HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-16 CC Mtg - C14. Resolution 4739, Supporting BSTFG Application from onXmaps1
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Brit Fontenot, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Resolution 4739 Supporting the Application to the Big Sky Economic
Development Trust Fund Program Administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, on behalf of onXmaps.
MEETING DATE: November 7, 2016
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 4739 authorizing the City’s application for a Big Sky
Trust Fund Category I job creation grant on behalf of onXmaps and administered by The Prospera Business Network.
BACKGROUND: The Montana Department of Commerce administers the Big Sky Economic
Development Trust Fund Category I job creation program. This State-funded program is intended
to incentivize the creation of net new higher paying jobs; also a Bozeman City Commission
priority.
The local governing body is required to apply for the grant on behalf of the business
recipient as a co-applicant with the local Certified Regional Development Corporation
(CRDC). The Prospera Business Network is the local CRDC. Should the grant be awarded
to onXmaps, staff recommends that the City Commission appoint The Prospera Business Network
to administer all aspects of the grant on behalf of the City of Bozeman.
onXmaps provides detailed public land data which exposes city or county land, or other
public open space. Their mapping software finds lands open for public use and points of interest
connected to them such as campsites, water access, ski areas and more.
Additionally, onXmaps identifies private land and landowners and provides labels with
owner information on most of the properties. onXmaps provides property boundary data so outdoor
enthusiasts can know their location relative to those boundaries. Each parcel boundary, farm
boundary, and ranch boundary can be represented on their unique maps.
This Montana grown company, with roots in Missoula, now spreading to Bozeman, provides an extensive nationwide trails database for both urban and rural trails and displays
mapping of rural & nationwide backroads, closed & decommissioned roads.
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onXmaps is planning their physical expansion into the Bozeman market, with up to sixteen
(16) net new jobs. Resolution 4739, supporting their application for BSTF grant funding helps to
ensure that the additional positions envisioned for this growing company become a reality in
Bozeman.
Recently onXmaps received publicity about their products and services and rapid business growth:
1) http://innovatemontana.com/news/ArtMID/8075/ArticleID/444/OnXMaps;
2) http://missoulian.com/news/local/missoula-mapping-tech-firm-to-build-new-three-story-
building/article_91ff4db9-3d76-5993-ab1d-70fb284eb6ca.html; and 3) http://missoulian.com/business/local/missoula-mapping-tech-company-onxmaps-
experiencing-rapid-growth/article_0ae0facd-232b-5cb7-aa5b-037db3933f3c.html.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None
ALTERNATIVES: As proposed by the City Commission
FISCAL EFFECTS: If the application is successful, onXmaps may be awarded up to $5,000 per
net new job with a target of sixteen (16) net new jobs over the next 12 months for a total grant
award, if all twenty proposed new jobs are filled, of $80,000.
Attachments: 1) Resolution 4739; and
2) BSTF Signature Certification for onXmaps.
Report compiled on: 10-21-16
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RESOLUTION NO. 4739
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION TO BIG
SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF MONTANA, DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE, ON BEHALF OF ONXMAPS.
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission is committed to facilitating economic
diversification in the City and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission is committed to facilitating mid- and high-
wage job creation and expansion, thus positively impacting the economy of the entire region; and
WHEREAS, onXmaps, desires to expand their business and create additional technology-related jobs in Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the technology sector has high
growth potential, supports mid to high wage jobs and supports economic diversity; and
WHEREAS, the Montana Department of Commerce administers the Big Sky Economic
Development Trust Fund Category I job creation program, a state-funded program, to create good
paying jobs for Montana residents, promote long-term, stable economic growth in Montana, create
partnerships, expand existing businesses and provide a better life for future generations through
greater economic growth and prosperity in Montana; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby authorizes and appoints The Prospera Business
Network to administer, on behalf of the City of Bozeman, all aspects of the Big Sky Trust Fund
Economic Development Category I grant and provide administrative support and other
responsibility for the management and appropriate reporting to the Montana Department of Commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, the City agrees to submit an application, through The Prospera Business
Network, to the Montana Department of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program to assist onXmaps in their expansion project and that The Prospera Business Network
will manage all aspects of the grant.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 7th day of November, 2016.
CARSON TAYLOR
Mayor
ATTEST:
ROBIN CROUGH, MPA City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney
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onXmaps, Inc
Eric Siegfried
President & CEO
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