HomeMy WebLinkAbout16- Memorandum of Agreement - Triangle Planning Coordination Committee - Bozeman, Belgrade, Four CornersMEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
FOR
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PLANNING COORDINATION COMMITTEE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING PLANNING
IN THE
BOZEMAN/BELGRADE/FOUR CORNERS TRIANGLE
This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into this s��fi
_E day of , 2016 by and between
the City of Bozeman, hereinafter called Bozeman; Gallatin County, hereinafter called the County; and
the City of Belgrade, hereinafter called Belgrade.
WHEREAS, between 2000 and 2010, the population of Belgrade and Bozeman increased by 29%
and 36% respectively, and the population of Gallatin County increased by 32% over the same decade;
and
WHEREAS, the "Triangle" area of the Gallatin Valley, an area loosely described as the portion of
the Valley within and between Bozeman, Belgrade, and the unincorporated community of Four Corners,
has experienced a tremendous amount of growth and development in recent decades, with such activity
expected continue into the future; and
WHEREAS, when growth and development affect multiple jurisdictions, cooperation among
those affected communities in planning for land use, infrastructure, and public services can have
positive results in governmental effectiveness and improved service delivery to citizens; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement acknowledge that coordination between all three
entities is an integral part of continuing comprehensive planning, and desire to cooperatively plan for
future development, infrastructure, and other planning projects and processes in the Triangle area; and
WHEREAS, Growth Policies for each of the partners recognize the importance of creating and
implementing strategies for the development, maintenance, and replacement of public infrastructure
such as: drinking water and wastewater treatment systems; transportation systems; fire protection;
solid waste facilities; and parks, recreation, open space, and trails; and
WHEREAS, all parties recognize the need to coordinate the design and construction standards of
public infrastructure and facilities between the partners to ensure new growth is compatible between
the jurisdictions so that citizens and taxpayers are spared the expense of major infrastructure overhauls
at a later time and that new growth provides adequate and concurrent infrastructure to support desired
densities while minimizing impacts to existing neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Sanderson Stewart, an engineering firm in Bozeman, conducted a year-long study of
planning issues in the Triangle, culminating in the Gallatin Triangle Planning Study. The Study
recommended several actions for Belgrade, Bozeman, and the County to take; foremost among these
was the recommendation to form a Planning Coordinating Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Bozeman Planning Board, the Gallatin County Planning Board, and the Belgrade
City/County Planning Board each adopted resolutions supporting development of a Planning
Coordinating Committee between Belgrade, Bozeman, and the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that the parties herein do mutually agree as follows:
Establishment of Planning Coordinating Committee A Planning Coordinating Committee (PCC)
is hereby established to provide a forum for planning -related coordination in the Triangle
between Bozeman, Belgrade, and the County. The Planning Coordinating Committee shall be
advisory in nature only, without any authority over planning -related decisions in any of the
participating jurisdictions.
Membership. The Planning Coordinating Committee shall consist of a commission/council
member, planning board member, and staff member from each of the three jurisdictions, for a
total of nine members. Each signatory to the agreement shall determine the method to select
their representative members.
Ill. Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the PCC is generally considered the "Triangle" area of the
Gallatin Valley, an area loosely described as the portion of the Valley within and between
Bozeman, Belgrade, and the unincorporated community of Four Corners. They may also
consider and discuss subjects outside of the "Triangle" area which affect the area within the
"Triangle." The PCC shall adopt a boundary map which should be reviewed and, if necessary
adjusted, at a regular interval.
IV. Duties and Responsibilities. The PCC is generally intended to serve as a forum for Belgrade,
Bozeman, and the County to share planning -related information that is of mutual interest to the
parties. The PCC shall draft and adopt bylaws that more specifically define its scope.
V. Meetings. The PCC shall determine its meeting schedule and place of meetings. Dates and
locations may vary from time to time as deemed appropriate by the PCC. Meetings of the PCC
are public meetings subject to the requirements of state law.
VI. Citizen Participation. The Planning Coordinating Committee will provide for public involvement
and input in the local planning process by inviting comments from local citizens on PCC agenda
items. The method and scope of participation shall be determined by the PCC and may vary
from subject to subject.
VII. Changes in Agreement. Any alteration, extension, or supplement to the terms of this
agreement, as detailed herein, shall be agreed to in writing by the signatory parties.
VIII. Termination of Agreements. A signatory party may terminate its interest and obligations under
this Agreement by giving at least sixty (60) days notice in writing to the other parties.
IN WITNESS whereof the parties hereto have set their hands and affixed their seals.
DATED THIS 29t' DAY OF MARCH, 2016
GALLATIN COUNTY COMMISSION
JOE P. SKINNER, CHAIRMAN DATE
ATTEST:
CHARLOTTE MILLS, DATE
03/29/2016
DATED THIS DAY OF 2016
RUSSELL C. NELSON, MAYOR, CITY OF BELGRADE
ATTEST:
SUSAN CALDWELL, CITY CLERK, CITY OF BELGRADE
DATED THIS DAY OF 2016
CARSON TAYLOR, CITY OF BOZEMAN
MAYOR
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