The Tribe

09/24/2024
Boat Motors For Sale

The Natural Resources Department is seeking to dispose of surplus equipment it has.  These were previously offered as trade/sell to local marinas but received no interest in the equipment.  We will now offer them to LTBB Tribal Citizens and public by way of sealed bid.  All interested parties must submit a sealed bid by 3 P.M., October 25, 2024 to the LTBB Accounting Department Attn: Mandy Szocinski.  Bids can be mailed, or hand delivered to:  LTBB Accounting Department Attn: Mandy Szocinski, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.  See below for items location and contact information.

The motors are located under the boat port at NRD. You can contact Matt Robertson at 231-373-7472 if you would like to look at the motors.  There is no additional information other than what is stated here and in the attached document.

Conditions:

1. 1. All bids must be in writing.
   2. All bids must be in a sealed envelope.
   3. All bids must be signed and dated by the individual placing the bid.
   4. All bids must include the name, address, enrollment number, and telephone number of the individual entering the bid.
   5. No bids will be accepted by LTBB after 3 PM, October 25, 2024.
   6. All surplus equipment is “as is.” The individual that wins the bidding process shall be responsible for any repair costs that may be necessary.
   7. Bids must specify which piece of equipment is being bid on.
   8. Winning bidders must produce guaranteed funds for the purchase within 7 days of the winning bid notification. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS)
   9. The equipment must be removed from its current location within 7 days of the winning bid notification.
   10. LTBB reserves the right to reject any and all bids.  We will compare bids to the current salvage value of the vehicles and no bid below the resale value will be accepted.
   11. All conditions must be satisfied and/or approved before final authorization to take possession of the equipment will be approved.
   12. Bids can be mailed or hand delivered to:  LTBB Accounting Department Attn: Mandy Szocinski, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.

Assets:  These must go together

1:  Boat Motor #1 – 2012 Evinrude E-Tec 175 HP Model # E175DPXINE Serial # 05339892 This motor no longer runs and is considered a “Parts Engine”.

2:   Boat Motor #2 – 2012 Evinrude E-Tec 175 HP Model # E175DCXINE Serial # 05346070 This motor ran when last used.

The minimum bid amount has been waived.

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09/16/2024
Rapid Infiltration Basin Cleaning Bid Documents

Bidding Documents LTBB Rapid Infiltration Basin Cleaning

04/25/2024
2025 Proposed Budget

042524-01 Appropriation of Funds for the 2025 Fiscal Year Operating Budgets

12/21/2023

The Archie Kiogima Jr. ba Migizi (Eagle) Aviary and Rehabilitation Center Press Release

MICHIGAN ODAWA NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE AND WINGS OF WONDER PARTNER ON EAGLE AVIARY AND RAPTOR CENTER

Little Traverse Bay Bands and Celebrated Michigan Raptor Rehabilitator Collaborate on First Tribal Eagle Aviary and Raptor Center East of the Mississippi River

The Archie Kiogima Jr. ba Migizi (Eagle) Aviary and Rehabilitation Center will enable tribe to save federally protected eagles and educate public on their importance to Native American culture

MICHIGAN (December 20, 2023) — Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) is proud to announce the award of a $250,000 matching grant from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a part of its continued campaign to fund and build the Archie Kiogima Jr. ba Migizi Aviary and Rehabilitation Center. LTBB is seeking like-minded Tribes, groups and individuals in the care and protection of injured Eagles and other raptors through the construction of top-notch facility on Tribal land nestled within a Northern Michigan.

LTBB has had a long-term relationship with one of the country’s most celebrated raptor rehabilitators, Rebecca Lessard founder and operator of Wings of Wonder (WOW) located in Empire, Michigan. During that time, the LTBB Natural Resource Department rescued and transported dozens of eagles and other injured birds of prey to WOW for treatment. Many of these raptors were able to return to tribal lands for release back into the wild. However, after rehabilitating hundreds of eagles and other raptors for over 30 years Rebecca Lessard is now retired. Please help the LTBB Natural Resource Department (NRD) cement  Wings of Wonder (WOW) and former longtime WOW icon Rebecca Lessard’s legacy through donation funds necessary for the construction of the Archie Kiogima ba Migizi Aviary and Rehabilitation Center. Total project costs are estimated at $2.3 million. The funding campaign is on the way to that funding goal however a significant amount of funding is needed yet. A minimum of $250,000 in additional donations are needed in order to fully realize the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community grant as such LTBB has recently created an informational webpage (https://ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/migizi-aviary/) on the project with online donation capabilities.

The Bald Eagle, “Migizi” is a highly respected and significant cultural species to many Native American Tribes, including the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Preserving this highly revered and significant cultural species for the next seven generations is a high priority for the LTBB.

12/01/2023

Living Wage Memo Effective 01/01/2024

Per Tribal Resolution #102619-05 Promotion of a Living Wage, the calculations for the Living Wage are as follows:
Living Wage Memo effective 010124

03/19/2024
Housing Developments Presentation