None Designated
PUEBLO OF ACOMA
"THE SKY CITY"
P.O. BOX 309
ACOMA, NEW MEXICO 87034
UESDORD/Acoma
TELEPHONE 505/552-6604
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FAX 505/552-6600
PLAN OF OPERATION
FOR
PUEBLO OF ACOMA
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
BE IT ENACTED by the Tribal Council of Pueblo of Acoma as
follows:
The Plan of Operation and any amendments thereto shall serve as the
operating guidelines for the Pueblo of Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department.
SECTION 9.04 GENERAL POLICIES
A. Purpose:
The purposes of the Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department will be to main,
operate and maintain utility systems of Pueblo of
Acoma Utility and environmental Services
Department.
B. Place of Business:
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and environmental Services
Department will maintain an office in Pueblo of
Acoma. Its address will be:
Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and Environmental Services Department
P. O. Box 309
Acomita, New Mexico 87034
C. Services Offered:
1. Water Service - the Pueblo of Acoma Utility
and environmental Services Department is
responsible to provide safe, adequate water
for a fee to those houses connected to
mainline of community water system.
Responsibility for maintenance will include
water sources, storage tanks, controls,
mainlines, vales and hydrants, and services
line to the curb stops only. The service
lines from the curb stop to the house and
interior house plumbing are the
responsibility of the customer.
2. Sewage Service - The Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department is responsible to provide
sanitary disposal of domestic waste for a
fee to those houses connected to the
mainlines of the community sewage system.
Responsibility for maintenance will include
treatment facilities, plumbing stations,
mainlines and manholes and service lines to
the individual property lines only. The
service lines from the property line to the
house and interior house plumbing are the
responsibility of the customer.
3. To ensure the provisions of adequate water
and sewage service to its customers, the
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department will retain qualified
personnel on duty or on call always. The
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department will respond quickly to
break downs and other emergencies.
4. Septic Tank Service - The Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department will upon request, provide for
pumping of individual septic tanks for a
fee. Responsibility of the Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department will cover only such requested
pumping. The Authority cannot guarantee
the operation of improperly designed or
constructed septic tank systems.
5. Plumbing - The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department may
elect, as resources permit, to perform
certain plumbing repairs or new
installations for a fee in those houses
served by one of the Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department's systems.
6. Other Services - The Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department may agree to perform under
contract with governmental, tribal, or
private body's construction or operation
and maintenance services.
7. Solid Waste - Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department is
responsible to provide safe and sanitary
collection and disposal of solid waste for
a fee for those houses within the
reservation communities and may elect to
provide those services along designated
rural routes. Responsibility for
maintenance will include collection
vehicles, landfill site and facilities, and
lands fill operation and maintenance
equipment. The individual house solid
wastes' containers are the responsibility
of the customer.
C. Systems Covered. The fees for services at
residence/federal, state, and private funded
programs business establishments, and public
institutions are as follows:
Service Residence/Programs Business Public
Establishment Institution
1. Water $10.00 per month $1,080. per month $1,080 per month
2. Sewage $5.00 per month $260. per month $260 per month
3. Solid Waste $2.00 per month $100 per load $100 per load
4. New Water
Connection $66. $359. + materials/equipment
5. New Sewer
Connection $132 $850. + materials / equipment
8. Emergency Work $275 $700. +materials/equipment
a. Service may extend to other tribal
communities and rural locations at the
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and Environmental
services Department discretion.
b. Services may extend to Live stock
associations who haul water at the Pueblo
of Acoma Utility Environmental Services
Department discretion.
c. Services may extend to Road Construction
and other projects at the Pueblo of Acoma
Utility Environmental Services Department
discretion.
4. Services for individual septic tank
systems will be available at the Pueblo of
Acoma Utility and environmental Services
Department's discretion upon request and
for a fee.
5.
D. Maintenance Schedule: The Pueblo of Acoma Utility
and environmental Services Department will
develop and follow a regular schedule of
maintenance services for water, sewer and solid
waste systems. These services will include, but
not be limited to, the following:
1. Water Systems:
a. Inspect, operate and repair valves
and hydrants.
b. Inspect water mains for leaks or
damage and repair as needed.
c. Flush water lines.
d. Inspect and repair storage tanks
and level indicators.
e. Adjust and service controls.
2. Sewage Systems:
a. Flush sewer mains.
b. Remove debris from manholes
c. Control weeds and erosion at
lagoons.
d. Inspect and service lift stations
and mechanical aerators if
installed.
e. Inspect individual septic tanks
upon request.
3. Solid Waste System:
a. Perform daily collection and
disposal site equipment Inspections
and schedule needed repairs.
b. Perform manufacturers recommended
preventative Maintenance.
c. Compact and cover Solid waste at
the disposal site weekly.
d. Inspect and repair the landfill
site fence.
4. Rate Schedule
The current fees for services for tribal
members and non-members are defined by
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department.
5. Billing and Collection:
a. The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
will maintain a complete and
up-to-date record of all customers
served by those systems operated by
the Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department.
Additions and deletions will be
made as soon as the Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department learns of changes.
b. The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
will type and mail to each customer
his bill for services of the lst
day of the month. Payments will be
due on the 10th day of the month.
If payment is not received by the
20th day of the month, a notice of
intent to shutoff the customers
service will be mailed to the
customer. Nonpayment by the 30th
of the month, will be cause for the
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
to shut off the customers water
service.
c. Customers may make payments by
cash, check, or money order to
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
for services received. A receipt
will be issued for these payments.
d. In cases where the Housing
Authority is responsible for the
collection of utility fees with
rental payment, the Housing
Authority will make a single
monthly payment to the Pueblo of
Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department for services
received. A receipt will be issued
for this payment.
e. Customers requesting new services,
plumbing repairs, or plumbing of
septic tanks shall make
arrangements with the Supervisor of
Operations for payment before
receiving the services. Normally,
all charges will be due on the next
month's bill.
f. If a customer's water service is
discontinued, he must pay all of
his delinquent charges plus the
reconnection fee before the Pueblo
of Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department will restore
his water service.
6. Enforcement:
a. The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
is hereby authorized by the Tribal
Council to collect fees for
services and to shutofff all
services for non-payment.
b. The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
Environmental Services Department
shall enforce its regulations and
fee collections by shutting off
water service of any violators and
delinquent bill-payers. The Pueblo
of Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department shall not seek
to attach customer's property, no
seek to have fines assessed by
Tribal Court, except in limited
cases of blatant or continued
abuses or destruction of property.
7. Bookkeeping and Handling of Funds
a. The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
will follow normal tribal standards
for bookkeeping and banking. The
Supervisor of Operations will make
available to the Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department, a monthly account of
the Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department's
funds.
b. Actual handling of the Pueblo of
Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department's funds will be
performed by the Pueblo of Acoma
Utility and environmental Services
Department Appointee, who will be
bonded for $100,000.
c. All accounts and ledgers of the
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
shall be available for audit at any
time by the Tribal Auditor.
8. Management.
a. The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department
will establish policies for
execution by the Supervisor of
Operations as described in the
Bylaws.
b. The Supervisor of Operations will
manage the daily operations of the
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department.
The Supervisor will have the
responsibility to direct the work
of all employees of the Pueblo of
Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department. He shall
establish procedures for the
orderly functioning of the office
and operation and maintenance of
the utility systems.
c. Job descriptions for all employees
will be developed and followed.
d. Employees will retain their right
of final appeal to the Pueblo of
Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department should any
dispute with the Supervisor of
Operations to be resolved.
9. Customer Complaints and Problems:
The Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department should
serve the people of the Pueblo of Acoma
Indian Tribe. All monthly meetings of the
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and environmental
Services Department at Acomita shall be
open to the public. Customers with
particular problems or complaints should
request inclusion on the agenda of the
next Pueblo of Acoma Utility and
environmental Services Department meeting.
10. Amendments or Revision:
The Plan of Operation may be amended by a
single majority of Pueblo of Acoma Utility
and environmental Services Department
members in attendance at the meeting
called for the purpose and thereafter
approved by the Tribal Council as provided
by law.
SECTION 9.05 TRIBAL CHAIRMAN'S UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Insure that all Council utility responsibilities are
fulfilled.
2. Implement Council decisions through direct contact with
the Pueblo of Acoma Utility Authority Commission
Chairman.
3. Act as an intermediary between the Council and the
Pueblo of Acoma Utility and environmental Services
Department through Utility Authority Commission Chairman.
4. Appoint a Tribal Official to act as advisory member of
the Pueblo of Acoma Utility Authority Commissioners
SECTION 9.06 TRIBAL COUNCIL'S UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Insure that safe, adequate, water, wastewater and solid
waste removal services and consistently available for
all members of the Pueblo of Acoma Tribe who reside on
the Reservation.
2. Provide community water, sewer and solid waste services
to residents of Tribal Communities.
3. Provide for the establishment of:
a. An appropriate utility organization.
b. An adequate financial structure to support long
term utility.
c. Enforcement authority for the utility rules and
regulations.
4. Monitor and guide the Utility Organization within these
general guidelines.
5. Approve long range utility plans, annual budget, user
fees, and amendments to Utility By-Laws.
6. Province office and meeting facilities for Commissioners
and Utility Organizational use.
SECTION 9.07 UTILITY AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide consistent, safe, water, sewer and solid waste
services to residents of Tribal communities within the
guidelines established by the Tribal Council.
2. Draft a yearly utility budget for Tribal Council
approval and closely monitor the proper use of the
approved budget.
3. Insure proper fee collection.
4. Establish common rules and regulations.
5. Evaluate utility expenditures.
6. Approve employee hiring and promotions.
7. Draft long range utility service plan with annual goals,
and update annual for presentation to the Tribal Council
at the time of budget preparation.
8. Monitor the maintenance and operation of all community
water applies, water distribution, sewage collection and
sewage treatment facilities.
9. Maintain domestic and individual and rural water supply,
water distribution, sewage fee collection and sewage
treatment facilities upon request by force account or
sub-contract.
10. Provide additions and/or improvements to community water
and sewage systems by force account or sub-contract.
11. Insure the maintenance of separate financial accounts
for all utility functions and provide a summary of the
annual audit report to Tribal Council.
SECTION 9.08 UTILITY AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
1. Act as contract between the Commissions and the Tribal
Chairman and Governor on all matters.
2. Act as point or contact for the Utility Technician and
Manager in implementing Commission and Council
initiatives.
3. Insure that the Commission fulfills its responsibilities
through assignment and delegation.
4. Act as the official signing authority for the Commission.
5. Preside at all Commission meetings.
SECTION 9.09 UTILITY TECHNICIAN AND MANAGER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide consistent daily water, sewer, and solid waste
service within guidelines of the Commission and Council
as directed by the Commission.
2. Insure safe and proper operation of all utility
facilities.
3. Manage and operate the Utility in an efficient manner.
A. Operate and maintain all water, sewer, and other
facilities under the jurisdiction of the Utility
Authority Commission by:
(1) Develop, train and supervise an
appropriate work force.
(2) Determine work priority, prepare work
schedules, and monitor and complete work
required.
(3) Procure through appropriate channels,
required job materials and tools.
(4) Prepare plans, budgets, and reports
requested by the Commission to insure
economical and efficient operation.
(5) Review daily reading, identify problem
areas before breakdown and plan
maintenance before system stoppage occurs.
(6) Insure all facilities are maintained and
cleaned through weekly inspections and
perform cleaning and maintenance services
as necessary.
(7) Insure accurate records of the kinds and
amounts of work performed and the amount
of money spent.
(8) Provide on the job training through
instructions and example.
(9) Maintain frequent contact with community
residents and their representatives.
B. Insure that appropriate income is generated by
close supervision of the following:
(1) Accurate and prompt billing for all
water, sewer, and solid waste services.
(2) Collect and record all payment of bills
due.
(3) Institute prompt action on delinquent
accounts.
(4) Initiate enforcement action to accurate
compliance with utility rules and
regulations.
(5) Assure safe, healthful and efficient
operation by utilizing all technical
resources available.
(6) Be responsible for the selection and
evaluation of all employees of the
Utility subject to Commission approval
and have the right to discharge
unsatisfactory employees.
4. Be responsible for the selection and evaluation of all
employees of the Utility Authority subject to Commission
approval and have the right to discharge unsatisfactory
employees.
5. Recommend improvements in operation and/or expansion to
the Commission.
6. Is responsible to produce safe water and to dispose of
all waste, both solid and liquid, according to all
federal, state and local regulations. Is responsible
for complying with all applicable monitoring,
surveillance and notification requirement.
SECTION 9.10 PUEBLO OF ACOMA OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform all required operation and maintenance functions
necessary to keep the water and sewage treatment
facilities functioning properly and a full capacity.
2. Be present at facilities for entire work period to
monitor operation observe any abnormal conditions.
3. Perform preventive maintenance on Pueblo of Acoma
facilities as scheduled by supervisor.
4. Keep facility clean and neat to provide a safe, sanitary
work area.
5. Maintain periodic reading, check, and operations logs.
6. Report all maintenance performed and supply needs to
Utility Technician and manager.
SECTION 9.11 VOLUNTEER OBSERVER'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Inspect system facilities daily.
2. Maintain daily records and operation logs.
3. Report all maintenance and supply needs to utility
supervisor.
4. Report all emergencies or operation stoppages to the
Utility Technician and Commission Chairman immediately.
SECTION 9.12. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
1. Must can communicate effectively with public.
2. Responsible for individual Utility accounts for
customers and businesses of the Pueblo of Acoma
Reservation on a monthly basis and correspondence of the
Utility Commission.
3. Maintain accurate collection records and receipt for
customers.
4. Will be responsible for Time Sheets and Employee
earnings' records for the Pueblo of Acoma Utility
Commission.
5. Responsible for minutes of the Pueblo of Utility and
Environmental Services department Commission monthly
meetings.
6. Responsible for setting up accurate account system for
Pueblo of Acoma Utility Commission Billing and
Collection office.
SECTION 9.13. WATER AND SEWER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE
MUST BE WILLING TO LEARN:
1. To backwash the water treatment facilities as
needed.
2. Prepare and mix chemicals as needed, feeding,
they to the water supply improper proportions to
provide a safe potable drinking water always.
3. Keep the plant clean and neat to provide a safe,
sanitary work area.
4. Maintain periodic reading, check and operating
logs.
5. Report all maintenance performed and supplies need
to Utility Technician and Manager.
6. To help locate and mark all water shut off valves.
7. To assist in shutting off water shut off valves
to delinquent customers.
The foregoing Ordinance was dully enacted by the Pueblo of
Acoma Tribal Council on the day of 1993, at a meeting at which a
quorum was present with a vote of for: against: ; not voting,
and absent, pursuant to the authority vested in the Pueblo of Acoma
Council, pursuant to Section 16 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 STAT
984). Plan of Operation is effective as of the date of its approval
by the Pueblo of Acoma Governing Body.
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ATTEST:
Kudyaat'ita, Pueblo of Acoma
PUEBLO OF ACOMA
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned as Governor of the Pueblo of Acoma, "Sky
City," hereby certify the Acoma Tribal Council at a duly called
meeting of the Tribal Council and the people of Acoma, convened and on
the day of 1993, at a meeting at which a quorum was present with a
vote of for; against; not voting; and absent, pursuant to the
authority vested in the Pueblo of Acoma Council pursuant to Section 16
of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 STAT 984). Said Plan of Operation is
effective as as of the day Of its approval by the Pueblo of Acoma
Governing Body.
Daabupu, Pueblo of Acoma
ATTEST.
Kudyaat'ta, Pueblo of Acoma
Stanley Paytiamo, Environmental Engineer/ Scientist AIPC Pueblo
Office Environmental Protection Completed July 1, 1993 For Pueblo
of Acoma
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