Resolution 2021-07: Thanking the Alaska Energy Authority and Denali Commission for critical energy infrastructure support

WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native tribal health and social services consortium established by the Interior Alaska tribes and tribal communities, to provide a unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; and

WHEREAS, The Interior of Alaska has been ranked as one of the most underserved regions of the state with regard to past infrastructure funding spent by the Denali Commission and the Alaska Energy Authority; and

WHEREAS, Communities in our region are struggling with the high cost of electricity produced from outdated power plants and bulk fuel systems that have been impacted by changing river dynamics and transportation systems; and

WHEREAS, We appreciate the support of staff and leadership at the Alaska Energy Authority and Denali Commission who have been very committed to supporting infrastructure needs in the Interior.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Full Board of Directors would like to express our full and sincere thanks to the Alaska Energy Authority and the Denali Commission for the Design and Construction funding for Rural Power System Upgrade (RPSU) Projects in Rampart and Nikolai and our Bulk Fuel project in Beaver; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we would like to respectfully request that the Alaska Energy Authority and Denali Commission continue to work with the tribal leadership and Tanana Chiefs Conference to secure Construction funds for the future projects.

Submitted by: Beaver Village Council