INCOG (Indian Nations Council of Governments)

Tulsa Area Clean Cities Program Paid Internship Opportunity - Spring 2025 The?Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG)?has one 15-20 hour/week paid internship available for Spring 2025. INCOG is a voluntary association of local and tribal governments in the Tulsa metropolitan area. INCOG is one of 11 Councils of Governments in the State of Oklahoma, and one of several hundred regional planning organizations across the country.?INCOG provides planning and coordination services to assist in creating solutions to local and regional challenges in such areas as land use, transportation, community and economic development, environmental sustainability, public safety, and services for older adults. INCOG serves Creek, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties, more than 50 cities and towns located in those counties, and the Cherokee, Muscogee, and Osage Nations. Within its Energy and Environmental Sustainability division, INCOG houses Tulsa Area Clean Cities (TACC). Tulsa Area Clean Cities is one of over 75 coalitions in the national Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) partnership, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Clean Cities and Communities coalitions serve to reduce emissions in the transportation sector by advancing the use of low-carbon fuels in fleets and expanding access to sustainable mobility modes. At the local level, TACC serves as a resource point for alternative fuel projects, providing comprehensive assistance to public and private fleets in evaluating alternative fuel options, including assessing operational feasibility and estimating financial and environmental benefits. View the full internship opportunity description at: https://www.incog.org/ Questions can be emailed to [email protected]

INCOG Area Agency on Aging Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Getting the Best Care for Your Loved One? Nursing home residents have the right to quality, person-centered care. It is important to know how to advocate for yourself if your rights are being violated or your needs not met. If things go wrong, there are actions you can take to try and change the situation within your facility and to advocate for change on a broader level outside of your facility. ? Discuss the problem with nursing home staff and the administration. ? Raise your concerns at your next care plan meeting or request a special care plan meeting. ? Use the facility grievance process. ? Raise your concerns with the resident or family council. ? File a complaint with the Oklahoma Department of Health by phone at 800.747.8419 or email [email protected] ? Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Ombudsmen and Ombudsman Volunteers are trained and certified to advocate for long-term care residents. If you have concerns about your care, or if you are interested in helping others by becoming a Volunteer, contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program at 800.211.2116. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gTyxb-Wh

INCOG Area Agency on Aging Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program The ombudsman program serves residents in Oklahoma who are living in nursing homes, assisted living, and residential care homes. An ombudsman helps improve the quality of life and the quality of care available to the residents. The long-term care ombudsman is a person who receives complaints from residents of long-term care facilities, their friends, relatives or agencies. The LTC Ombudsman attempts to resolve those complaints within the facility. The ombudsman has the authority to explore problems and recommend corrective action. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I need to have special education or knowledge to serve as an Ombudsman? A:?Qualifications for serving as an Ombudsman Volunteer include reliability, sensitivity, tact, resourcefulness, assertiveness and a sense of humor. Training will help you develop skills in problem- solving and communication and increase your knowledge of long-term care facilities and the laws and regulations under which they operate. Q: How much time do I need to be able to devote to be an Ombudsman volunteer? What will I be doing as a volunteer? A:?While the exact amount of time varies, you will need to undergo two initial training sessions, each lasting approximately six hours, followed by monthly in-service training. There is no charge for the training, and attending training does not obligate you to serve in the volunteer Ombudsman Program. Ombudsman volunteers make a commitment to visit their assigned facilities weekly to listen to the concerns of residents and their families. You can be a resource for information or work to resolve problems for residents. A short monthly report of activities is required. Q: Who is eligible for services offered by the INCOG Area Agency on Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program? A:?Services are available to Creek, Osage and Tulsa County residents of long-term care facilities. People who are in the process of selecting a facility can receive a packet of information that includes a directory of all facilities in the area, important observations to make, and a checklist for comparing facilities. Ombudsman Supervisors can provide information about deficiencies cited at the most recent inspections of specific facilities. Services are free of charge. Become a Volunteer! For more information, contact: Lesley Smiley 918-579-9448 [email protected] Cathy Sullins 918-579-9423 [email protected] Edward Jones 918-579-9471 [email protected]

GO! PLAN - UPDATE regional bicycle, pedestrian, and trails plan We are in the process of updating the GO! Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan?for the Tulsa Region.?This plan will further the bicycle and pedestrian connections throughout the Tulsa Region. The plan provides guidance for regional bicycle and pedestrian connections?within and between communities. The GO! Plan identifies options for recreational and utility bicycling and walking by creating a well-connected network. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GO! PLAN at?Tulsa GO 1 (arcgis.com)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER INCOG, the principal regional planning organization for the Tulsa metropolitan area, is seeking applications for a Community Development Planner.?Duties include developing proposals and applications for federal and state grant programs and providing program implementation and grant administration services to INCOG member governments. Technical knowledge of federal grant programs including HOME and CDBG is desired.?Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations on grant funded programs; non-federal resources available for community and economic development programs; the principles and practices of governmental budgeting and finance; labor laws and standards; and basic knowledge of municipal and county government functions. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or related field and one year of experience in developing and administering projects required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.?Direct experience in community development and/or economic development programs desirable. ?Annual starting salary range is $62,000- $65,000. Specific compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.?Comprehensive benefits package included.? About INCOG: INCOG is a voluntary association of local and tribal governments in the Tulsa area and is responsible for Community, Housing & Economic Development, Transportation Planning & Programs, Energy & Environmental Sustainability, Area Agency on Aging, and Public Safety. About Tulsa: With 413,066 residents, Tulsa is the second-largest city in the State of Oklahoma and the 47th largest in the USA. The Tulsa metro area has a population of 1,015,331 residents. Tulsa is situated on the Arkansas River between the Osage Hills and the foothills of the Ozark Mountains?in northeast Oklahoma, a region of the state known as “Green Country." Considered the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma, Tulsa houses two major art museums, a vibrant Arts District, full-time professional opera and ballet companies, and one of the nation's largest concentrations of?art deco?architecture. There are several universities in Tulsa as well. Please submit a resume detailing relevant employment history, experience, education, contact information and a cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified for this position to: Personnel Director, INCOG, 2 W 2nd Street, Suite 800, Tulsa OK 74103, or e-mail to?[email protected]

Local Roads Safety Action Plan Seeks Community Input INCOG is developing a Local Roads Safety Action Plan (LRSAP) to reach zero fatalities and eliminate deadly crashed on our public roadways – creating a safer,? more equitable mobility system for all throughout the 5-county region. The action plan will emphasize an equitable process that analyzes safety needs, identifies high-risk locations and factors contributing to crashes and prioritizes strategies to address them. Join us for Local Road Safety Action Plan workshops to provide your input! All workshops are from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 28 Downtown Tulsa Central Library Aaronson Auditorium 400 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tuesday, October 29 Crossroads Church 100 W Dawes Avenue Bixby, OK 74008 Rogers State University Conference Room B&C 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd.? Claremore, OK 74017 Wednesday, October 30 Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S. Yukon Avenue Glenpool, OK 74033 Wagoner Civic Center 301 S. Grant Avenue Wagoner, OK 74467

Tulsa Metropolitan Area Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Primary Climate Action Plan The EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) initiative allocates $5 billion in grants to support states, local governments, tribes, and territories in crafting and executing robust strategies to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate adverse air pollution. Authorized under Section 60114 of the Inflation Reduction Act, this dual-phase initiative allots $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants and around $4.6 billion for competitive implementation grants. The Primary Climate Action Plan (PCAP) for the Tulsa region includes all of the requirements set forth by the EPA, including a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the region, a benefits analysis for Low-Income and Disadvantage Communities (LIDAC), quantified greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction measures, and a review of authority for implementation. click here to read the plan: https://lnkd.in/gZ_aD8Gz

The GO! Plan Update - Let You Voice Be Heard! The GO! Plan is the bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan for the Tulsa Region. The plan provides guidance for bicycle and pedestrian connections within and between communities.?It identifies options for recreational and utility bicycling and walking by creating a well-connected network. Join us to provide input of draft area concept for future bicycle and pedestrian network! Both workshops start at 5:00pm to 7:00pm September 24:?Broken Arrow (Northeastern State University, The Annex at 3100 E New Orleans St, Broken Arrow) September 24:?Sand Springs Case Community Center (1050 W Wekiwa Rd, Sand Springs) September 25:?South Broken Arrow Library (3600 S Chestnut, Broken Arrow, OK 74011) September 25:?Sapulpa City Hall (425 E Dewey Ave, Sapulpa, OK 74066)

Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Availability of Annual Performance Report for the Tulsa County Home Consortium and CDBG Urban County Programs The Tulsa County HOME Consortium, CDBG Urban County, and the CDBG CV programs are required to prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to HUD at the completion of the grant program year. The CAPER describes how HOME, CDBG, and CV funds that were received during the program year ending June 30, 2024 were spent in the community. In the Program Year, the HOME Consortium expended $681,814.58 in HOME funds and $15,013.56 in HOME-ARP funds; the Urban County expended $1,898,181.16 in CDBG funds; and CDBG CV funds in the amount of $12,967.53 were expended from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Beginning September 12, 2024 copies of a draft CAPER will be available for a 15-day public review period. The 2023 CAPER is available online at https://lnkd.in/gmerdCXK. The public is invited to review the document and make comments on the County’s grant performance. The Plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 27, 2024. Please address any questions or comments to INCOG, 2 West 2nd St., Suite 800, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74103. Anyone requiring special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Program Administration at 918/584-7526

GO! PLAN - UPDATE Get Involved Your input is important! Learn about past and current initiatives. Share your ideas and concerns! Attend the Workshops: Join us to provide input of draft area concept for future bicycle and pedestrian network! Both workshops start at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm August 27:?Hardesty Regional Library - Frossard Auditorium, 8316 E 93rd St. August 28:?Rudisill Regional Library - Ancestral Hall, 1520 N Hartford Ave.