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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4857
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO EPA
BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM FOR REMOVAL OF VOLLMER BUILDINGS AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AS PART OF STORY MILL COMMUNITY PARK
TRAILS, OPEN SPACE,AND PARKS PROJECT
WHEREAS, Resolution 4517 approved the allocation of Trails, Open Space and Parks
(TOP) bond funding in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the acquisition park land and
development of the Story Mill Community Park; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 4572 authorized the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with Trust for Public Land for the planning and development of Story Mill
Community Park("Park Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Brownfields Grant Program administered by the Environmental
Protection Agency("EPA")provides funding for the abatement of hazardous substances; and
WHEREAS, removal of the Vollmer buildings in Story Mill Park was approved under
City of Bozeman Certificate of Appropriateness Case No. 17252; and
WHEREAS, Grant No. 2017-13 application has been approved by the City Manager,
Finance Director, and Director of Parks and Recreation in compliance with Administrative Order
2014-001; and
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Resolution 4857,Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to EPA for Volhner Building Removal
WHEREAS, removal of the Vollmer buildings and abatement of hazardous substances
will enhance the public's safe use and enjoyment of the park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana,that:
Section 1 —Grant Application
The City of Bozeman wishes to make application to the EPA Brownfields Grant Program for
financial for assistance in the amount of$200,000, with a match of$40,000 provided by the Trust
for Public Land; and the grant application to the EPA Brownfields Grant Program is approved to
be submitted for the FY 2018 grant cycle.
Section 2—Compliance with Grant Requirements
The City of Bozeman certifies to the following:
1. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the EPA Brownfields Grant Program
Aid Manual and the official agreement between the applicant and EPA, both of which will
be part of the project agreement for any grant awarded.
2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out the
project in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached
thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from EPA.
3. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to substantiate
claims for cost sharing.
4. That open public participation was encouraged throughout planning of the project.
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Resolution 4857,Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to EPA for Vollmer Building Removal
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 131h day of November, 2017.
CARSON TAYLOR
Mayor
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ROBIN CROUGH * ■ �. " 1�=
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GRE , - ULLIVAN
City Attorney
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