Quyumta

1. Quyumta Community Sustainability Report Meeting Nelson Island

2. Agenda • Introductions • Project overview • Review of information • Advisory Board Recommendations • Community Comment Sessions • Next steps

3. Introductions

4. IntroductionsAdvisory Board

5. Executive Summary The goal of this project is to complete a long-term community strategic plan that will design public services and infrastructure in a manner that carries sustainable communities well into the future.

6. Project Overview • Nuvista received funding from Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs to carry out the project. • Focus: • Community sustainability • Community ownership of results • Develop a model that can be duplicated • Identify benefits, opportunities, and challenges

7. Project History • Research and Community Reconnaissance • Community Outreach Meetings • Prepare Initial Report • Identify members of the Community Advisory Board • Facilitate a multi-day workshop with Advisory Board • Prepare a Revised Project Report • Review the Revised Project Report through Community Outreach Meetings

8. Project ScheduleNelson Island Communities

9. Advisory Board Workshop • Meeting in Bethel to Collaborate (December 2013)

10. Advisory Board Workshop

11. Advisory Board Workshop Collaborative Meeting in Bethel (December 2013) • Reviewed initial information and provided input • Reviewed maps and shared ideas • Drafted input and ideas • Developed priorities and recommendations • Advisory Board Members helped communicate information to communities

13. Top Priorities The top three priorities (in order): • Build a community connector road that runs to a deep water port • Construct a community deep water port • Improve water and sanitary wastewater facilities A number of other important projects were identified and are also listed in this report.

14. Other Priorities Other priorities identified (in no particular order): • Improve Energy Efficiency and Conservation • Erosion Control • Work Force Development and Employment Opportunities • Public Safety and Access to Medical Resources • Cultural Resource Protection • Environmental Restoration and Solid Waste Management

15. Opportunities& Benefits • Reduced transportation costs • Gravel resource development • Improved availability of goods and materials • Reduced cost of goods and materials • Improved safety and medical care access • Improved health and quality of life • Jobs creation through local hire for construction projects

16. Challenges • Securing funds for road, port, water, and sewer facilities • Developing a consistent contact and communications system with community leaders and government entities • Working collaboratively with Tribal, City, and Corporate entities • Completing ANCSA Section 14(c) land claims in proposed infrastructure development locations • Managing large infrastructure projects • Securing training for project positions to facilitate local hire

17. Recommendations From Final Report This summary reflects findings identified through Community Outreach and input of the Advisory Board: • Good Gravel Resources on Nelson Island will make road and port building more economical. • A good port connected to the communities by road will reduce the cost of material goods on the island. • There is a strong desire to see improved water and sewer utilities on Nelson Island. This is a health and quality of life issue. • A single, well-managed solid waste facility on the island connected by road would reduce costs and move dump sites away from the villages.

18. Moving forward… • Explore Administrative Vehicle for Planning and Oversight • Identify Financial Resources • Prepare Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement • Improve Communication between Government Agencies and Stakeholders • Prepare a Request for Proposal for Construction Projects • Obtain Project Permits • Manage the Grant Administration • Contract and Project Management

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