R661-4-101. Intent

  (1) Intent of this program is to assist Chapters in meeting the needs of their local community by improving living conditions and responding to general welfare concerns.

  (2) It is the Chapter's responsibility to set priorities regarding the development they wish to pursue given the amount of funding they can mobilize.

  (a) Chapter projects require some, if not all, of the following elements: planning, site selection and assessments, proper clearances, architectural design and engineering, contract management, and completion of a development project. Additionally, project planning shall include reasonable timeframes and phased budgeting.

  (b) Chapters are encouraged to employ long-term planning, including community planning and project specific planning, to anticipate future development needs in their communities.

  (c) Chapters shall use a decision process that incorporates community knowledge, experience, and participation.

  (3) Chapter projects must serve people determined to be in the greatest need by the Chapter, based on its annual priorities and/or community development planning and must take into consideration:

  (a) Individuals 55 years of age or older currently living in hogans and wanting a home without utility services are top priority;

  (b) Individuals that are handicapped and meet the IHS and Navajo Nation guidelines for utility and water access assistance.

  (c) Low Income families in accordance with State, Federal and Navajo Nation guidelines. "Low income" also means "no income".

  (d) Applicants that have not been assisted by the Chapter's Housing Assistance program.

  (e) Veterans who have served in military service and are obtaining assistance through Navajo Nation, Federal, or state programs for home construction purposes.

  (f) Chapter Officials, Dine' Advisory Committee Representatives, or immediate relatives may have to access to UNTF benefits, as long as they are legitimately in the highest priority need and if the State of Utah and Navajo Nation tribal ethics policies are complied with in accordance with UCA Section 51-10-206(5)(b). In such situations, the Chapter Official or Dine' Advisory Committee Representative will refrain from voting on issues which directly or indirectly may affect them.

  (g) Applicants shall designate, in writing, an individual who will be responsible for the property in the event of applicant's death or incapacitation.

  (4) UNTF funding shall only be provided to match funding from other sources. A commitment letter must be provided with the proposal to evidence that another agency has committed funding.