Capital Projects During Covid Public Works Presentation to

Capital Projects During Covid – Public Works Presentation to First Nation Public Service Secretariat September 02, 2020

Essential Services Health, Law enforcement, public safety, first responders and emergency response personnel. Vulnerable population service providers. Critical infrastructure & Engineering. Food and agriculture service providers. IMPLEMENTING OPERATIONS DURING COVID-19 There was a period where there were a lot of unknowns, the virus was new and highly contagious. Government was reacting to the pandemic one step at a time. September 02, 2020 2

The Problem Covid-19 came to Canada Water/ Sewer/ Essential Services Winter/ Summer Capital Project Construction Capital Plan Impact Priority was community safety, everyone had to follow the safety protocols and guidelines The Band office had implemented State of Emergency. Public works and Housing were reviewed as an Essential Service Winter was ending and roads needed to be swept, grass cut, equipment serviced, etc. . Existing Construction projects were on going by the Contractor 5 year Capital Plan was placed to the side as Community safety is the priority Any new Projects were on hold September 02, 2020 3

Moving Capital Projects Forward During Covid-19 Community Capital Plan Follow the Capital Plan Identify and start Priority Projects Communication with Chief & Council, ISC, Keep the Community Engineers and Funders. updated on the Plan and Conference calls, emails, Funding as this will ensure all the necessary work projects are not a surprise before construction even and will help things move starts can be completed forward during Covid. Bear the Fruit of the Plan With a 5 -10 year plan the Community will see the projects being completed for the Community September 02, 2020 4

• Know where your Community wants to grow, develop the plan, submit the plan in the ISC FNIIP and follow the plan • Keep up with the reporting requirements (capital projects, housing, finance) • Ensure you have a safe working environment set up for employees and contractors for the current Covid requirements Summary Capital Projects during Covid-19 Public Works • Work as a Team with the Administrator, Chief and Council, ISC, Engineers, Contractors to complete the project • Be Persistent, stay focused on the Plan. Ask ISC questions if you are unsure about the process and next steps. Some projects may not get approved, move the next project, secure the project with ISC September 02, 2020 5