of its communication with the earth, sky, people, and Creator.

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Enforcement Services through a Public Law 93-638 The Department was also awarded a 2011 Operation during joint operations. In meetings with Chief Patrol Looking Forward The TPD has forged many new contract. The TPD not only provides protection to the Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) from the U.S. Department Agent John Smietana of the U.S. Border Patrol, Big partnerships with local law enforcement agencies Tribal residences but also to the general public when of Homeland Security in the amount of $50,000. Bend Sector, the establishment for joint patrols for and community service organizations as previously on Tribal lands, which consists of approximately 422 The funding supports homeland security efforts the area familiarization was discussed as well as discussed. The new year will continue adding to the acres within El Paso County. along the nation’s land borders. Provided to selected developing mutual objectives for future operations at department’s personnel with two additional officers. jurisdictions along international borders, the program the ranch. These new positions will be funded by tax allocation Department Budget TPD managed a budget of assists jurisdictions by enhancing their capabilities plan (approved by Tribal Council) and the BIA/OLES $2,851,743 (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). to deter, prevent, protect against, and respond to Chief Candelaria have been actively meeting with budget. The department is working towards meeting border security threats as well as to encourage the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the its strategic planning goals and objectives by improving 2011 Program Highlights During 2011, TPD increased implementation of local operational objectives and U.S. Attorney’s Office in an on-going effort to obtain management through refined accountability measures. the size of its force by one patrol officer, which is capabilities to support federal and state homeland the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) To enhance the safety, quality, and support of the PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE funded through the COP’s 2009 Hiring Grant. This security operational strategies, programs, and projects. through the Department of the Interior, Bureau of community, TPD proceeds towards development Tribal Police Department Officer was sent to the Indian Police Academy where Indian Affairs. A Memorandum of Understanding of constructive partnerships among community and he successfully graduated from the Land Management has been submitted and currently under review by government stakeholders. TPD provides the highest Department Overview The Tribal Police Department Police Training Program. After several months of Chilicote Ranch has been a challenge from an the Solicitors Office. Upon approval, the Tribal Police level of service and is dedicated in making the Ysleta (TPD) is committed to uphold the sovereignty and intense training and patrolling with his Field Training enforcement perspective. However, TPD have initiated Department, in conjunction with the FBI, will be able to del Sur Pueblo the safest tribal nation. customs of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, while protecting Officer, this new officer is now patrolling on his own. strategies to enhance operations. The TDP and Border conduct Felony Offenses investigations, which may be the rights of all people. It is the vision of the TPD Patrol Big Bend Sector staff closely coordinated to prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. To prepare to provide police protection services that create an The Tribal Police Department was awarded a $715,000 identify activity trends and enforcement efforts on and for the SLEC, department staff have completed environment with low crime, incorporates community COPS Tribal Resources Grant to complete the around Tribal property. These efforts also reinforce extensive training in the areas of criminal discovery, policing, and fosters a safe and secure community for installation of the P25 communication system. The the camaraderie between Tribal Police Officers and crime scene administration and management, chain Tribal citizens. The TPD currently consists of a Police upgraded communication systems will enable the U.S. Border Patrol Agents while strengthening the of custody, and crime scene processing, and basic Chief, Sergeant, K-9 officer, K-9, five patrol officers, Public Safety Departments to enhance its inoperability longstanding relationship. The two agencies are safety considerations. The FBI, El Paso Division, office and one administrative assistant. The department is with other public safety agencies and replaces the currently working to establish direct inter-agency has also augment officer and staff child and domestic funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Law Department’s obsolete analog communications. communication, which will increase effectiveness violence training as well as help identifying intervention programs to assist the Pueblo. TPD: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS TRIBAL POLICE CONDUCTING CHILICOTE OPERATION WITH FBI 2011 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2011 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2011 Program Statistics During 2011, the Tribal Police Capital Outlay, 31.3% Thefts, 1.7% Other, 8.6% District I, 9.9% Officers responded to nearly 1,400 calls, which include Malicious Mischief, 1.7% traffic incidents. These calls were typically occurred at DUI/Open Containers, 3.0% Traffic, 65.8% Other Tribal Properties, 14.0% District II, 53.2% Speaking Rock Entertainment, District I, District II, and Disorderly Conduct, 4.1% other tribal properties within YDSP jurisdiction. The Assaults, 4.7% department has experienced an increase in calls for service and number of citations issued as a result of Illegal Drugs, 10.4% expanded patrolling and reporting from the community.

Speaking Rock, 22.8% Operations, 68.7% A total of 536 citations were issued for an array of violations. The most frequent citation was for traffic $1,643,596 violations followed illegal drugs, assaults, disorderly N = 536 N = 1,381 conduct, and driving under the influence/open containers. 76 77 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE

2011 PROGRAM STATISTICS as attending school (truancy), drug problems, violating service activities that promote accountability, work completion of the paternal parent’s success. There are With the help of consultants, Tribal Court will review laws, gang related activity, breakdown in family ethics, live peaceably, and healthy lifestyles. currently no participants in either the Youth program or the Tribe’s codes of law and update accordingly. Finally, 2011 Court Docket relationship which presents danger to the life or health the Juvenile Drug Court Program. the Court will develop a long-term strategic plan to of any family member. Late this 2011, the Tribal Court was awarded the COPS 24 Number of court hearings; New cases and show cause/status cases achieve the Court’s role in terms of its vision, mission, Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) TJD The Drug Court and the Youth Court hearings are held and values. Peace Code Violations Department Budget Tribal Court managed a budget of Purpose Area 3 Grant in the amount of $139,774. This to closely monitor the participants’ progress. Prior to $418,173 (see figure for 2011 actual expenses). is a three-year grant began on October 1, 2011 and will 106 Number of new cases each hearing, the Court holds a staffing consisting The team members of the Drug Court will continue continue until September 30, 2014. The funds will be of Tribal agencies that provide services to these its membership with the National Association of Drug 2011 Program Highlights The YDSP Na PeuykamChibel used to update the Pueblo’s Codes of Law and develop 19 Number of show cause cases youth. The multidisciplinary staff meetings discuss Court Professionals and the Texas Association of Drug (New Beginnings) Juvenile Drug Court Program was a long-term strategic plan. the participants’ progress reports as well as provide Court Professionals. Staff will attend conferences established by a Tribal Council resolution on January 5 Number of status cases recommendations for sanctions, incentives, and/or and other trainings opportunities, as required. Some PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE 30, 2001. The Juvenile Drug Court Program is under We continue our partnership with Border Children’s Traffic Code Violations treatment services. members of the team plan to become certified as Tribal Court the authority of the Youth Court. The nine-month Mental Health Collaborative (BCMHC) and Big Brothers Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) facilitators. Number of new cases program designed to intervene in alcohol and drug Big Sisters with the OJJDP FY 2010 Juvenile Drug 29 The Tribal Court and Tribal Police staff agreed to abuse behavior by Tribal youth. The Juvenile Drug Courts and Mentoring Initiative grant. The Department absorb the CSO’s duties and share client information Tribal Court will proceed to develop and nurture its Department Overview The Tribal Court provides a venue 36 Number of show cause cases for petitioners to air their grievances for adjudication Court is a six-phase program administering treatment is in its second year of the grant and will continue to promptly assess compliance with court orders and collaborations and partnerships. For example, the Court and dispenses justice in accordance with Tribal Codes and rehabilitation services. While the program targets providing the referrals needed for tribal children. Our 2 Number of status cases consent decrees. Therefore, Tribal Police and Tribal will continue its collaboration with the Equine Therapy and Rules of Law. The court delivers conflict resolution juveniles, the participants’ parents are also required to vision is to include tribal members as mentors for the Court (TJD/TPD) can conjunctively monitor individuals program to assist our participants involved in the youth Youth Cases through traditional trial proceeding but respecting Tribal complete courses and attend counseling to improve Tribal youth. required to complete community supervision ordered court program and juvenile drug court program. To customs, traditions, and community standards. The parental support and improved home environment. by the Tribal Court. TJD/TPD also continue to network provide better services to members living outside Tribal Number of returning cases Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribal Court maintains, organizes, The Tribal Youth Program (TYP) is another intervention The Na PeuykamChibel Juvenile Drug Court team 2 with city and state agencies regarding Tribal youth. Staff lands, the Courts plans to open of the El Paso County and administers cases related to hearing notices and to address problems that afflict Tribal youth. The TYP attended the annual Texas Association of Drug Court 1 Number of new cases conducted home visits, curfew checks, and agency Youth Services Center. cancellations, subpoenas, orders, modified orders, incorporates both regular youth court and drug court Professionals training held on October 11-15, 2011 visits on a weekly basis as noted in the table below. court dockets, hearing file preparation, new case participants in its program activities. The program require in Dallas, Texas. Honorable Judge Lawrence Lujan, 9 Number of show cause cases files, hearing record, consent decrees, late notices, its participants to engage in enhanced community the Tribe’s presiding judge, now sits on the Board of Civil Cases / TRO CURFEW CHECKS VISITS caseload, and master court calendar. Directors as “At Large Director” for the 2011-2012 Attempts Violations Home Agency TRIBAL COURT: 2011 ACTUAL EXPENSES term, which has enabled some of the Department’s 28 Number of new cases The YDSP Tribal Court hears cases involving the team members to serve on various committees for the 3 0 0 5 following: civil causes of action between an individual upcoming year. 25 Number of status cases tribal member against another Tribal member; civil UA TESTS COMMUNITY SERVICE causes of action and all controversies between the 2011 Program Statistics The Tribal Judge continues 3 Number of per capita Tribe and any person or business; all actions based overseeing the court docket as prepared by the Court Negative Positive Hours Completed Number of status on the alleged violation of the Indian Civil Rights Clerk for all cases pertaining to civil matters and Tribal 1 2 0 300 Act; infractions of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Peace juvenile issues. Please note that the following data 1 Number of probate Code meaning any individual who by his conduct does not include citations received or hearings heard in Looking Frward Tribal Court looks forwards towards commits a violation of Tribal Law for which he is legally December. 7 Number of civil complaints restructuring and strategic planning efforts. The Court accountable for; and any Tribal juvenile matters where Operations, 100.0% plans to restructure both the Youth Court and the a parent, guardian, school, social worker feels that a The YDSP Tribal Court has received one Child in Need 2 Number of show cause Juvenile Drug Court programs. This effort will revise child is in need of care meaning the child or parent $209,066 of Care Petition in 2011. This case is a modified case the Policy and Procedures and Handbook to include needs additional guidance for the child’s needs such and will remain open through the compliance and 1 Number of housing feedback from service providers and stakeholders. 78 79 2011 YEAR-END REPORT YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE

CHIEF JOHNSON EDUCATING CERT MEMBERS ON FIRE SUPPRESSION TECHNIQUES Emergency Management Coordinator for the City and The department’s emergency response equipment was County of El Paso evaluated and it was determined that upgrades are needed.

The department is implementing a comprehensive Fire The Fire Truck, for example, was restored to driving Program to offer a full range of emergency response condition and the department will be exploring funding capabilities in the areas of fire, emergency medical opportunities to upgrade the pumping apparatus. services and hazardous material releases in a safe and The department also submitted an Assistance to efficient manner. Firefighters Grant application to obtain support for training and personal protective equipment for the While the emergency response capabilities are not fully YDSP Volunteer Fire Department. functional, the Department has made notable progress PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE within the fire prevention arena. The Fire Safety & As part of the Pueblo’s ongoing efforts to exercise Fire Safety & Operations Department Operations Department offices are located in the emergency management plans, the Department Administration Building. participated in the Tigua Challenge 2011 Continuity of Department Overview YDSP established a new Operations (COOP) exercise conducted in November Looking Forward The Department has established a department in 2011 to address tribal growing 2011 Program Highlights While just completing its 2011. The Pueblo also assisted the City of El Paso, robust set of short-term goals for 2012. The priority emergency response needs. The Fire Safety & charter year, the Fire Safety & Operations Department as both a controller and evaluator, during their Full for the Department is to continue building its fire Operations Department was officially established by has already accomplished a number of program Scale Triennial Exercise, which simulated an airplane prevention program while ensuring that all tribal Tribal Resolution TC 054-11 on August 9, 2011. El achievements. The Department has submitted its crash accident with mass casualty implications. Other facilities are inspected for fire protection twice a year. Paso native Ralph Johnson, as Chief of Fire Safety strategic planning draft for review with plans to have incidents and pre-planned events included assisting To safeguard the Pueblo’s citizens, visitors, cultural & Operations, was hired in June 2011 to head the Tribal Council formally adopt the plan in 2012. The with the development and distribution of Incident priorities and facilities, a fire code will be established department. YDSP welcomes Chief Johnson who document is key, as it will set the course during the Action Plans (IAPs) for events held by Speaking Rock, and adopted to ensure that they are protected. Other brings nearly three decades of experience from the next few formative years. Moreover, the department and provided fire protection and coordination efforts plans include: Development of Standard Operating El Paso Fire Department where he rose to the rank has initiated a fire inspection program in which a fire with surrounding fire departments during Speaking Procedures for the YDSP Volunteer Fire Department of Deputy Chief and retired from the position of inspection protocol has been created. The following Rock’s fireworks displays. Other priorities for the newly operations; Explore funding opportunities for the facilities have undergone initial fire inspections: created department include building Tribal capacity appropriate fire response vehicle and operating CHIEF OF FIRE SAFETY & OPERATIONS, RALPH JOHNSON in first response arenas. The Fire Chief, for instance, resources that meets the Pueblo’s requirements as • Tribal Administration Building/Facility became certified as a Fire Instructor III with the State well as other viable resources; and recruitment and • Community Health Center Building Commission on Fire Protection, which allows training training for new volunteer fire department members. • The Elder’s Facility to be provided by the YDSP Fire Department. The Fire Finally, the Department will continue to cultivate • The Wellness Center Chief is also a certified emergency medical responder. relationships with surrounding response agencies • The Recreation Center These certifications increase the Pueblo’s capacity to ensure that all facets of the Pueblo have the • Tribal Judicial Department Facility while minimizing training costs. appropriate response in the event of an emergency.

Chief Johnson also conducted a two-day fire Further, the Fire Safety & Operations Department prevention visit at Chilicote Ranch where ranch provided critical input for construction and remodeling facilities were carefully examined. The study included projects to enhance fire protection systems at the development of an improvement plan preventing following facilities: CHC, Tribal Empowerment, Tuh-la, wild land fires from damaging and/or destroying the and Speaking Rock Entertainment Center. structures located on the ranch. 80 81 4/24/12 7:09 PM

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