3rd Annual Tribal Telecom Conference

1. Utility Easements and Rights-of-Way on Tribal Land: Updates and Recent Developments 3rd Annual Tribal Telecom Conference Kimberly Antone, GRIC Realty Specialist February 12, 2013

2. Gila River Indian Community • Acres of Tribal Land – 254,806.92 • Acres of Allotted Land – 117, 012.73 • Total Acres – 371,819.65

4. Our Major Obstacles • Local Bureau of Indian Affairs Employee Turnover • Land Ownership • Land Use Conflicts

5. Local BIA Employee Turnover • Inexperienced in local tribal customs and practices • Different Interpretations of 25 CFR 169 • Inconsistency

6. Tribal Land Ownership • Resolutions for Consent • Ownership in Allotted Land • Conflicting Land Use

7. Allotted Land Ownership • Partitioned Allotments • Multiple Landowners • Title Owners vs. Life Estates

8. Land Use Conflicts • Existing Easements • Proposed Easements • New Agricultural, Commercial and Residential Leasing Proposals • Existing Structures, i.e. canals • Cultural Preservation

9. Vital Factors • Build Relationships • Keep you notes • Maintain Records • Follow up, follow up, follow up

10. Questions?