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RESOLUTION NO. 4958
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA,ADOPTING THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman is invested in the work of the Montana Legislature as it
relates to local government; and
WHEREAS, the 661" Montana Legislature will begin session on January 7, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman is committed to two goals:
1) Lowering the tax burden on our property owners in order for Bozeman to remain
affordable, and
2) Increasing our investments in critical infrastructure to support our vibrant local
economy. "User pay"taxes paid directly by visitors and tourists on the services and goods
they use will be supported at the legislature to accomplish these dual goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that a Legislative Agenda be adopted in preparation for the 2019 session of
the Montana Legislature.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the Yd day of D cember, 2018.
C HIA L. ANDR
Mayor
ATTEST:
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ROBIN CROUCH-
City Clerk �*
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ED AS ORM:
GREG IVAN
City Attorney
2019 City of Bozeman Legislative Agenda
For the 66th Montana Legislative Session 2019
The proposed 2019 Legislative Agenda of the City of Bozeman will follow the City's Strategic
Plan and keep focused on two primary legislative goals while remaining vigilant on other
legislation that supports or negatively affects the vibrant community of Bozeman.Tax relief and
supporting investments in critical infrastructure are two areas that the City of Bozeman remains
focused on from the resolution passed in 2017 for the Legislative Session through this
upcoming 2019 Legislative Session.
We are committed to dual goals:
1) Lowering the tax burden on our property owners in order for Bozeman to remain affordable
and
2) Increasing our investments in critical infrastructure to support our vibrant local economy.
"User pay" taxes paid directly by visitors and tourists on the services and goods they use will be
supported at the legislature to accomplish these dual goals.
Therefore, the City of Bozeman's Commission adopts the following priorities for the 2019
Legislative Session:
1. Support legislation to lower the tax burden on Bozeman residents and businesses;
2. Support legislation that increases investments in infrastructure critical to supporting our
vibrant economy;
3. Support generally, the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT) Legislative Resolutions
(see attached);
4. Support generally, the attached Montana Infrastructure Coalition's (MIC) Legislative Agendas
(see attached).
5. Support Gallatin County's request that the Montana Legislature provide adequate funding for
the provision of mental health services in Gallatin County.